I got back neck wrist pain
what kind doctor do I go?
I donot want chiropractor.
Do I go to orthopedics or physical therapy?
I got back neck wrist pain
what kind doctor do I go?
I donot want chiropractor.
Do I go to orthopedics or physical therapy?
Tags: Back, Neck, Pain, Should, Where, Wrist.
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#1 by mistify on January 22, 2010 - 4:48 pm
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It depends on which state you live and the policy of your insurance company. In some states and with some insurance companies, you can go directly to the physical therapist unless your pain started with a trauma or you have indications of non-musculoskeletal pain (which the PT will screen for). In many states you must see a physician first, which can be an orthopedist, but if you are on an HMO you will need to see your primary care physician first.
#2 by Rick Olderman, MSPT on January 22, 2010 - 8:50 pm
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The problems creating neck pain are completely different than those creating back pain. Most people believe the same problem is at the roots of both because they both involve the spine. The truth of the matter is the spine is reacting to other forces acting on it.
So let’s address both separately by giving you a a couple little tests. Let’s start with your back pain. Lie down on your back with legs outstretched on the floor. Rest there for 30 seconds sensing whether your back pain gets worse or better. After 30 seconds, bend your knees to bring your feet close to your rear-end, resting on the floor. Rest there for 30 seconds.
Which felt better, knees straight or knees bent? If your back felt better with knees straight then you have a problem with your back flexing too easily or too much. If you felt better with your knees bent (as most peoples’ backs do) then you have a problem with your spine having too much extension. It’s simple to fix both of these conditions with a few exercises.
Next, let’s talk about your neck pain. Here’s another simple test. If you have right-sided neck pain or headaches, then place your right hand on top of your head. Make sure your head doesn’t side-bend or rotate to make this happen. Rest there for 20 seconds. If your pain diminishes then it is caused by the shoulder blades sitting too low on your trunk. There are muscles that attach from the shoulder blades directly to the neck and skull which irritate them when the shoulder blade sits too low. This is also easily correctable.
I hope this helps you get to the root causes of your pain so you can fix yourself.
#3 by CR on January 22, 2010 - 11:21 pm
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a chiropractor will do you the most good. Check with co workers and find out if they have one that is good.
#4 by Wolfy on January 23, 2010 - 3:19 am
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See your family doc first. It may only be arthritis. If it needs an orthopedist, he/she will refer you.