Orthopaedic Doctor or Physiotherapist? Understanding Who to Consult for Joint and Muscle Pain
The short answer: See a doctor first if your pain follows a fall or injury, comes with swelling, numbness, weakness, or fever, keeps coming back, or has lasted more than a few days. Start with a physiotherapist if it is a mild strain, stiffness from desk work or posture, or a problem a doctor has…