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 1,803 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. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Tanya Giselle Ramirez Cervantes
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. César Nájera
Dr. Hugo Arturo González Martínez
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. María Cristina Velázquez Ochoa
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Carlos Esteban Fonz Alonso
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Diego Alejandro Oliva Vallejo
Dr. Itzel Olivares Lara
Dr. Yareth Marleen Cortés Uribe
Dr. Alejandra Elizabeth Villagrán Guerrero
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.