Helpful Links

Spine Associates works to help our visitors find products that support our patients and the general public. Here are some great resources in your quest for the best and latest information on Interventional Pain Management, whether it's about treatment or conditions, research or diagnosis.

General Pain Management Websites

American Academy of Pain Management
The American Academy of Pain Management is a non-profit organization that educates clinicians about pain and its management through an integrative interdisciplinary approach.

American Academy of Pain Medicine
The American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM) is the medical specialty society representing physicians practicing in the field of Pain Medicine

American Chronic Pain Association
To facilitate peer support and education for individuals with chronic pain and their families so that these individuals may live more fully in spite of their pain.

American Pain Foundation
NPO site that contains newsletter, downloadable patient resources (MS Word), and discussion boards.

American Pain Society (APS)
Multidisciplinary, scientific and professional society. Contains announcements of positions, fellowships, grants, etc.

American Society for Action on Pain
Patient organization interested in pain management issues/concerns.

American Society for Pain Management Nursing
Organization of professional nurses that provide support to pain management. Contains announcements and an e-mail list.

American Society of Addiction Medicine
Site dedicated to increasing the quality of addiction treatment. Includes certification, publications, and conference info.

American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
Member info, web-based CME, and fellowship opportunities are some of the highlights.

Drugs4Real
An interactive prevention program that teaches adolescents about the influence of alcohol and drugs and strengthens their commitment to avoid taking these substances.

International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)
NPO consisting of health professionals. Access to web-based learning, grants/awards, opportunities, etc.

National Pain Foundation
A non-profit organization that provides education and support resources for people in chronic pain, their families, and physicians.

Pain Medicine News
Pain Medicine News has timely frequently updated content designed to meet the needs of the spectrum of physicians involved in pain medicine.

Pain Treatment Topics
With pharmaceutical company support, a noncommercial resource for healthcare professionals, providing clinical news, information, research, and education for a better understanding of evidence-based pain-management practices.

Pain.com
Free web-based CME, articles, and pain journals (all free to view).

PainACTION
An online self-management program for pain patients, featuring individually-customized information, interactive skill-building tools, monthly newsletter and opportunities to share self-management tips.

PainLink
Archived website that still contains applicable information.

The Mayday Fund
Extensive listing of internet resources relating to pain and pain management.

Arthritis Pain

Arthritis Foundation
The Arthritis Foundation offers information and tools to help people live a better life with arthritis.

Fight Arthritis Pain

Arthritis Today Magazine
Arthritis Today provides news reports and analyses of the latest trends in treatment and research, with perspective from the top minds in the field.

Let's Move Together
Let's Move Together is a nationwide movement led by the Arthritis Foundation that encourages people to move every day to prevent or treat arthritis.

Arthritis Foundation en Espanol
Visite nuestro sitio en español, donde puede encontrar información sobre Enfermedades específicas de artritis y leer la lista de preguntas frecuentes. También puede escríbirnos a ayuda@arthritis.org para enviarnos preguntas generales sobre la artritis o participar en nuestra sección de Foros.O bien, llame a nuestra línea gratuita 800-283-7800 con menu en español para solicitar información sobre la artritis, o para hallar su oficina local que le proporcione información sobre programas y servicios tales como grupos de apoyo, referencias médicas y clases en su área.

American College of Rheumatology
The American College of Rheumatology is an organization of and for physicians, health professionals, and scientists that advances rheumatology through programs of education, research, advocacy and practice support that foster excellence in the care of people with arthritis and rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.

Back Pain

Spine-Health
Loads of articles about back pain and sciatica. It does involve a lot of searching sometimes to find out what you want.

Sciatica.Org
This site has several useful articles about sciatica.

Back.Com
This site has nice easy to follow articles about back pain and sciatica.

Spine Universe
Although this site has loads of complimentary advertising it contains a wealth of knowledge on back pain and sciatica

Spine-Inc
A cross between dictionary and encyclopedia with information about back pain other back pain links.

Cancer Pain

Alliance of State Pain Initiatives
Network working to disseminate pain management info/advocacy to communities and enable legislative reform.

American Cancer Society (ACS)
Strong site, with something for everyone (patients, families, professionals, etc)

American Psychosocial Oncology Society
Site includes training (non-web), online lectures, updates, and other information.

American Society of Clinical Oncology
Lots of resources for medical professionals, including database and publications access.

Association of Oncology Social Work (AOSW)
Psychosocial oriented site complete with message boards and online courses.

Cancer Care
NPO designed to provide free, professional aid to cancer patients.

National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Component of NIH that regulates the National Cancer Program.

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS)
Relating to Cancer Survivorship Movement.

Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
Oncology information resource, targeted towards both professionals and affected individuals.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Tons of information, including advocacy networking and free information.

Chronic Pain

American Chronic Pain Association
To facilitate peer support and education for individuals with chronic pain and their families so that these individuals may live more fully in spite of their pain.

Chronic Pain Rehabilitation Program
The Chronic Pain Rehabilitation
This program at the VA hospital in Tampa, FL is an outstanding resource for veterans from all over the US.

The Mayday Fund
Extensive listing of internet resources relating to pain and pain management.

Diabetes

American Diabetes Association

American Association of Diabetes Educators: Find a Diabetes Educator

American Diabetes Association: Diabetes EXPO

National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases

American Diabetes Association: Connect with others

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia Network
Educational materials, including an extensive newsletter.

National Fibromyalgia Association
NPO dedicated to informing communities about Fibromyalgia. Includes magazine, newsletter, and other awareness items.

Headache Pain

American Headache Society (ACHE)
An educational resource for physicians, health care providers and patients who seek resources and educational information on headache and face pain.

Web MD
With assistance from the Cleveland Clinic, WebMD has put together a grid showing common headache pain relievers, conditions for which they are used, precautions and possible side effects.

NY Times Health Essentials
New York Times newspaper articles about headache pain including the use of over the counter medications and tips on how to talk with your physician.

FamilyDoctor.ORG
American Academy of Family Physiciansexplanation of migraine headaches including an extensive list of foods that trigger migraines.

StopPain.ORG
Department of Pain Medicine and Palliative Care at the Beth Israel Medical Center site that features a short video explaining migraines and anexplanation of Rebound Headaches. (Site is partially supported by the Mayday Fund)

National Headache Foundation
NPO with an interesting site, split in two, either for professional or headache sufferer.

Head, Neck & Facial Pain

American Academy of Orofacial Pain
Organization of professionals whose aim is to promote education/awareness of orofacial pain.

TMJ Association, Ltd
Association fostering research and education of TMJ diseases.

American Academy of Head, Neck and Facial Pain

Pediatric Pain

American Academy of Pediatrics

Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy

The Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association of America
Large array of resources, including brochures, books, slide kits, etc.