What’s the difference between a pain doctor and a regular doctor?

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Whats the difference between a pain doctor and a regular doctor

At Peak Health and Wellness, Alex J. Nelson, MD is much more than a physician—he’s a pain specialist. However, most people outside of the medical field understandably don’t know the difference. A pain specialist is a doctor who has had additional, special, ongoing training and education relating to the diagnosis and treatment of various types of pain. “Pain” can be used to … Read More

Bulging Disk Pain Doesn’t Just Happen in Your Lower Back

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Bulging Disk Pain Doesn’t Just Happen in Your Lower Back

When most people think disc pain, they think lower back pain, but Alex J. Nelson, MD often treats bulging discs in the neck, too. The spinal column extends from your cervical (neck) spine to your lower (lumbar) spine, and any of the vertebrae along this route can develop a bulging disc. Just like anywhere else on the spine, a bulging disc happens … Read More