What is the correct type/name of a DOCTOR who can diagnose & correct spinal/neck pain??

Question

I'm only interested in DOCTORS, not alternative medicines and the like, for TROUBLESHOOTING & FIXING my wife's symptoms.

Am looking for COMPETENT, QUALIFIED, TENACIOUS DOCTOR(S) who can see a problem to full solution. But I need to know what type of doctor to seek.

Help!?!?

Answer 1

You must be referring to an orthopedist. An orthopedic doctor is one who specializes in problems of the musculoskeletal system, from head to foot, including the spine. An orthopedist might address conditions such as ruptured disks, sciatica, low back pain or scoliosis.

Answer 2

Rheumatologists: A rheumatologist will treat arthritis and musculoskeletal problems, including back and neck problems such as spinal stenosis, and spinal arthritis. Rheumatologists also treat diseases that are related to back pain such as osteoporosis, fibromyalgia and other forms of back pain. According to the American College of Rheumatology, rheumatologists treat more than 100 different diseases. It is the job of the rheumatologist to uncover the reason for swelling and pain.

Neurologists: A neurologist is a doctor who diagnoses and treats problems with the nervous system. Much of this field is focused on people who have had a stroke or have Parkinson’s disease and similar brain related diseases. Neurologists might be the doctor of choice if your back or neck pain is chronic and longstanding, as these physicians are experts in the origins of pain. A neurologist will examine the nerves and how they are functioning to provide balance, movement, sensation, strength and reflexes. Neurologists can be either M.D.s or Osteopaths. They do not perform spine surgery.

Neurosurgeons: A neurosurgeon specializes in diseases and conditions of the central nervous system, and the nerves that branch out from the spine. A neurosurgeon might perform surgery on the brain, the spinal cord or on the spine itself. While neurosurgeons do provide non-surgical management of back pain, you may be referred to one after exhausting all your conservative care options, rather than before. According to the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, neurosurgeons often act as consultants to other doctors. This is because they have extensive knowledge on how to diagnose all types of neurological disease.

Answer 3

Neurosurgeons: A neurosurgeon specializes in diseases and conditions of the central nervous system, and the nerves that branch out from the spine. A neurosurgeon might perform surgery on the brain, the spinal cord or on the spine itself. While neurosurgeons do provide non-surgical management of back pain, you may be referred to one after exhausting all your conservative care options, rather than before. According to the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, neurosurgeons often act as consultants to other doctors. This is because they have extensive knowledge on how to diagnose all types of neurological disease.

Answer 4

Ok everybody here has the right idea but you CANNOT walk into a hospital and ask to see the orthopaedist or neurosurgeon.

Your wife has to go to your primary care physician or GP (General Practitioner) they will then diagnose her, or send her to an orthopaedist or neurosurgeon. She may not even need to go to the hospital.

PCP First, then if she neds it referal, you cannot walk into a hospital and ask to see a doctor.

*And in reply to one of the first few answers, a chiropractor is NOT a doctor, why don't people get that, unless they have studied medicine, or have a PhD in something, they are not a doctor, a pharmacist is NOT a doctor, a chiropractor, a chiropaedist, a psychologist they are all NOT doctors. Psychiatrist yes, psychologist no...

Answer 5

You need to consult a qualified ORTHOPEDICIAN.

Orthopedicians are specialist of orthopedics,means - medical specialty concerned with deformities, injuries, and diseases of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. Most of the early advances in orthopedics were made by practicing physicians, many of them surgeons, to correct deformities such as clubfoot and to provide supports for broken or diseased bones. The first institute for correcting skeletal deformities was opened in Switzerland in the 18th cent. The development of bone grafting, the advent of surgical methods for treating fractures, and other advances led to the recognition of orthopedics as a distinct medical specialty by 1920. Clubfoot, the aftereffects of poliomyelitis, fractures, spinal deformities, and arthritic disorders are among the conditions that require the attention of an orthopedist. Treatment provided by an orthopedist may include manipulation, the fitting of braces or other appliances, exercising, and surgery.

Since your wife is suffereing pain at Spinal and neck region you can take her to Orithpedicaian.The Orthopedician may if required suggest a neurosurgen depending on the position. -

Answer 6

You need to see either an orthopedic surgeon or a neurosurgeon. She may need a referral, depending on the surgeons' and your insurance company's requirements.

Personally, I'd go with the neurosurgeon for MY neck.

Answer 7

Your wife needs to be seen by an Orthopedist ... that's a doctor who deals with the 'bones' but they are the 'first doctor' a person who has 'neck and back pain' should see.

Answer 8

Any medical doctor can diagnose spinal problems and or injuries. That doctor will then refer you to the proper surgeon after he does some scans and x-rays.

Answer 9

A neurosurgeon does spinal surgery. Had a C6-C7 fusion done myself 4+ yrs ago.

Answer 10

this type of doctor is called a Chiropracter usually they will identify pains assosicoated with the spine including the neck