Back and Spine Musculoskeletal Disorders Conditions and Diseases

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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• Low back pain - Information for patients on low back pain, a common condition. Includes symptoms, causes, diagnosis, reg flags, investigations, treatment, and prevention information.
  
• 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
  
• Orthospine - This New York clinic provides good quality information on a range of back problems, including, scoliosis and herniated disc.
  
• AskMen.com - Article with exercises to build back muscles and to minimize the risk of back pains
  
• Back Pain - Information and resources to help understand and treat this common disorder from About.com.
  
• Medcyclopaedia - Vertebral Collapse - Entry describes this breakdown of a vertebra and its diagnosing.
  
• Back Problems Message Board - Bulletin board for discussion of back and spine problems.
  
• E-spine.com - Helping people make informed decisions about spine surgery.
  
• 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.
  
• Spine Universe - Back pain and spinal disease portal.
  
• 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.
  
• Back Pain - Health Factsheets from BUPA - Concise factsheets explaining the causes, symptoms and treatment of back pain, available for downloading in Adobe Acrobat.
  
• Low Back Pain - Brief information sheet compiled by the National Institutes of Health. Includes links to other resources.
  
• Back Pain Site - Information about conditions, therapies, exercises, and doctors who treat this disorder.
  
• BackCare - UK charity offering advice on how to care for your back. Some good information on self care.
  
• 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.
  
• RadiologyInfo: Vertebroplasty - Information for patients about vertebroplasty. Learn what you might experience, how to prepare for the procedure, and the benefits vs. risks.
  
• MedlinePlus: Back Pain - In depth overview of back pain and its diagnosis, treatments, new developments, clinical trials, prevention, coping, rehabilitation, and research.
  
• North American Spine Society - Non-profit medical society focused on improving spine medicine through advocacy, research and education. Includes patient information on spine disorders.
  
• 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.
  
• Backpain-Tips.com - Tips and advice for those with back pain.
  
• 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.
  
• eMedicine - Free medical review article on tailbone pain (coccyx pain, coccydynia) causes, treatment and relief, published online at eMedicine. Peer-reviewed by physician editors.
  
• 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.
  
• 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.
  
• 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.
  
• The Back Pain Advisor - Expert advice, tips and information on back and neck pain, causes, and tips on stretching. By Dr. Graeme Teague.
  
• SpinalStenosis.org - Information, resources and links for physicians and their patients dealing with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis.
  
• 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.
  
• Spine Health - Information about back pain and neck pain, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis and full range of treatment options.
  
• 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.
  
• Back Pain Information Page - Brief information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
  
• WebMD Back Pain Health Center - Find in-depth information including the causes of back pain and its relief.
  
• eMedicine Health - Sciatica - Information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
  
• 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.
  
• Low Back Pain Fact Sheet - Low back pain fact sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
  
• Key Components in Back Injury Prevention - Article from the Medical College of Wisconsin.
  
• 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.
  
• eMedicine Health - Back Pain - Information on causes, symptoms, and treatment of back pain.
  
  

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