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 different types of doctors treat back pain, from family physicians to doctors who specialize in disorders of the nerves and musculoskeletal system. In most cases, it is best to see your primary care physician first.owever, a trip to the doctor is probably a good idea if you have numbness or tingling, if your pain is severe and doesnât improve with medications and rest, or if you have pain after a fall or an injury.