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Resource Guide for Low Back Pain and Sciatica

by Debra Wood, RN

En Español (Spanish Version)
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
Address:

5550 Meadowbrook DR

Rolling Meadows, IL 60008

Internet address:

http://www.neurosurgerytoday.org/

Description of services provided:

This website provides information about back care and back surgery.

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
Address:

Information Clearinghouse

National Institutes of Health

1 AMS Circle

Bethesda, MD 20892-3675

Phone:

1-301-495-4484

1-877-226-4267 (toll-free)

Email address:

niamsinfo@mail.nih.gov

Internet address:

www.niams.nih.gov

Description of services provided:

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)
Address:

PO Box 850

Rocklin, CA 95677

Phone:

800-533-5231

Email form:

http://www.theacpa.org/

Internet address:

http://www.theacpa.org

Description of services provided:

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
Address:

210 N Charles ST

Suite 710

Baltimore MD 21201

Phone:

888-615–PAIN

Internet address:

http://www.painfoundation.org

Description of services provided:

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

Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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