Provider cost and quality information
To see cost and quality information for providers who treat back pain, select a link from the list below.
Facilities with low-back programs
These providers offer a specific, focused program for treating chronic low-back pain. The programs use exercise and other methods to reduce pain and restore function.
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View a list of facilities with low-back programs
Chiropractors
Health care professionals who treat back problems using techniques such as manipulation and adjustment of the spine; massage; application of heat or cold; and electrical stimulation.
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View a list of chiropractors and their clinics
Neurosurgeons
Medical doctors with a surgical specialty in treating diseases and disorders of the brain, spinal cord and other parts of the nervous system.
> View a list of clinics with neurosurgeons on staff
Orthopedists
Medical doctors with a surgical specialty who use surgical and non-surgical methods to treat and correct deformities, diseases and injuries to the skeletal system and surrounding muscles.
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View a list of clinics with orthopedists on staff
Physical therapists
Health care professionals who use non-surgical treatments and exercises that reduce pain, restore function and prevent disabilities.
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Primary care providers
Medical doctors who serve as the patient’s primary contact for health care services. Primary care doctors generally focus on prevention and health maintenance, as well as treatment of common acute and chronic ailments. These physicians may specialize in family medicine, internal medicine or pediatrics.
> View a list of primary care clinics (PDF)
Rehabilitative medicine physicians/Physiatrists
Medical doctors who diagnose and treat patients with physical disabilities using non-surgical methods. Rehabilitative medicine physicians (also called physiatrists) may also lead a team of other medical professionals who carry out the treatment plan the physiatrist develops. Pain management is often an important part of their role.
> View a list of clinics with rehabilitative medicine physicians/ physiatrists on staff
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