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Neck Pain
Other Places To Get Help
Organizations
| North American Spine Society | |
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| 7075 Veterans Boulevard | |
| Burr Ridge, IL 60527 | |
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(630) 230-3600 |
| Fax: | (630) 230-3700 |
| Web Address: | www.spine.org |
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The North American Spine Society (NASS) has a patient education Web site http://KnowYourBack.org. This Web site includes information on the cause, treatment, and prevention of neck and back problems. This information includes references and brochures to help patients make health decisions. NASS promotes education, research, and advocacy for spine care. NASS members include spine care professionals such as orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, neurologists, physical therapists, and researchers. |
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| American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) | |
| 6300 North River Road | |
| Rosemont, IL��60018-4262 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-346-AAOS (1-800-346-2267) (847) 823-7186 |
| Fax: | (847) 823-8125 |
| Email: | orthoinfo@aaos.org |
| Web Address: | www.orthoinfo.aaos.org |
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The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) provides information and education to raise the public's awareness of musculoskeletal conditions, with an emphasis on preventive measures. The AAOS website contains information on orthopedic conditions and treatments, injury prevention, and wellness and exercise. |
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| American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | |
| 330 North Wabash Avenue | |
| Suite 2500 | |
| Chicago, IL��60611-7617 | |
| Phone: | (312) 464-9700 |
| Fax: | (312) 464-0227 |
| Email: | info@aapmr.org |
| Web Address: | www.aapmr.org |
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The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR) is the medical society for the specialty of physical medicine and rehabilitation. The Web site includes a directory of member PM&R physicians (physiatrists) that can be searched by last name, location, or telephone number. |
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| National Pain Foundation | |
| 300 East Hampden Avenue | |
| Suite 100 | |
| Englewood, CO��80113 | |
| Web Address: | www.nationalpainfoundation.org |
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Through information, education, and support, the National Pain Foundation (NPF) promotes the recovery of persons in pain. The NPF Web site provides information and resources in an interactive way that encourages patients to take an active role in managing their chronic pain. The My Pain section of the Web site includes a Personal Inventory section to help pain patients identify the information they need to manage their pain. The NPF has information about pain conditions such as arthritis, back and neck pain, and cancer pain. The NPF addresses the many approaches to pain management, such as medicines, injections, surgery, acupuncture, biofeedback, chiropractic, and physical therapy. The NPF also provides support for the special needs of children in pain and information about psychological factors related to pain. The Web site also provides information on clinical trials that are studying pain management and treatment. |
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WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise
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