Are you suffering from chronic back or neck pain? We are pretty sure your first thought might be, “Why don’t I go see my family doctor for it?”
General practitioners can help you with a variety of ailments, including some basic types of back pains or other pains, however, most doctors are taught to look for a particular problem and only treat them in a way before they run out of options for your health. But, this isn’t feasible for patients who have already tried what their general practitioners have recommended or people who cope with chronic pain on a regular basis.
With so many people suffering from back pain and a hundred ways to treat these problems, isn’t it always the best to approach a spine specialist than a general practitioner?
Here’s what you will get.
A Huge Variety of Treatment Options based on your Condition
When you decide to choose a spine specialist that can help you with anything ranging from fractured vertebrae to finding herniated disc or sciatica pain relief, you are choosing a person who can provide you a solution to every problem.
A general doctor will be limited to providing you oral medicines, steroids or a referral to a therapist when it comes to treating back pain. While this may be okay as a “band-aid” treatment or as an occasional flare up for a pulled muscle, it is not really acceptable for chronic back pain and other advanced pain conditions.
A spine specialist has more experience, specific tools and various injections and minimally invasive procedures that can help you get a permanent solution to your problem.
Experience and Specialized Knowledge
Alongwith having a huge variety of tools and treatment options available for patients, a patient with chronic back pain can rest assured that a spine specialist has the specific knowledge to completely eradicate their pain from the root. With specialized knowledge of the spine, they also have extensive education in the field and carry insights into many conditions due to years of experience in the field. This extensive experience or knowledge comes in handy when your pain is more than just an episode of strain or sprain.
Continuity of Care
Working with a spine specialist can help you with providing continuity of care for your chronic pain concern. A general doctor/ practitioner can be a good choice to turn for a normal strain or sprain in your back or when you are sick, but if you want to get rid of your chronic pain from the root and wish to get a permanent solution to the problem, choosing a spine specialist is a good option. By choosing a specific spine specialist, your medical record will be known by just one doctor instead of having to bounce back to many doctors. This ensures that nothing is missed out during your treatment and you don’t have to bounce to multiple doctors.
At New York Spine & Sports, we specialize in the spine. Our physical therapists and spine specialists can work on cases directly related to your spine concerns and work hard to help you find a relief from chronic pain. With many locations to choose from, it is easy to finally get the care you deserve from professionals that have extensive years of experience in treating patients with a huge variety of back pain problems. For back pain, sciatica and so many other problems, choose the New York Spine & Sports for help!
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