Spine Specialists

Specialists Who Treat Back Pain

Peer-Reviewed Article

There are many types of health practitioners that care for patients with spinal conditions, and each one has a slightly different role.

Four hospital professionals including a doctor in the forefront

Overview

Doctor examining an X-ray of a patient's lungs and spine.

What Is a Physiatrist?

Several patients in a doctors waiting room

Preparing to See A Doctor for Back and Neck Pain

Therapist assisting patient with shoulder exercises using dumbbells.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Approach

Patient lying on X-ray table while X-ray technician switches out the X-ray films beneath her.

Diagnostic Processes for Neck and Back Pain

Posterior view of the lower body showing pain radiating in the appendages.

What to Expect from Spine Surgery for Low Back Pain

Two doctors having a discussion with a patient's xrays.

Orthopedic Surgeon vs. Neurosurgeon for Spine Surgery

Four hospital professionals including a doctor in the forefront

Specialists Who Treat Back Pain

Doctors sitting together to diagnose a disease.

4 Big Reasons Why Back Pain Is Hard to Diagnose