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    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 Injury Prevention
    Also available in: Spanish
    This fact sheet includes strategies for preventing back injuries and maintaining good back health. Weight control, maintaining good posture during work and rest, and proper positioning while performi... Details >
    National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    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
    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
    Find an Orthopaedist  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Search this web site for an American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons® member surgeon. You can search using last name, first name, city, state, zip code, and country. You can also search by a combinati... Details >
    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
    Frequently Asked Questions About Chiropractic  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) receives many questions about chiropractic. This page provides answers to the most commonly asked questions, including what conditions chiropractors treat, ... Details >
    American Chiropractic Association
    Physical Therapists Offer Snow Shovelers Advice to Avoid Injuries  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    With weather experts predicting a repeat of last winter’s colder-than-normal temperatures and heavy snowfalls in many parts of the U.S., the American Physical Therapy Association is concerned about re... Details >
    American Physical Therapy Association
    Pull Your Weeds, Not Your Back, To Make Your Garden Grow  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This mini-fact sheet provides advice on how to enjoy gardening without causing injury to your back. Contains a set of "garden fitness stretches" you can do to alleviate muscle pain after a day spent i... Details >
    American Chiropractic Association
    Sciatica (Back Pain)  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    If you suddenly start feeling pain in your lower back or hip that radiates down from your buttock to the back of one thigh and into your leg, your problem may be a protruding disk in your lower spinal... Details >
    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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    Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor
    American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    American Chiropractic AssociationExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    North American Spine SocietyExternal Links Disclaimer Logo

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