What is Physiatry?

Physiatrists are physicians specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Established as a medical specialty in the 1940s, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is a discipline primarily concerned with acute and chronic problems of the neuromusculoskeletal system.

Not all spinal conditions require surgery, and in many cases a well-trained physiatrist can greatly assist in pain management and enabling the patient to live a normal and productive life.