For about a month now, ive had a pinched nerve around the midsection of my back on the right side. i would like to know if i should see a doctor, chiropractor or massage therapist. to get this fixed. Thank you , its really starting to hurt.
2007-01-02 08:08:43 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
I dont have a doctor.. or insurance so i need to try the least expenisive options first. thank you.
2007-01-02 08:15:27 · update #1
I would go see an orthopedic doctor. They specialize in that kind of thing. I have a pinched sciatic nerve from a work injury and I see an Orthopedic doctor. I started out just seeing a chiropractor but I found that it made it worse.
2007-01-02 08:14:02 · answer #1 · answered by fleetwoodflower 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My best advice, as I have had this trouble also. Find a physical therapist who does manual manipulation. They are much better than a chiropractor and much easier on you! I saw a chiropractor for 1 1/2 years. I got somewhat better, but still had problems. Then I finally met my physical therapist, and she got me all the way better. Best of Luck finding someone to help you!
2007-01-02 08:24:27 · answer #2 · answered by wish I were 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recommend seeing a chiropractor. You can get an appointment quickly. You may start to feel some relief right away.
Medical doctors will usually try muscle relaxers for a few weeks, first.
I go to a chiropractor and get relief every time I get a treatment.
2007-01-02 08:14:07 · answer #3 · answered by regerugged 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are very non-specific about location...and why you feel is a pinched nerve.There are many other conditions which reflect symptoms into the back.. Would suggest you have someone take a look at it and determine if it is a systemic problem first.
2007-01-02 15:11:38 · answer #4 · answered by mrcricket1932 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were you, I'd first go see my G.P. and tell him what pain I had and get an X-ray. Tell him you'd like him to refer you to a neurologist so your insurance will cover it.
Then let you neurologist treat it. I'd shy away from a Chiroproctor unless you are Damn sure you know he is a good one (make sure a couple of your CLOSE friends SWEAR by him first), because they can screw you up more than you are already.
2007-01-02 08:16:56 · answer #5 · answered by Dr Dave P 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First person you need to talk to is your family doc. You may be able to get a muscle relaxer or anti inflamitory to help it.
A massage therapist and chiropractor is ok but.....
so contact your doc and if doc cannot help he will tell you what your next option should be.
2007-01-02 08:13:06 · answer #6 · answered by spider 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
see a neurologist first who may refer you to a neurosurgeon to take a closer look through imaging.
2007-01-02 08:11:07 · answer #7 · answered by Aeryn Sun 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if you have a family practitioner, see them first and ask them to refer you to a neurologist.
2007-01-02 08:12:00 · answer #8 · answered by wrldzgr8stdad 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
see a doctor. orthopedic surgeon maybe
2007-01-02 08:11:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋