A physiatrist is a doctor who specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), treating conditions affecting the skeletal and nervous systems through non-surgical approaches that reduce pain and restore function. These nerve, muscle, bone, and brain experts take a comprehensive view of your health, focusing not just on treating symptoms but on helping you regain the highest possible quality of life after injury or illness.
If you’ve been told you need surgery for back pain, lost …


