Chronic Pain Today

Wondering what medical specialist is right for your specific chronic pain condition? There are several choices, and one is right for you.

Family medicine doctor /General practitioner
These doctors specialize in the total health of the person and of family. They are able to diagnose and treat a wide variety of illnesses and conditions, or can refer you to a specialist should you need it. This is generally where most chronic pain sufferers begin their journey of healing and treatment.

Doctor of osteopathy (DO)
These doctors deal with the whole body and the interaction between the body’s systems. They are a primary care provider just like the family medicine doctor, and they are able to refer you to specialist should you need it. This is another choice for chronic pain sufferers to begin with in their treatment.

Chiropractor
These health professionals deal with the alignment of muscle and bone in the body. They are able to readjust and correct some forms of abnormality in the bone structure. They are also able to give patients massages, biofeedback, and other techniques for the session. This is a good start if your chronic pain is due to back injuries or other bone conditions.

Pain management specialist
These are doctors who have specialized their practice to those experiencing chronic pain issues. These can be other specialists, such as orthopedics or neurology, which have further honed their niche to include chronic pain.

Physical therapist
Health professionals that have used exercise, heat, electricity, and other methods to ease their patients pain issues. They can be working on extending range of motion, or the quality of life. They provide treatment to help in muscle and joint chronic pain issues.