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Questions and Answers About Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia syndrome is a common and chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain, diffuse tenderness, and a number of other symptoms. Questions and answers cover causes, diagnosis, and treatmen... Details >

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse

Spinal Stenosis

Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of spaces in the spine (backbone) that results in pressure on the spinal cord and/or nerve roots. This document provides information on non-surgical treatments and alter... Details >

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse

What is Lyme Disease?  External Link

Also available in: Spanish   External Link

There has been more than 150,000 cases of Lyme Disease reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC] since 1982. Learn about the precautions you can take to dramatically reduce your... Details >

American Lyme Disease Foundation, Inc.  External Link

Bursitis Prevention  External Link

While not all types of bursitis can be prevented, find out how you can reduce your risk and the severity of flare-ups by changing the way you perform certain tasks. ... Details >

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research  External Link

Fibromyalgia  External Link

Fibromyalgia is defined by chronic widespread muscular pain and tenderness, and affects 2 to 4% of the population, especially women. Find out about the causes and treatment of fibromyalgia, tips on l... Details >

American College of Rheumatology  External Link

Find a Rheumatologist  External Link

This page will help you find a rheumatology health professional in your geographic area.... Details >

American College of Rheumatology  External Link

Find an Orthopaedist  External Link

An orthopaedic surgeon is a physician devoted to the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and rehabilitation of injuries, disorders and diseases of the body’s musculoskeletal system. This system includes ... Details >

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons  External Link

Find an Osteopathic Physician (DO)  External Link

Osteopathic Physicians (DOs) are fully-licensed to prescribe medicine and practice in all specialty areas including surgery. DOs are trained to consider the health of the whole person and use their ha... Details >

American Osteopathic Association  External Link

Scoliosis: Find a Specialist  External Link

Although SRS (Scoliosis Research Society) does not recommend or refer physicians, all SRS members listed have met strict SRS Fellowship requirements which include that a minimum of 20% of their practi... Details >

Scoliosis Research Society  External Link