Resource Guide for Low Back Pain and Sciatica
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Address:
6300 N River RD
Rosemont, Illinois 60018-4262
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Phone:
1-847-823-7186
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Internet address:
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org
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Description of services provided:
This website provides information about back care, exercises to strengthen the back and abdomen, proper lifting techniques, and back surgery.
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Address:
5550 Meadowbrook DR
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
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Internet address:
http://www.neurosurgerytoday.org/
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Description of services provided:
This website provides information about back care and back surgery.
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Address:
Information Clearinghouse
National Institutes of Health
1 AMS Circle
Bethesda, MD 20892-3675
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Phone:
1-301-495-4484
1-877-226-4267 (toll-free)
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Email address:
niamsinfo@mail.nih.gov
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Internet address:
www.niams.nih.gov
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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.
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Address:
PO Box 850
Rocklin, CA 95677
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Phone:
800-533-5231
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Email form:
http://www.theacpa.org/
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Internet address:
http://www.theacpa.org
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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.
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Address:
210 N Charles ST
Suite 710
Baltimore MD 21201
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Phone:
888-615–PAIN
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Internet address:
http://www.painfoundation.org
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Description of services provided:
The American Pain Association provides assistance for patients living with chronic pain, including networking, resources, and online information.