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.
Many people seek help from their orthopedist for shoulder pain, and a common diagnosis given is 'shoulder bursitis,' or 'rotator cuff tendonitis.' These words are often used interchangeably, but they can cause confusion for people who wonder which of these conditions they may have or if they are actually the same condition.