Who are Spine & Pain Specialists?

A Spine & Pain Specialist is a medical professional specialized in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases & disorders related to the spine and spinal cord. They also manage acute and chronic pain associated with the spine and spinal cord.

What are the qualifications of a Spine & Pain Specialist?

A 5-year medical degree [MBBS], recognized by the General Medical Council and a 2-year foundation course of general training are the basic requirements for an individual to be a Spine & Pain Specialist. Additionally, the following are the specialties or extra qualifications required to be a Spine & Pain Specialist:

• Spine Surgery (ABNS)
• Spinal Cord Injury Medicine (ABPMR)
• Fellowship of the Faculty of Pain Medicine of the Royal College of Anesthetists (FFPMRCA)
• MCh - Neuro Surgery
• DNB - Anaesthesia
• Diploma in Anesthesiology
• DNB - Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery
• MS - Orthopaedics
• M.Ch - Orthopaedics
• DNB - Neurosurgery
• MS - Neurosurgery
• MD - Anaesthesiology

What conditions do Spine & Pain Specialists treat?

Spine & Pain Specialists can treat a variety of spinal conditions. Some of them are:

• Back pain
• Degenerative disc disease
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Diabetic neuropathy
• Post-laminectomy syndrome
• Fibromyalgia
• Herniated disc
• Lumbago
• Neck pain
• Compression fracture
• Pelvic pain
• Phantom limb pain
• Occipital neuralgia
• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
• Shingles pain
• Spinal stenosis
• Cancer pain

When should an individual visit a Spine & Pain Specialist?

An individual can visit a Spine & Pain Specialist if they have any of the following symptoms:

• Acute or chronic back pain
• Pain that travels down the leg
• Weakness or numbness in the legs
• Tingling sensation in the legs and feet
• Traumatic injury affecting the back or neck
• Spondylosis

How do I consult a Spine & Pain Specialist?

You can consult a Spine & Pain Specialist either online or offline. However, depending on the availability of the doctor and the convenience of the patient, pre-booking may be required for consultation.

How often should an individual visit a Spine & Pain Specialist?

It is recommended that an individual visit a Spine & Pain Specialist if they notice irregularities, symptoms, or pain related to back, neck, or spinal conditions. If a person has an existing condition of the spine, they must follow up with their Spine & Pain Specialist as advised.