Back and spine pain is commonly due to problems with the muscles, bones, disks or ligaments in the back. This category is for sites which provide information about these problems.
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- E-spine.com Helping people make informed decisions about spine surgery.
- North American Spine Society Non-profit medical society focused on improving spine medicine through advocacy, research and education. Includes patient information on spine disorders.
- Spine Health Information about back pain and neck pain, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis and full range of treatment options.
- Back Pain Site Information about conditions, therapies, exercises, and doctors who treat this disorder.
- Low back pain Information for patients on low back pain, a common condition. Includes symptoms, causes, diagnosis, reg flags, investigations, treatment, and prevention information.
- Back Problems Message Board Bulletin board for discussion of back and spine problems.
- Orthospine This New York clinic provides good quality information on a range of back problems, including, scoliosis and herniated disc.
- SpinalStenosis.org Information, resources and links for physicians and their patients dealing with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis.
- Coccyx Pain Coccyx (tailbone) pain, or coccydynia, is often caused by a fall or childbirth. This site describes diagnosis, treatment and ways to cope.
- Back Pain Information Resource for information on back pain including symptoms, causes, treatment options, and doctor database.
- Low Back Pain Information about causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
- All About Back and Neck Pain Provides resources and information for patients, and health care professionals specializing in back pain and neck pain care. Owned and published by DePuy Spine, Inc.
- Back Pain Management Information on causes, treatment and prevention.
- DBC South Asia - Malaysia Documentation Based Care offers back, neck and shoulder treatment. A non-evasive but evidence based treatment for chronic musculoskeletal problems.
- WebMD Back Pain Health Center Find in-depth information including the causes of back pain and its relief.
- American Spinal Decompression Association Hi-Def animations and resources for people suffering from sciatica, back pain, and herniated discs. Patient testimonials, web physician consultation, and doctors database.
- The Back Pain Advisor Expert advice, tips and information on back and neck pain, causes, and tips on stretching. By Dr. Graeme Teague.
- The Lower Back Pain Toolkit Written by a physiotherapist find a 'toolkit' of reliable information to help you learn about lower back pain. It also offers ideas and suggestions about how to manage back pain.
- Rebuild Your Back Back pain information primarily focused on rehabilitation. Created by a former back pain sufferer this site includes news, commentary and a support forum for interacting with fellow rebuilders.
- ADR Support UK Supporting patients who have undergone Artificial Disc Replacement including hybrid ADR/Fusion and fusion surgery and those researching the procedure. Includes a discussion forum.
- The Low Back Site Integrated analysis of pelvic anatomy, kinesiology, biomechanics and biotensegrity lead authority to superior treatment for and mechanism of common low back pain. Details about the DonTigny Method, and how it works.
- Back Pain Information Page Brief information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
- Low Back Pain Fact Sheet Low back pain fact sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
- eMedicine Free medical review article on tailbone pain (coccyx pain, coccydynia) causes, treatment and relief, published online at eMedicine. Peer-reviewed by physician editors.
- eMedicine Health - Sciatica Information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
- Spine Intervention Society An association of physicians interested in the development, implementation and standardization of percutaneous techniques for the precision diagnosis of spinal pain. Find a member section and patient information.
- RadiologyInfo: Vertebroplasty Information for patients about vertebroplasty. Learn what you might experience, how to prepare for the procedure, and the benefits vs. risks.
- RadiologyInfo - Myelography A patient's guide to this x-ray procedure used to examine the spinal cord and spinal column. Learn how to prepare, what you might experience, benefits, and the risks.
- NPR : Ah, My Aching Back! A four-part series examines why the spine is so prone to problems, and the current word on treatment, from surgery to physical therapy to pain medicine.
- MedlinePlus: Back Pain In depth overview of back pain and its diagnosis, treatments, new developments, clinical trials, prevention, coping, rehabilitation, and research.