Who Should Treat Your Back Pain?
You may wonder which type of doctor is best for treating your back pain. While the answer isn't simple, here are some guidelines to help you make your decision.
For most people with back pain, surgery is recommended only after all other options have been exhausted.
A common nonsurgical approach to pain relief is epidural steroid injections, which help reduce inflammation around your spinal cord and spinal nerves. They are primarily intended for temporary pain relief, but steroid injections coupled with therapeutic exercise may allow patients to postpone or even avoid surgery altogether.