“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 to see you in my office for a visit for evaluation.

A pain specialist or spine specialist are far better suited to treat back pain. Some neurologists are also trained in pain medicine. Just make sure they are board certified.

Neurologists are excellent at diagnosing back pain and determining in many cases the source for that pain. In my experience, most do not actually treat the pain, but refer it out to pain management experts. They have expertise in certain tools like the use of electromyography and nerve conduction studies (EMG/NCV) to help pinpoint what areas are potentially affected by the pain and the underlying condition(s). But most neurologists, once making their assessments as part of a team, will then defer the patient back to the pain doctor, orthopedic surgeon, or neurosurgeon, for definitive care and management. Thank you! Kenneth D. Candido, M.D. Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology-UIC Professor of Clinical Surgery-UIC ASIPP Board of Directors-to 2023 CEO & President of Chicago Anesthesia Associates CEO & President of Chicago Anesthesia Pain Specialists Phone: (773) 562-9549 Kdcandido1@gmail.com kdcandido@yahoo.com kdcandido2@gmail.com (assistant)

A neurologist usually does not treat back pain. You should see a neurosurgeon or orthopedic surgeon for evaluation.