What doctor or specialist should I go for disc herniation?

Disc herniation

Disc herniation is a separation between discs located between the bones of the spine that cause pain.

To treat disc herniation the most common doctors or specialists are:

Orthopedist :

The orthopedist is a doctor who specializes in the skeletal muscle system of the human body including bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves.

Physiotherapist :

A physiotherapist is a professional specialized in the repair and restoration of physical mobility of patients who have suffered some type of physical trauma.

Neurologist :

The neurologist is a doctor who treats nervous system disorders such as alternations of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, muscles.

Neurosurgeon :

The neurosurgeon is responsible for the surgical management of diseases of the central, peripheral and vegetative nervous system.

Doctor :

A doctor or family doctor is responsible for diagnosing and prescribing medical treatments to patients. The family doctor refers to patients where a specialist when a specific treatment is required.

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Remember that for the proper selection of health professional that treats disc herniation you must consider the nature, severity and symptoms you are presenting.