Low
Back Pain Fact Sheet
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
- Includes causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
Low Back Pain
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - Includes
anatomy, cause, symptoms, tests and diagnosis, treatment
and prevention.
Handout on Health: Back Pain Booklet
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal
and Skin Diseases - A comprehensive overview.
Back and Neck Overview
National Pain Foundation - Includes a table for
therapies for back pain.
Patient Information: Low Back Pain in Adults
Up to Date for Patients - Covers a range of topics related
to low back pain.
Well-Connected* (  =
Database can only be used in the library building)
Well-Connected is an online library of reports covering hundreds of common diseases and wellness issues. Each report is an in-depth discussion of the latest information on treatments, risk factors, causes, diagnostic tests, and preventative measures. All reports are written by experienced medical writers and reviewed for accuracy and relevancy by a board of physicians at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital.
*Information provided in these databases and websites should not be viewed as a means
for self-diagnosis or a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis,
or treatment.
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