diaphragm. 1  the partition of muscles and tendons that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity; midriff. 2  any membrane or partition that separates one thing from another. 3  a dividing wall at the node of a plant stem. 4  a device to regulate the amount of light entering the lens of a camera, microscope, etc. (anatomy) In mammals, a sheet of muscle separating the thorax from the abdomen, contracted and relaxed in respiration to draw air into and expel air from the lungs; also called thoracic diaphragm. ( 2 anatomy) Any of various membranes or sheets of muscle or ligament which separate one cavity from another.
Question: Who should I see about my back pain, a chiropractor or an orthopedist? Answer: Patients often ask if they can or should be seen by a chiropractor for the treatment of back pain. There have been a number of studies that show effective treatment of back pain by chiropractors. However, not all causes of back pain should be treated by a chiropractor.
Many times, these migraine attacks are tied to a womanâs menstrual cycle or hormones resulting in menstrual migraines. Pain management specialistâdifferent types of doctors can be considered pain specialists, including anesthesiologists, neurologists and orthopedic surgeons. Headache pain is the hallmark of migraines. A doctor who specializes in managing pain can help patients find a way to reduce the pain.