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    Prevent Back Pain: Quick Guide to Healthy Living
    The best way to prevent back pain is to keep your back muscles strong. It’s much easier to prevent a back injury than to live with back pain.... Details >
    National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    About Chiropractic and Its Use in Treating Low-Back Pain
    While there are some differences in beliefs and approaches within the chiropractic profession, this Research Report will give you a general overview of chiropractic, discuss scientific research findin... Details >
    National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institutes of Health
    Back and Neck General Information   External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Back and neck pain can be acute or chronic. This site offers a wide range of information about Back and Neck pain, you can click on the subjects listed on the web site to learn more.... Details >
    The National Pain Foundation
    Back Pain
    A general overview of back pain that includes a description and information about treatment, prognosis and research. A list of organizations where users may obtain additional information, selected ref... Details >
    National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health
    Back Pain in Children  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Back pain in children is not like back pain in adults. Compared with an adult, a child with a backache is more likely to have a serious underlying disorder. ... Details >
    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
    Don't Let Back Pain Get You Down: Learn How to Minimize Your Risk
    About 80% of the population develops back problems at some time in their lives. When you do battle with Old Man Winter, or tackle any other kind of heavy lifting at home or on the job, do everything y... Details >
    National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    Find a Doctor of Chiropractic  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Looking for a chiropractor in your area? Patients visiting this site can find instructions about how to use the database to find one.... Details >
    American Chiropractic Association
    Find a Spine Doctor  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This information is provided to assist the public in finding spine care and aid North American Spine Society members in building a network of peers for consultation and collaboration. ... Details >
    North American Spine Society
    Handout on Health: Back Pain
    This booklet is for people who have back pain, as well as family members, friends, and others who want to find out more about it. The booklet describes causes, diagnosis, and treatments, and research ... Details >
    National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health
    How to Prevent Back Pain  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Four out of five adults will experience significant low back pain sometime during their life. Learn what you can do to prevent back injuries.... Details >
    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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    National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institutes of Health
    American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    American Chiropractic AssociationExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
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    North American Spine SocietyExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    The National Pain FoundationExternal Links Disclaimer Logo

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