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Tariq Niazi

Pain Management Specialist

Dr. Tariq Niazi is a physiatrist practicing in Normal, IL. Dr. Niazi is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Niazi focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Niazi can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
Tariq Niazi
  • Normal, IL
  • Accepting new patients

What is the best medicine for ankle pain?

Depends on the etiology. Happy to see you for an evaluation.

What does a neurologist do for back pain?

Back pain can have multiple or variable etiologies. I don’t know what a neurologist will do since I am not neurologist. However I do treat back pain very commonly. Will be happy READ MORE
Back pain can have multiple or variable etiologies. I don’t know what a neurologist will do since I am not neurologist. However I do treat back pain very commonly. Will be happy to see you in my office for a visit for evaluation.

What is the treatment for hernia pain?

Treatment for herniated disc start with oral anti inflammatories or short course of steroids, physical therapy if no relief we usually do epidural steroid injections.

What pain medications are okay to take during pregnancy?

Your obgyn should be able to tell you considering your medical history and trimester.

What exercises to avoid with knee pain?

Depends on the etiology.

Costochondritis or more serious?

Should definitely see a medical provider considering variable heart rate.

What exercises can I do for my neck pain?

Depends on the etiology. You have acute neck pain. Range of motion exercises and gentle stretches are usually recommended considering there are no arm symptoms.

Medicine

I suggest consulting the prescribing provider who knows your medical history and other medicine.

What can cause back pain when sitting?

Back pain can have variable and multiple etiologies. Starting from musculoskeletal or arthritis or disc hernia or tear. Office visit evaluation is required to rule out exact cause. READ MORE
Back pain can have variable and multiple etiologies. Starting from musculoskeletal or arthritis or disc hernia or tear. Office visit evaluation is required to rule out exact cause. Sometimes we do diagnostic injection to find the root cause. Happy to see you in my office to evaluation.

What exercises to avoid with shoulder joint pain?

It depends on the type of pathology. Impingement vs arthritis vs rotator cuff tear.

Can massage fix hip pain?

It can manage pain

Can hip pain from arthritis be fixed?

Managed is better statement.

Can surgery fix chronic tonsils pain?

Depends on the etiology of throat pain