Disc Disorders Of The Cervical, Thoracic, & Lumbar Spine - Disc disease in the cervical, thoracic, or lumbar spine can cause neck pain, back pain, arm pain, leg pain or any combination of the above. Weakness in an extremity, difficulty with gait, incoordination, or loss of bowel/bladder control is rare. Southwest Georgia Regional Spine Center
DISCS - Diagnotic Investigation of Spinal Conditions and Sciatica. A UK-based charity to searching for ways to prevent and eliminate disc-related pain, disability and the trauma of surgery. Includes solutions, background, projects, and training.
Herniated Disc Hub - Links to overviews, research articles, treatment trials.
Herniated Discs: A Non-surgical Alternative - Ozone Therapy has been used to treat more than 30,000 herniated disc patients in Europe. 80 to 90% success rate confirmed by CAT scan and MRI. Frequently asked Questions.
Herniated Lumbar Disk - Description and the options for treatment. Dr. Humberto Trejos, Costa Rica.
Spine-health.com - Overview of treatment options for a lumbar disc herniation.
SpineOnline - Especially about herniated disc, ruptured disk, slipped disk, spine, laminectomy. New technique.
AskMen.com - Article with exercises to build back muscles and to minimize the risk of back pains
The Back Page - Comprehensive information on Low Back and Neck Pain.
Back Pain - Comprehensive information and resources to help understand and treat this common disorder from about.com.
Back Pain - Health Factsheets from BUPA - Concise factsheets explaining the causes, symptoms and treatment of back pain, available for downloading in Adobe Acrobat.
Back Pain - Neurology Channel - Information on back pain, part of the Neurology Channel Web site. Written by neurologists.
Back Pain Be Gone - Good Housekeeping Institute experts review health products that promise back pain relief.
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.
The Back Pain Information Web - Back pain information, signs and symptoms, medications, diagnostics, treatment, living with chronic pain. Written by licensed Registered Nurse in the state of NY who suffers long term disability due to back problems.
Back Pain Relief - How to cope with back pain, diagnosis of back pain, proper exercises, information on medications, back fitness, ergonomics, posture and lifting. What to do when back pain strikes.
#1 Back Pain Site - Offers information about conditions, therapies, exercises, and doctors who treat this disorder.
Backpain-Tips.com - Backpain-tips.com is part of a community of 200 + sites that offer users free access to thousands of tips
Coccyx Pain - Coccyx (tailbone) pain, or coccydynia, is often caused by a fall or childbirth. This site describes diagnosis, treatment and ways to cope.
DBC America - Solutions for spine patients, physicians, payers and employers. Medically proven spine care.
E-spine.com - Helping people make informed decisions about spine surgery.
Health Link MCW - An article about Scoliosis, or curvature of the spine.
Healthlink MCW - Offers an article about Vertebroplasty, a relatively new procedure in which a special cement is injected into weakened or collapsed vertebrae to harden the bone.
Life Back - Your online source for unbiased medical information about current medical topics from neck and back pain to general wellness, offering answers to medical questions.
Low Back Pain - Brief information sheet compiled by the National Institutes of Health. Includes links to other resources.
Low Back Pain - Information about causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
Low back pain (Medinfo's patient information) - Easy to understand information for patients on low back pain, a common condition. Includes symptoms, causes, diagnosis, reg flags, investigations, treatment, and prevention information. Written by a UK general practitioner.
LowerBackSpecialists.Com - Herniation, ruptured and herniated disc, sciatica treatments, and lower back pain relief. A discussion on the DRS system and how it works as well as testimonials.
Mayo Clinic: Back Pain - A guide to treatments, adapted from Mayo Clinic Health Letter, Medical Essay.
MyBackPain - A free online resource for people with back pain to help users monitor their health and improve understanding of their pain. Registration required.
Natural Health Links - Detailed information on lower back pain, symptoms, treatments and related nutritional and herbal supplements.
Neurosurgery Patient Resources - Information on common spine disorders provided by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
Neurosurgery Patient Resources: Neck Pain - Information on common causes of neck pain, diagnostic tests and treatment options, by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons/Congress of Neurological Surgeons.
North American Spine Society - Non-profit medical society focused on improving spine medicine through advocacy, research and education. Includes patient information on spine disorders.
Orthospine - This New York clinic provides good quality information on a range of back problems, including, scoliosis and herniated disc.
Pinched Nerve - Information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
SavonHealth - A comprehensive back pain information site. Browse anonymously or sign up for a personalized report with back pain information specific to your needs.
SpinalStenosis.org - Information, resources and links for physicians and their patients dealing with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis.
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.
Spine Health - In-depth information about back pain and neck pain, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis and full range of treatment options. Written by spine specialists.
Spine Register - Directory of symptoms, common diagnoses, and common treatments for spine disorders, including a dictionary of related medical terms and link to a directory of doctors.
Spine Universe - We currently operate the most encyclopedic website on back pain and spinal disease. This portal delivers a comprehensive interactive tool for the consumer to understand all elements of spinal care.
Spine-Check - Preventing backpain by use of Bio-feedback to improve posture. Includes product information, research, press, and a section for professionals.
SpineStudy.org - Information and resources about an FDA approved clinical study to evaluate a new, minimally invasive surgical procedure for treating Lumbar Spinal Stenosis. Patients sought.
Spineys Clubhouse - Dedicated in helping those with back or neck pain. Includes recipes, chatroom, links to medical information and personal sites.
Spondylolithesis - Information on the above condition from a sufferer. Includes a description of the condition and various treatments
Student Back Packs Have Got to Go - Details concerns that doctors are noting that heavy student back packs can cause pain and injury.
Temple University Hospital - A short description of vertebroplasty, a new treatment for one of the most common causes of back pain, compression fractures.
Copes Foundation - Reverse scoliosis without surgery. Non-surgical treatment plan reverses spinal curvatures and re-educates the entire system to hold the correction.
ESpine - A thorough explanation of the surgical and non-surgical treatment of scoliosis. This site includes a 2nd opinion process.
IRSC: Scoliosis - The Internet Resources for Special Children provides a list of scoliosis resources, online community, and links to personal websites.
KeepKidsHealthy - A definition of Scoliosis, an abnormal curve to the spine, followed by an article and resources.
Nutrition, Exercise and Scoliosis - Highlights recent medical studies that show most people with this disease, including children, have osteoporosis or osteopenia.
Scoliosis - Comprehensive information, and resources to help understand and treat this common disorder.
Scoliosis Information - Offers information on aspects of the condition, diary of a patient, treatment options, and resources where help can be found.
Understanding scoliosis - In-depth information on adult and adolescent scoliosis, including symptoms, diagnosis and full range of treatment options. By Spine-health.com.
Related Link Partners: Care Cure Community - Support Group for the latest information on spinal cord injury and related conditions.
