I mean, if you want to re-shape your nose you can either go to a cosmetic surgeon, or run full speed ahead into a brick wall. Either method would accomplish the mission. One is cheaper, one is more predictable, both are potentially lethal.
satans_crackpipe@lemmy.world 11 months ago
If you have spinal or neck pain, see a licensed physiotherapist. If you have a toothache, do you go to a toothiologist to have your teeth punched? Or do you go to a doctor of dental medicine?
viking@infosec.pub 11 months ago
echodot@feddit.uk 11 months ago
Cosmetic surgeons are still surgeons though, even if the procedure is unnecessary.
LostCat005@lemmy.world 11 months ago
typically you see your PCP first.
PCP is the one who makes referral to other physician specialists, like a pain and rehabilitation medicine. the MD’s attempt to identify the pain generators through a series of different types of injections. this is typically accompanies with PT, MT, and possibly chiro.
when those fail (conservative treatment), the Pt is referred to either a neurosurgeon or orthopedic surgeon.
PsychedSy@sh.itjust.works 11 months ago
I mean a chiro would pop your back for your toothache.