Back and Spine

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

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

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

Orthospine - This New York clinic provides good quality information on a range of back problems, including, scoliosis and herniated disc.
http://www.orthospine.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 Information Page - Brief information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/backpain/backpain.htm

Low Back Pain - Information on retraining the transversus abdominis muscle under ultrasound.
http://www.lowbackpain.com.au

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

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

Vertebroplasty - A short description of vertebroplasty, a treatment for compression fractures.
http://www.health.temple.edu/tuh/vertebroplasty/

Spine Universe - Back pain and spinal disease portal.
http://www.spineuniverse.com

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. <small>(March, 2006)</small>
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5251891

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

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

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/

Low Back Pain - Brief information sheet compiled by the National Institutes of Health. Includes links to other resources.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003108.htm

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/

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/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AOL Body Back Pain - Offers facts on over-the-counter medications as well as alternative treatments such as acupuncture. Also learn how to prevent problems, spinal treatments, and exercise to reduce lower back pain.
http://body.aol.com/condition-center/back-pain

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

AskMen.com - Article with exercises to build back muscles and to minimize the risk of back pains
http://www.askmen.com/sports/bodybuilding/bodybuilding4.html

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

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

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

eMedTV Back Pain Channel - Learn from medically reviewed information about the symptoms, causes and current treatments. Covers whiplash, exercises, and prevention of injuries.
http://back-pain.emedtv.com/

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

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

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 doctor.
http://www.lcdtherapy.com/

Key Components in Back Injury Prevention - Article from the Medical College of Wisconsin.
http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1012425715.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