Web Directory

» 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.
   http://www.adrsupportuk.com

» 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.
   http://www.allaboutbackandneckpain.com

» 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.
   http://www.americanspinal.com

» Back Pain
   Information and resources to help understand and treat this common disorder from About.com.
   http://orthopedics.about.com/health/orthopedics/blback.htm

» Back Pain - Health Factsheets from BUPA
   Concise factsheets explaining the causes, symptoms and treatment of back pain, available for downloading in Adobe Acrobat.
   http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/mosby_factsheets/backpain.html

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

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

» Back Pain Management
   Information on causes, treatment and prevention.
   http://www.bigbackpain.com/

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

» Back Problems Message Board
   Bulletin board for discussion of back and spine problems.
   http://www.healthboards.com/back-problems/

» BackCare
   UK charity offering advice on how to care for your back. Some good information on self care.
   http://www.backpain.org

» Backpain-Tips.com
   Tips and advice for those with back pain.
   http://www.backpain-tips.com

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

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

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

» International 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.
   http://www.spinalinjection.com/

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

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

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

» Medcyclopaedia - Vertebral Collapse
   Entry describes this breakdown of a vertebra and its diagnosing.
   http://www.medcyclopaedia.com/library/topics/volume_vi_1/v/VERTEBRAL_COLLAPSE.aspx

» MedlinePlus: Back Pain
   In depth overview of back pain and its diagnosis, treatments, new developments, clinical trials, prevention, coping, rehabilitation, and research.
   http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/backpain.html

» 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.
   http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5251891

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

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

» 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.
   http://radiologyinfo.org/content/myelography.htm

» RadiologyInfo: Vertebroplasty
   Information for patients about vertebroplasty. Learn what you might experience, how to prepare for the procedure, and the benefits vs. risks.
   http://www.radiologyinfo.org/content/interventional/vertebro.htm

» 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.
   http://www.rebuildyourback.com/

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

» Spine Dr.
   Spine Dr., an informal group of patient-oriented spine surgeons across the United States. Spine Dr. provides information to people with spinal symptoms, paramedical and medical spine healthcare practitioners, and spine surgeons.
   http://www.spine-dr.com

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

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

» The LCD Spinal Care System
   A non-surgical and drug-free treatment developed to relieve symptoms of herniated discs, neck, shoulder and low back pain, bulging discs, and other afflictions associated with back and neck pain. Learn how it works, the causes of back pain and locate a do
   http://www.lcdtherapy.com/

» 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.
   http://thelowback.com/

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

» WebMD Back Pain Health Center
   Find in-depth information including the causes of back pain and its relief.
   http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/default.htm

» eMedicine
   Free medical review article on tailbone pain (coccyx pain, coccydynia) causes, treatment and relief, published online at eMedicine. Peer-reviewed by physician editors.
   http://www.emedicine.com/pmr/topic242.htm

» eMedicine Health - Back Pain
   Information on causes, symptoms, and treatment of back pain.
   http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/4563-1.asp

» eMedicine Health - Sciatica
   Information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
   http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/5626-1.asp