Another risk of these powerful magnets is that if more than one magnet is ingested, they can pinch soft tissues in the gastrointestinal tract. This has led to at least 1,700 emergency room visits and necessitated the recall of the Buckyballs line of toys, which were construction sets of small neodymium magnets.
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.
The type of specialist for muscle disorders will depend on the type of disorder: muscle disorder from an injury would be an orthopedist or physiatrist, but a muscle disorder due to a neurological issue would see a neurologist. Start with your family doctor or internist to help you see the right person.