Somatic Pain
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The physician who evaluates somatic pain is the pain specialist, an expert in pain management, with support from the general practitioner. Somatic pain is pain that originates in body structures such as the skin, muscles, bones, or joints, and it is usually perceived in a localized way.
How it feels: many people describe it as a stabbing, pressing, or constant pain that they can point to precisely in an area of the body.
Common causes: injuries, overexertion, inflammation, or processes that affect the supporting and movement tissues.
When is it advisable to consult? When the pain is severe, prolonged, or limits daily activities. The physical therapist can also support recovery. If the pain persists, having its origin evaluated by a professional helps address it appropriately.
Data on 1,729 doctors who treat somatic pain
Which specialist treats somatic pain?
Somatic pain can be evaluated by an anesthesiologist specialized in pain or a pain specialist, who offer specific management for this type of discomfort. A physical therapist and an orthopedist also get involved when the source is related to muscles or joints. You can book with the specialist that best fits your case.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in somatic pain
Dr. Rafael Reynaga Martinez
Dr. Carlos Lozano Márquez
Dr. Armando Alvarez Martínez
Dr. Javier Baldizon Recio
Dr. Jaime Dante Hernandez Mendoza
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Francisco Javier Caballero Garcia
Dr. Raul Humberto Cavazos Caudillo
Dr. Hector Francisco Gaytan Osuna
Dr. Carlos Enrique Garcia Estrella
Dr. Luis Fernando Gonzalez Alatorre
Dr. Alberto Guevara Alvarez
Dr. Pablo Robles Perez
Dr. José Manuel Hernández Campos
Dr. Miguel López Vázquez
Dr. Roberto Romero Torres
Dr. Cristian Rivera Reyes
Dr. Jorge Alberto Leyva Medellín
Dr. Carlos Ricardo Rueda Alvarado
Dr. Carlos Elias Bistre Ramirez
Frequently asked questions
What is somatic pain?
The physician who evaluates somatic pain is the pain specialist, an expert in pain management, with support from the general practitioner. Somatic pain is pain that originates in body structures such as the skin, muscles, bones, or joints, and it is usually perceived in a localized way.
Which doctor treats somatic pain?
Somatic pain can be evaluated by an anesthesiologist specialized in pain or a pain specialist, who offer specific management for this type of discomfort. A physical therapist and an orthopedist also get involved when the source is related to muscles or joints. You can book with the specialist that best fits your case.