Directory of Back and Spine Resources

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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.

Subcategories

• Fractures
• Kyphosis
• Neurological Disorders
• Personal Pages
• Ruptured Disk
• Scoliosis
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Sprains and Strains

Resources in This Category

• ADR Support UK

  http://www.adrsupportuk.com/
  Supporting patients who have undergone Artificial Disc Replacement including hybrid ADR/Fusion and fusion surgery and those researching the procedure. Includes a discussion forum.

• All About Back and Neck Pain

  http://www.allaboutbackandneckpain.com/
  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.

• American Spinal Decompression Association

  http://www.americanspinal.com/
  Hi-Def animations and resources for people suffering from sciatica, back pain, and herniated discs. Patient testimonials, web physician consultation, and doctors database.

• Back Pain Information

  http://www.back.com/
  Resource for information on back pain including symptoms, causes, treatment options, and doctor database.

• Back Pain Information Page

  http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/backpain/backpain.htm
  Brief information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

• Back Pain Management

  http://www.bigbackpain.com/
  Information on causes, treatment and prevention.

• Back Pain Site

  http://www.1backpain.com/
  Information about conditions, therapies, exercises, and doctors who treat this disorder.

• Back Problems Message Board

  http://www.healthboards.com/back-problems/
  Bulletin board for discussion of back and spine problems.

• Coccyx Pain

  http://www.coccyx.org/
  Coccyx (tailbone) pain, or coccydynia, is often caused by a fall or childbirth. This site describes diagnosis, treatment and ways to cope.

• DBC South Asia - Malaysia

  http://www.dbcsam.com/
  Documentation Based Care offers back, neck and shoulder treatment. A non-evasive but evidence based treatment for chronic musculoskeletal problems.

• E-spine.com

  http://www.espine.com/
  Helping people make informed decisions about spine surgery.

• eMedicine

  http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/309486-overview
  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

  http://www.emedicinehealth.com/sciatica/article_em.htm
  Information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment.

• Low back pain

  http://www.medinfo.co.uk/conditions/lowbackpain.html
  Information for patients on low back pain, a common condition. Includes symptoms, causes, diagnosis, reg flags, investigations, treatment, and prevention information.

• Low Back Pain

  http://www.lowback-pain.com/
  Information about causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

• Low Back Pain Fact Sheet

  http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/backpain/detail_backpain.htm
  Low back pain fact sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).

• MedlinePlus: Back Pain

  https://medlineplus.gov/backpain.html
  In depth overview of back pain and its diagnosis, treatments, new developments, clinical trials, prevention, coping, rehabilitation, and research.

• North American Spine Society

  http://www.spine.org/
  Non-profit medical society focused on improving spine medicine through advocacy, research and education. Includes patient information on spine disorders.

• NPR : Ah, My Aching Back!

  http://www.npr.org/series/5251891/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.

• Orthospine

  http://www.orthospine.com/
  This New York clinic provides good quality information on a range of back problems, including, scoliosis and herniated disc.

• RadiologyInfo - Myelography

  http://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info.cfm?pg=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.

• RadiologyInfo: Vertebroplasty

  http://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info.cfm?pg=vertebro
  Information for patients about vertebroplasty. Learn what you might experience, how to prepare for the procedure, and the benefits vs. risks.

• Rebuild Your Back

  http://www.rebuildyourback.com/
  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.

• SpinalStenosis.org

  http://www.spinalstenosis.org/
  Information, resources and links for physicians and their patients dealing with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis.

• Spine Health

  http://www.spine-health.com/
  Information about back pain and neck pain, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis and full range of treatment options.

• Spine Intervention Society

  http://www.spinalinjection.org/
  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.

• The Back Pain Advisor

  http://www.back-pain-advisor.com/
  Expert advice, tips and information on back and neck pain, causes, and tips on stretching. By Dr. Graeme Teague.

• The Low Back Site

  http://thelowback.com/
  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.

• The Lower Back Pain Toolkit

  http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/
  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.

• WebMD Back Pain Health Center

  http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/default.htm
  Find in-depth information including the causes of back pain and its relief.

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