Frequently Asked Questions

 


What is the name of the doctor or specialist for the spine?


The most common specialists who treat spine are:

Chiropractor :

The chiropractor is a professional who treats through manual adjustments health problems that affect the musculoskeletal system, especially the spine.

Physiatrist :

A physiatrist is a doctor who specializes in diseases that affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles and tendons and is responsible for restoring lost abilities due to illness or injury.

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.

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.

Neurosurgeon :

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

Rheumatologist :

The rheumatologist is the doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases that affect the joints, muscles, tendons and bones.


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