Low Back Pain and Sciatica Resources

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/contact.asp

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.