Only a Spine Doctor or Other Medical Professional Can Properly Diagnose Your Condition

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Only a Spine Doctor or Other Medical Professional Can Properly Diagnose Your Condition

In the age of the Internet, it can be tempting to run to the computer at the first sign of pain in an effort to self-diagnose the problem. That can be especially enticing when you have back or neck problems because there is so much information available on the subject—much of it from medical institutions. However, it’s important to remember that serious health problems, including chronic back or neck pain, need a proper diagnosis from a medical professional like a spine doctor. In most cases of back and neck pain, the spine doctor you’re looking for is technically called an orthopedist. These doctors specialize in the body’s musculoskeletal system, to which the spine is central. Generally, you’ll get a referral to one of these doctors after visiting your regular physician, and they deem a visit to the specialist necessary. Once you’re at the spine doctor, they’ll examine you, ask you questions about your pain and activities, and potentially order some diagnostic tests like an MRI or CT scan. Once these things are done, the doctor can make a diagnosis.

Some common diagnoses for those suffering with continued back or neck pain are:

Arthritis of the spine
Herniated disc
Facet disease
Ruptured disc
Pinched nerve
Sciatica
Degenerative disc disease
Foraminal stenosis

After your diagnosis, your spine doctor will recommend a course of treatment. This could be as simple as performing a set of stretches every day, or as complicated as surgery. If surgery is discussed, you may want ask your doctor about endoscopic procedures like the ones we provide at Laser Spine Institute. These procedures are not only more effective than many traditional back and neck surgeries, but they also come with a lower risk of infection and other complications.

For more information on endoscopic surgery, ask your spine doctor or contact LSI today. We can review your MRI or CT scan for free to determine if you’re a good candidate for laser surgery.

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