Back and Spine Websites

Helping people make informed decisions about spine surgery.

Non-profit medical society focused on improving spine medicine through advocacy, research and education. Includes patient information on spine disorders.

Information about back pain and neck pain, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis and full range of treatment options.

Information about conditions, therapies, exercises, and doctors who treat this disorder.

Information for patients on low back pain, a common condition. Includes symptoms, causes, diagnosis, reg flags, investigations, treatment, and prevention information.

Bulletin board for discussion of back and spine problems.

This New York clinic provides good quality information on a range of back problems, including, scoliosis and herniated disc.

Information, resources and links for physicians and their patients dealing with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis.

Coccyx (tailbone) pain, or coccydynia, is often caused by a fall or childbirth. This site describes diagnosis, treatment and ways to cope.

Resource for information on back pain including symptoms, causes, treatment options, and doctor database.

Information about causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

Provides resources and information for patients, and health care professionals specializing in back pain and neck pain care. Owned and published by DePuy Spine, Inc.

Information on causes, treatment and prevention.

Documentation Based Care offers back, neck and shoulder treatment. A non-evasive but evidence based treatment for chronic musculoskeletal problems.

Find in-depth information including the causes of back pain and its relief.

Hi-Def animations and resources for people suffering from sciatica, back pain, and herniated discs. Patient testimonials, web physician consultation, and doctors database.

Expert advice, tips and information on back and neck pain, causes, and tips on stretching. By Dr. Graeme Teague.

Back pain information primarily focused on rehabilitation. Created by a former back pain sufferer this site includes news, commentary and a support forum for interacting with fellow rebuilders.

Supporting patients who have undergone Artificial Disc Replacement including hybrid ADR/Fusion and fusion surgery and those researching the procedure. Includes a discussion forum.

Integrated analysis of pelvic anatomy, kinesiology, biomechanics and biotensegrity lead authority to superior treatment for and mechanism of common low back pain. Details about the DonTigny Method, and how it works.

Brief information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

Low back pain fact sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).

Free medical review article on tailbone pain (coccyx pain, coccydynia) causes, treatment and relief, published online at eMedicine. Peer-reviewed by physician editors.

Information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment.

An association of physicians interested in the development, implementation and standardization of percutaneous techniques for the precision diagnosis of spinal pain. Find a member section and patient information.

Information for patients about vertebroplasty. Learn what you might experience, how to prepare for the procedure, and the benefits vs. risks.

A four-part series examines why the spine is so prone to problems, and the current word on treatment, from surgery to physical therapy to pain medicine.

In depth overview of back pain and its diagnosis, treatments, new developments, clinical trials, prevention, coping, rehabilitation, and research.