I got into a car accident 5 months ago and injured the muscle next to/under my shoulder blade and every few weeks or so it spasms and is in constant pain.. I don’t just want pain meds, I want my back fixed…
What Kind Of Doctor Should I See For Muscle Pain/spasm?
December 18th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Pain
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Basically the only Doctor who can help you without pain meds (which don’t help anyway) is a Chiropractor.
Get a good one off an HMO list, even if you aren’t insured they are the best and give discounts if you have to pay, or if the case is open they can maybe bill the car insurance directly.
Call a few, ask what kind of experience they have with whiplashes (which your shoulder pain is definitely related to) and ask what they charge and how many treatments they might want to do (about 8-10 I’m guessing). If they can’t give you a straight answer on the phone call another. Shop around.
Watch out for people more interested in money than making you better – that’s more important.
Go to a regular doctor who can refer you to the appropriate specialist (probably an orthopedist) and can tell you about treatment options, which may range from medication like muscle relaxants, pain pills, surgery, physical therapy… any number of things.