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Back Care Center
Useful Sites
Medline Plus Health Information for Back Pain
About this site: Medline has compiled some of the most authoritative stories about back pain onto one page. The information comes from the files of the National Library of Medicine, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Mayo Clinic, and other Internet health resources, and topics cover everything from symptoms and diagnosis to alternative therapies, treatment, and prevention. (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/backpain.html)  Pluses: The slide shows on back pain and spine injections are interactive.  Minuses: Some information is repetitive.  Best feature: Several articles are aimed at back pain in women and children. |
Spine-Health.com
About this site: Developed by doctors, this site includes original, peer-reviewed articles on the causes and treatment of back pain. A section on recent research is included, and back pain sufferers can even find out about clinical trials they might want to participate in. Readers can also sign up for a newsletter to receive updated information. (http://www.spine-health.com/) Pluses: The marketplace section where readers can buy back-related products is clearly separated from articles -- The site is careful to not compromise the integrity of their content with commercial sponsorships. Minuses: The tone of many of the articles is dry and not particularly reader-friendly -- It's more like reading a technical journal. Best feature: The "Find a Doctor" section not only lists specialists in your area, but also gives extensive information about each doctor, including training, specialties, and certifications. |
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