by Debra Wood, RN
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Address:
6300 N River RD
Rosemont, Illinois 60018-4262
Phone:
1-847-823-7186
Internet address:
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org
Description of services provided:
This website provides information about back care, exercises to strengthen the back and abdomen, proper lifting techniques, and back surgery.
American Association of Neurological Surgeons
5550 Meadowbrook DR
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
http://www.neurosurgerytoday.org/
This website provides information about back care and back surgery.
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
Information Clearinghouse
National Institutes of Health
1 AMS Circle
Bethesda, MD 20892-3675
1-301-495-4484
1-877-226-4267 (toll-free)
Email address:
niamsinfo@mail.nih.gov
www.niams.nih.gov
This NIH government site provides access to clinical trials, online information on a variety of medical conditions, paper publications that can be ordered, and scientific developments.
American Chronic Pain Association (ACPA)
PO Box 850
Rocklin, CA 95677
800-533-5231
Email form:
http://www.theacpa.org/
http://www.theacpa.org
With a mission to educate and increase awareness about chronic pain, this organization provides top new stories and feature articles. Major topics include strategies to manage chronic pain, a support group called "growing pains," resources, video clips from the ACPA's series "Pathways Through Pain," and frequently asked questions. Professionals and caretakers will also find helpful information on this website.
American Pain Foundation
210 N Charles ST
Suite 710
Baltimore MD 21201
888-615–PAIN
http://www.painfoundation.org
The American Pain Association provides assistance for patients living with chronic pain, including networking, resources, and online information.
Last reviewed September 2012 by Brian Randall
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