Which healthcare providers evaluate and diagnose back pain?
Which healthcare providers evaluate and diagnose back pain?
Your primary healthcare provider is often able to determine the cause and diagnose your back pain. If needed, they’ll send you to a specialist and/or order tests. Possible specialists include:
- A physical therapist.
- An osteopath.
- A chiropractor.
- A medical spine provider who specializes in back pain.
- An orthopaedic provider who specializes in bones and joints.
Your healthcare provider may also recommend a therapist or psychiatrist if you’re struggling to cope with your pain.