Suffering with chronic pain often leads to many questions. Our experienced physiatrists have created resources to help you make an informed decision about your health — covering types of pain, their causes, and treatment options.
Physiatrists are specialized medical doctors (MDs) who diagnose and treat pain, injuries, and disorders of the back and neck using cutting-edge, non-surgical treatments. The goal is to eliminate back pain and maximize physical function.
While some people may confuse physiatrists with chiropractors, they are very different. As medical doctors, physiatrists have a wider variety of treatment options available — including MRIs, injections, and nerve blocks — and often coordinate care with physical therapists and neurologists.
Physiatrists treat a wide variety of injuries and disorders, including herniated discs, facet joint pain, whiplash, and spinal stenosis.
- Sharp, shooting, or radiating pain in the spinal cord, lower back, or down the leg
- Numbness and tingling in the lower back or any extremities
- Tightness or aching sensations in the muscles
- Loss of control of fine motor skills or coordination
Each page below features definitions, common causes, symptoms, and potential treatment options.