Translations for 'stumbling block'. British English: stumbling block NOUN. A stumbling block is a problem which stops you from achieving something.The major stumbling block in the talks has been money. Brazilian Portuguese: pedra no caminho.
An Orthopedic Doctor â An orthopedist deals primarily in bone and muscle disorders. Thus is the most frequently consulted type of doctor for neck and back pain. An orthopedist can help address ruptured discs, bulging discs, sciatica, degenerative disc disease, and similar conditions. A Neurologist â If your doctor suspects a problem with the nervous system, he or she may refer you to a neurologist.
Here's a short list: Your family doctor is usually the first place to go at the onset of neck or back pain. If you have a serious problem, she will probably order diagnostic tests, refer you to a specialist and/or help with short-term pain management by prescribing medication. Studies show that family doctors do not easily adapt their practices to new back pain treatments.