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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 6300 N. River Road Rosemont, IL 60018 800-346-2267 (toll free) www.aaos.org

This nonprofit organization informs the public about orthopedics, including information on the causes, treatment, and prevention of back pain. Free fact sheets and brochures are available online. (The organization does not make referrals to specialists.)

American College of Rheumatology 1800 Century Place, Suite 250 Atlanta, GA 30345 404-633-3777 www.rheumatology.org

This professional organization for rheumatologists offers online fact sheets on various types of arthritis and other rheumatologic conditions, including low back pain, osteoporosis, arthritis, and fibromyalgia. Visitors to the Web site may also view publications written for physicians.

National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine 11 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 300 Alexandria, VA 22314 703-548-9004 www.nccaom.org

This nonprofit organization, accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies, seeks to promote nationally recognized standards of competency and safety in acupuncture, Chinese herbology, and Oriental bodywork therapy.

Spine-health.com 123 W. Madison Street, Suite 1450 Chicago, IL 60602 www.spine-health.com

This commercial Web site provides in-depth information on back pain, including common causes, diagnostic measures, treatments, and surgery. The site also features information on recent advances. Medical professionals review all content.

Texas Back Institute 6020 W. Parker Road, 2nd Floor Plano, TX 75093 800-247-2225 (toll free) www.texasback.com

The Texas Back Institute has seven clinics in Texas and one in Arizona that specialize in spinal problems. (Check the Web site for contact details of other clinic locations.) The institute also offers patient education materials on a variety of topics, including back pain prevention, exercises, proper body mechanics, and tips on how to treat an ailing back. You can sign up online to receive e-mail newsletters.

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Last updated:	January 23, 2007

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