Learn more about Pain Medicine Specialists and how to choose the right one for you
A pain medicine doctor specializes in diagnosing, treating and managing pain and a range of painful disorders. A pain medicine doctor cares for the health needs of people with acute pain, chronic pain, and cancer pain. Because pain is complex and covers a wide spectrum of conditions, pain medicine doctors specialize in both the physical and mental aspects of pain management.
A pain medicine doctor typically:
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Evaluates your medical history and any test results you have
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Performs a physical exam
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Evaluates your answers to pain questionnaires
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Orders and interprets laboratory tests, imaging exams, neurologic exams, and muscle and nerve studies
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Diagnoses and treats herniated discs, spinal stenosis, fibromyalgia, cancer pain, migraine headaches, diabetic neuropathy, sports injuries, and burn pain
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Prescribes medications
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Orders physical therapy, electrical stimulation therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and counseling
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Performs therapeutic injections and nerve blocks
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Refers you to an appropriate surgeon if necessary
A pain medicine doctor may also be known as a pain medicine specialist, pain management doctor, or pain medicine physician.
There is 1 specialist practicing Pain Medicine in Newberry, FL with an overall average rating of 3.8 stars.
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