There is so much information about back ad neck disorders available on the Internet that finding accurate information can be challenging. The following Web sites provide sound information from medically reliable sources. In addition to the list of organization sites at the top of the page, topics of interest from the federal government's MedlinePlus® Web resource are listed below.

• American Academy of Neurological and Orthopaedic Surgeons
• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons,
• American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R)
• American Chronic Pain Association
• American College of Rheumatology
• American College of Sports Medicine
• American Pain Foundation
• National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
  National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: Back Pain
• NeurosurgeryToday.org (Patient education site for the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
• North American Spine Society
• MedlinePlus® brings together resources on topics of interest and provides links to other reputable resources. Links to specific back and neck conditions, diagnosis, treatment and prevention are covered in the respective sections on this Web site and the following general topics, as well as others accessible at www.medlineplus.gov:
  • Back Injuries
    
  • Back Pain
    
  • Bones, Joints and Muscles
    
  • Diagnostic Tests
    
  • Mobility Aids
    
  • Neck Injuries and Disorders
    
  • Nuclear Scans
    
  • Rare Diseases
    
  • Rehabilitation
    
  • Seniors' Health Issues
    
  • Spinal Cord Injuries
    
  • Spinal Diseases
    
  • Sprains and Strains
    
  • Tailbone Disorders
    
  • Vascular Diseases
    
  • X-Rays

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