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Radiofrequency Procedures: Medial Branch,
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COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF PAIN ORGANIZATIONS
MOST IMPORTANT SITES ARE LINKED- Click on the Blue Underlined Links to Go To Their
Websites
PubMed Free access to MEDLINE.
Acupuncture.com
Advanced Neuromodulation Systems Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANSI) is one of the three US spinal cord
stimulation companies that has been in existence for over a decade providing high-technology medical devices for the treatment of
chronic pain and deep brain stimulators. They are now owned by St Jude Medical.
American Academy of Craniofacial Pain The American Academy of Head, Neck and Facial Pain was founded in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, in August, 1985, to fulfill a need for more widespread knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular
disorders and to seek specialty status for those whose main professional interest is in the clinical treatment of head, neck and face
pain patients.
American Academy of Orofacial Pain The American Academy of Orofacial Pain,
an organization of health care professionals, is dedicated to alleviating pain and suffering through the promotion of excellence in
education, research and patient care in the field of orofacial pain and associated disorders.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons provides education and practice management services for orthopaedic surgeons and
allied health professionals. It also serves as an advocate for improved patient care and informs the public about the science of
orthopaedics. Founded at Northwestern University as a not-for-profit organization in 1933, the Academy has grown from a small
organization serving less than 500 members to the world's largest medical association of musculoskeletal specialists. The Academy
now serves about 24,000 members internationally.
American Academy of Pain Management is a group of naturopathic doctors, nurses, dentists, physical therapists, chiropractors, and
physicians, effectively just about anyone having an interest in pain that can be "certified" through a 2 hour examination. It serves as a
vehicle for these groups to obtain "certification" without having to do formal training in pain management in an academic setting.
American Academy of Pain Medicine As the practice of Pain Medicine has grown, a defined body of knowledge and scope of practice
have emerged, and today, Pain Medicine is recognized as a discrete specialty by the American Medical Association (AMA). AAPM is the
only pain organization with representation in the AMA House of Delegates.
American Alliance of Cancer Pain Initiatives The American Alliance of Cancer Pain Initiatives is dedicated to promoting cancer pain relief
nationwide by supporting the efforts of State Cancer Pain Initiatives. Cancer Pain Initiatives are voluntary, grassroots organizations
composed of nurses, physicians, pharmacists, social workers, psychologists, and representatives of clergy, higher education, and
government. Initiatives and their participants provide education and advocacy to healthcare providers, cancer patients and their
families.
American Association of Neurosurgical Surgeons Founded in 1931 as the Harvey Cushing Society, the American Association of
Neurological Surgeons (AANS) is a scientific and educational association with nearly 5,500 members worldwide. The AANS is dedicated to
advancing the specialty of neurological surgery in order to provide the highest quality of neurosurgical care to the public. All Active
members of the AANS are Board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Neurological surgery is the medical specialty
concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of disorders that affect the spinal column, spinal cord, brain,
nervous system and peripheral nerves.
American Back Society is a multidisciplinary group dedicated to the treatment of back pain and spinal disorder
American Board of Pain Medicine The American Board of Pain Medicine (ABPM) is committed to the certification of qualified
physicians in the field of Pain Medicine. The certification process employs practice-based requirements against which members of the
profession can be assessed.
American Chronic Pain Association Since 1980, we have provided a support system for people with chronic pain through education
in pain management skills and self-help group activities. Groups are open to anyone with chronic pain, regardless of race, creed,
sexual orientation, or the source of the pain.
American Council for Headache Education The American Council for Headache Education(ACHE) is a nonprofit patient-health
professional partnership dedicated to advancing the treatment and management of headache and to raising the public awareness of
headache as a valid, biologically based illness.
American Headache Society is a group of professionals dedicated to the advancement of the treatment of headaches, the most
common form of chronic daily pain
American Migraine Foundation is a non profit dedicated to research into migraine headaches
American Neuromodulation Society Dedicated to advancing the field of Neuromodulation through clinical research, education and
print material within the United States while increasing the avenues of development for it's members through professional networking
systems, ongoing communication other opportunities.
American Pain Foundation Nonprofit information resource and patient advocacy organization serving people with pain. Their mission
is to improve the quality of life of people with pain by providing practical information for patients, raising public awareness and
understanding of pain, and advocating against barriers to effective treatment.
American Pain Society The American Pain Society is a multidisciplinary organization of basic and clinical scientists, practicing
clinicians, policy analysts, and others. The mission of the American Pain Society is to advance pain-related research, education,
treatment and professional practice. The APS is a member of the International Association for the Study of Pain, and has several
subchapter societies including the Western Pain Society, Midwest Pain Society, etc.
American Society for Action on Pain We are an organization of patients who suffer from chronic pain, their families, the physicians who
treat them, and other interested citizens. There is a prevailing sentiment on this site that opioids and marijuana should be
unregulated drugs.
American Society of Addiction Medicine The nation's medical specialty society dedicated to educating physicians and improving the
treatment of individuals suffering from alcoholism and other addictions.
American Society of Anesthesiologists The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) is an educational, research and scientific
association of physicians organized to raise and maintain the standards of the medical practice of anesthesiology and improve the care
of the patient. Founded in 1905, ASA is the foremost advocate for all patients who require anesthesia or relief from pain.
American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians is an aggressive society pursuing increased reimbursement for physicians, political
action by litigation and by attempting to elect officials that are sympathetic to their cause, and have a journal that has markedly
improved.
American Society of Law, Medicine and Ethics Within this site you will find information about our two nationally acclaimed peer
reviewed journals, The Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics and The American Journal of Law & Medicine. You will be able to search for
information from the hundreds of articles that have been published. You will also be able to register for our educational conferences
and connect to relevant weblinks from the ASLME site.
American Society of Pain Management Nurses The American Society of Pain Management Nurses is an organization of professional
nurses dedicated to promoting and providing optimal care of patients with pain, including the management of its sequelae. This is
accomplished through education, standards, advocacy, and research.
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine This site contains information about ASRA, as well as excerpts from our
Newsletter, schedules of upcoming meetings, and information about fellowships in pain management. The headquarters in Richmond,
Virginia is happy to provide you any further information. We welcome your visit to our site, and trust that you will find the information
useful and worth revisiting as we update it each quarter!
American Spine Injury Association During the decade of the 1960s, physicians and other medical professionals engaged in the
treatment of spinal cord injury sought to align themselves as a group, in an effort to exchange ideas and work together toward the
establishment of a model for care delivery to this patient population.
Arthritis Foundation The Arthritis Foundation is the only national not-for-profit organization that supports the more than 100 types of
arthritis and related conditions with advocacy, programs, services and research.
Arthritis Huddle Osteoarthritis - Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Information Description: The Arthritis Huddle program offers doctors,
patients and communities across the country access to innovative osteoarthritis treatment strategies and educational programs.
Australian Pain Society The APS is truly a multi disciplinary organisation with representatives among its members from many medical
specialties, as well as dentistry, psychology, nursing, general practitioners other health professionals and the basic sciences.
Canadian Pain Society Dedicated to foster and encourage research on pain mechanisms and pain syndromes and to help improve the
management of patients with acute and chronic pain by bringing together the basic scientists and health professionals of various
disciplines and backgrounds who have an interest in pain research and management.
Cancer Pain Management in Children CME The design and development of this website and its contents were funded by a grant from
the Texas Cancer Council, as a resource, focused on pain management, for health professionals who care for children with cancer. Pain
is frequently a significant acute and chronic symptom of these children and is often under treated. A better understanding of the nature
of pain, new interventions, agents, and methods of pain medication delivery are essential components to improving a child's care and
quality of life. The site offers Continuing Education credit for those who complete the requirements.
Cervical Spine Research Society Organization interested in clinical and research problems of the cervical spine. Its purpose is the
exchange and development of ideas and philosophy regarding the diagnosis and treatment of cervical spine injury and disease.
Chronic Pain Association of Canada We are a grass roots organization that has grown because of a desperate need for relief of chronic
pain. Thousands of humans are crying in agony with unrelenting pain that has no end. With the proper education and the most up to
date treatment, there is no need to suffer so much.
Congress of Neurosurgical Surgeons The Congress of Neurological Surgeons exists for the purpose of promoting the public welfare
through the advancement of neurosurgery, by a commitment to excellence in education, and by dedication to research and scientific
knowledge.
Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) The function of the DEA is to control the access, distribution, manufacture of controlled substances
in the US and to eradicate or control illicit drug manufacture and importation. Each doctor in the US prescribing controlled substances a
European Cervical Spine Society Organization interested in clinical and research problems of the cervical spine. Its purpose is the
exchange and development of ideas and philosophy regarding the diagnosis and treatment of cervical spine injury and disease.
European Journal of Pain – The European Journal of Pain is a multi-disciplinary international journal that aims to become a global
forum on all major aspects of pain and its management. The journal differs from existing pain journals in its clinical and educational
emphasis. Submissions from all over the world are welcome.
European Society of Regional Anaesthesia and Pain Therapy The European Society of Regional Anaesthesia was founded in Heidelberg
in 1980 on the suggestion of the late Professor John Bonica, to further regional Anaesthesia in Europe.
European Spine Society The aims of the Spine Society of Europe (SSE) are to stimulate the exchange of knowledge and ideas in the
field of research, prevention and treatment of spine diseases and related problems and to coordinate efforts undertaken in European
countries for further development in this field.
Food and Drug Administration Stated most simply, FDA's mission is to promote and protect the public health by helping safe and
effective products reach the market in a timely way, and monitoring products for continued safety after they are in use. Our work is a
blending of law and science aimed at protecting consumers.
Fundación Internacional del Dolor (FID) es una organización no gubernamental (ONG), dedicada al estudio y tratamiento de cualquier
tipo de dolor, cuando es considerado como síntoma no necesario, que produce sufrimiento a las personas.
Head Pain Association of Michigan The Head Pain Association of Michigan (HPAM) was incorporated as a nonprofit organization in 1992
and consists primarily of head pain sufferers and their families.
iMigraine.net by Dr. Troost (Bowman Gray School of Medicine) This site is full of very interesting information about headaches and their
treatment including Botox.
International Association for the Study of Pain Welcome to IASP®. We are the largest multidisciplinary international association
in the field of pain. Founded in 1973, IASP is a non-profit professional organization dedicated to furthering research on pain and
improving the care of patients with pain. Membership in IASP is open to scientists, physicians, dentists, psychologists, nurses, physical
therapists, and other health professionals actively engaged in pain research and to those who have special interest in the diagnosis
and treatment of pain.
International Center for the Control of Pain in Children and Adults One of just a handful of sites with information about pain in children.
International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society The purpose of the International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society, Inc.
(IFESS), is to promote the research, application, and understanding of electrical stimulation as it is utilized in the field of medicine
through meetings, tutorials, publications, and the exchange of information.
International Neuromodulation Society The goal of the International Neuromodulation Society (INS) is to promote therapeutic
neuromodulation in its broadest sense at a clinical and scientific level. A major focus of the Society is to promote and achieve high
standards of clinical and scientific investigation through the exchange of knowledge.
International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine The purpose of The International Society for the Study of the Lumbar
Spine, a non-profit organization founded in 1974, is to bring together those individuals throughout the world, who, by their
contributions and activities both in the area of research and clinical study, have, or are indicating interest in the lumbar spine in health
and in disease. Its further purpose is to serve as a forum for the exchange of information of both an investigative and clinical nature
which relates to low back pain and disability.
International Spinal Intervention Society is an large association of physicians interested in the development, implementation and
standardization of percutaneous techniques for the precision diagnosis of spinal pain. By constituting a forum for the exchange of
ideas, by undertaking research, and by holding public lectures, the association seeks to consolidate developments in diagnostic needle
procedures, to identify and resolve persisting controversies, to publicize developments, and to recommend standards of practice based
on scientific data.
Medscape CME Medscape offers specialists, primary care physicians, and other health professionals the Web's most robust and
integrated medical information and education tools.
Medtronic, Inc. Medtronic is the world leader in medical technology providing lifelong solutions for people with chronic disease. We
offer products, therapies and services that enhance or extend the lives of millions of people. Each year, 2.5 million patients benefit
from Medtronic's technology, used to treat conditions such as heart disease, neurological disorders, and vascular illnesses.
National Fibromyalgia Association- A support group for the study of fibromyalgia and its ramifications
National Foundation for the Treatment of Pain The National Foundation for the Treatment of Pain is a not-for-profit organization
dedicated to providing support for patients who are suffering from intractable pain, their families, friends and the physicians who treat
them. We are also a resource for medical professionals and attorneys concerned with legal issues regarding the legitimate treatment
of pain.
National Organization for Healthy Backs BackCare is a UK Charity which helps people manage and prevent back pain by providing
advice, promoting self help, encouraging debate and funding scientific research into better back care. BackCare's self management
program that has helped many people with long term back pain.
National Vulvodynia Association The National Vulvodynia Association (NVA) is a nonprofit organization created in 1994 to improve the
lives of individuals affected by vulvodynia, a spectrum of chronic vulvar pain disorders.
NC Industrial Commission (Workers Comp.) Established in 1929 to administer the Workers’ Compensation Act, the Industrial
Commission is a division of the N.C. Department of Commerce. The Commission's operations are centrally located on the sixth floor of
the Dobbs Building at 430 North Salisbury Street in downtown Raleigh, but Workers’ Compensation and Tort Hearings are held in all
100 counties of the state. The Industrial Commission also is responsible for administering the Law-Enforcement Officers', Firemen's,
Rescue Squad Workers' and Civil Air Patrol Members' Death Benefits Act, and the Childhood Vaccine Related Injury Act.
Neurosurgery://On Callâ The official website of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological
Surgeons.
North American Chronic Pain Association of Canada The North American Chronic Pain Association, NACPAC, is a national association of
self-help groups dedicated to providing support to people in chronic pain and to giving them assistance in living their lives to the fullest.
North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS) is dedicated to advancing the field of Neuromodulation through clinical research,
education, and print material within the United States while increasing the avenues of development for its members through
professional networking systems, ongoing communication and other opportunities.
North American Pain and Disability Group Consulting group on disability evaluations.
North American Spine Society NASS is a multidisciplinary medical organization predominately consisting of neurological surgeons
and orthopedic spine surgeons that advances quality spine care through education, research and advocacy.
O.U.C.H. (Organization for Understanding Cluster Headaches) The Organization for Understanding Cluster Headaches (O.U.C.H.)
provides information and emotional support to cluster headache sufferers throughout the world.
We encourage, support and participate in research to develop new and improved therapies and practices for treating cluster headaches.
Pain & Policy Studies Group, University of Wisconsin The purpose of this website is to facilitate public access to information about
pain relief and public policy, including material published by the PPSG and other authoritative sources.
Pain Relief Foundation The Pain Relief Foundation is a UK charity which funds research into the causes and treatment of human chronic
pain and is concerned with education of doctors and nurses in pain management.
Pain.com CME. Excellent source of information for physicians, as well as patients, on a variety of topics, including: Cancer Pain;
Interventional Pain Management; Migrain/Headache Pain; Regional Anesthesia; and Perioperative Pain
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Association of California The Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association of California is a non-
profit corporation comprised of individuals dedicated to promoting education in the medical
condition known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (RSD), to render assistance to those people who suffer from RSD, and to
assist groups
or research facilities in an attempt to develop effective diagnosis, treatment and cure for Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) and all
Complex Regional Pain Syndromes(CRPS).
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association of America This site is meant to increase your knowledge and awareness
of RSDS. Because everyone is different, the information expressed herein cannot and should not be used to diagnose or treat
individual health problems. A health care professional can best guide you.
Scoliosis Research Society The Mission of the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) is to foster optimal care of the patient with any disorder
that may affect the shape, alignment or function of the spine, throughout life. The SRS accomplishes this, through education, research,
advocacy and ethical practice.
SOCIEDAD ESPAÑOLA DEL DOLOR Los fines de la S.E.D. son exclusivamente de naturaleza educativa, científica y benéfica, incluyendo
los siguientes: Impulsar y promover la investigación sobre los mecanismos y síndromes del dolor, así como ayudar a mejorar los
tratamientos de pacientes con dolores agudos y crónicos, agrupando; científicos básicos, médicos y otros profesionales de la salud
procedentes de diversas disciplinas y áreas, que compartan el interés por la investigación sobre el dolor y su tratamiento.
Society of Interventional Radiology In this section, you'll find answers to many commonly-asked questions about interventional
radiology, including what IR is, details about the history of our profession, who the key people in our Society are, and more.
Society of Pain Practice Management offers information pertinent to the specialty of pain management--Diagnosis and treatment
information, updates on billing and legislative news items, book reviews, online meeting registration, and Membership information.
Spine Inc. Site developed by a patient, for other patients. The site as it stands is made up of text I have written myself and a huge
amount of information pooled from the web, some of it in the most audacious fashion. I could have re-written the text and called it my
own but, I'm not a physician or a wordsmith so I've left it to the professionals.
In all instances I have linked to the corresponding site and tried to give credit where it's due and have included them here along with
all the other major spine information resources I can find in the tool bar above.
Spine Society of Europe clinicians and scientists dealing with spinal disorders and the study of the spine in general. Its members come
from all parts of Europe and numerous non-Europeans are corresponding members.
Spine-health In-depth information to help patients understand, prevent and seek appropriate treatment for back pain and neck pain—
written and reviewed by leading spine physicians
Spine Universe.com Website dedicated to providing information and links related to spine disease and treatments.
World Institute of Pain Pain medicine is gradually developing into a specialty in the United States. Anesthesiologists have taken the
lead by granting board-certified anesthesiologists, with training in pain management, an added qualification certificate.
Websites
PubMed Free access to MEDLINE.
Acupuncture.com
Advanced Neuromodulation Systems Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANSI) is one of the three US spinal cord
stimulation companies that has been in existence for over a decade providing high-technology medical devices for the treatment of
chronic pain and deep brain stimulators. They are now owned by St Jude Medical.
American Academy of Craniofacial Pain The American Academy of Head, Neck and Facial Pain was founded in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, in August, 1985, to fulfill a need for more widespread knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular
disorders and to seek specialty status for those whose main professional interest is in the clinical treatment of head, neck and face
pain patients.
American Academy of Orofacial Pain The American Academy of Orofacial Pain,
an organization of health care professionals, is dedicated to alleviating pain and suffering through the promotion of excellence in
education, research and patient care in the field of orofacial pain and associated disorders.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons provides education and practice management services for orthopaedic surgeons and
allied health professionals. It also serves as an advocate for improved patient care and informs the public about the science of
orthopaedics. Founded at Northwestern University as a not-for-profit organization in 1933, the Academy has grown from a small
organization serving less than 500 members to the world's largest medical association of musculoskeletal specialists. The Academy
now serves about 24,000 members internationally.
American Academy of Pain Management is a group of naturopathic doctors, nurses, dentists, physical therapists, chiropractors, and
physicians, effectively just about anyone having an interest in pain that can be "certified" through a 2 hour examination. It serves as a
vehicle for these groups to obtain "certification" without having to do formal training in pain management in an academic setting.
American Academy of Pain Medicine As the practice of Pain Medicine has grown, a defined body of knowledge and scope of practice
have emerged, and today, Pain Medicine is recognized as a discrete specialty by the American Medical Association (AMA). AAPM is the
only pain organization with representation in the AMA House of Delegates.
American Alliance of Cancer Pain Initiatives The American Alliance of Cancer Pain Initiatives is dedicated to promoting cancer pain relief
nationwide by supporting the efforts of State Cancer Pain Initiatives. Cancer Pain Initiatives are voluntary, grassroots organizations
composed of nurses, physicians, pharmacists, social workers, psychologists, and representatives of clergy, higher education, and
government. Initiatives and their participants provide education and advocacy to healthcare providers, cancer patients and their
families.
American Association of Neurosurgical Surgeons Founded in 1931 as the Harvey Cushing Society, the American Association of
Neurological Surgeons (AANS) is a scientific and educational association with nearly 5,500 members worldwide. The AANS is dedicated to
advancing the specialty of neurological surgery in order to provide the highest quality of neurosurgical care to the public. All Active
members of the AANS are Board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Neurological surgery is the medical specialty
concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of disorders that affect the spinal column, spinal cord, brain,
nervous system and peripheral nerves.
American Back Society is a multidisciplinary group dedicated to the treatment of back pain and spinal disorder
American Board of Pain Medicine The American Board of Pain Medicine (ABPM) is committed to the certification of qualified
physicians in the field of Pain Medicine. The certification process employs practice-based requirements against which members of the
profession can be assessed.
American Chronic Pain Association Since 1980, we have provided a support system for people with chronic pain through education
in pain management skills and self-help group activities. Groups are open to anyone with chronic pain, regardless of race, creed,
sexual orientation, or the source of the pain.
American Council for Headache Education The American Council for Headache Education(ACHE) is a nonprofit patient-health
professional partnership dedicated to advancing the treatment and management of headache and to raising the public awareness of
headache as a valid, biologically based illness.
American Headache Society is a group of professionals dedicated to the advancement of the treatment of headaches, the most
common form of chronic daily pain
American Migraine Foundation is a non profit dedicated to research into migraine headaches
American Neuromodulation Society Dedicated to advancing the field of Neuromodulation through clinical research, education and
print material within the United States while increasing the avenues of development for it's members through professional networking
systems, ongoing communication other opportunities.
American Pain Foundation Nonprofit information resource and patient advocacy organization serving people with pain. Their mission
is to improve the quality of life of people with pain by providing practical information for patients, raising public awareness and
understanding of pain, and advocating against barriers to effective treatment.
American Pain Society The American Pain Society is a multidisciplinary organization of basic and clinical scientists, practicing
clinicians, policy analysts, and others. The mission of the American Pain Society is to advance pain-related research, education,
treatment and professional practice. The APS is a member of the International Association for the Study of Pain, and has several
subchapter societies including the Western Pain Society, Midwest Pain Society, etc.
American Society for Action on Pain We are an organization of patients who suffer from chronic pain, their families, the physicians who
treat them, and other interested citizens. There is a prevailing sentiment on this site that opioids and marijuana should be
unregulated drugs.
American Society of Addiction Medicine The nation's medical specialty society dedicated to educating physicians and improving the
treatment of individuals suffering from alcoholism and other addictions.
American Society of Anesthesiologists The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) is an educational, research and scientific
association of physicians organized to raise and maintain the standards of the medical practice of anesthesiology and improve the care
of the patient. Founded in 1905, ASA is the foremost advocate for all patients who require anesthesia or relief from pain.
American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians is an aggressive society pursuing increased reimbursement for physicians, political
action by litigation and by attempting to elect officials that are sympathetic to their cause, and have a journal that has markedly
improved.
American Society of Law, Medicine and Ethics Within this site you will find information about our two nationally acclaimed peer
reviewed journals, The Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics and The American Journal of Law & Medicine. You will be able to search for
information from the hundreds of articles that have been published. You will also be able to register for our educational conferences
and connect to relevant weblinks from the ASLME site.
American Society of Pain Management Nurses The American Society of Pain Management Nurses is an organization of professional
nurses dedicated to promoting and providing optimal care of patients with pain, including the management of its sequelae. This is
accomplished through education, standards, advocacy, and research.
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine This site contains information about ASRA, as well as excerpts from our
Newsletter, schedules of upcoming meetings, and information about fellowships in pain management. The headquarters in Richmond,
Virginia is happy to provide you any further information. We welcome your visit to our site, and trust that you will find the information
useful and worth revisiting as we update it each quarter!
American Spine Injury Association During the decade of the 1960s, physicians and other medical professionals engaged in the
treatment of spinal cord injury sought to align themselves as a group, in an effort to exchange ideas and work together toward the
establishment of a model for care delivery to this patient population.
Arthritis Foundation The Arthritis Foundation is the only national not-for-profit organization that supports the more than 100 types of
arthritis and related conditions with advocacy, programs, services and research.
Arthritis Huddle Osteoarthritis - Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Information Description: The Arthritis Huddle program offers doctors,
patients and communities across the country access to innovative osteoarthritis treatment strategies and educational programs.
Australian Pain Society The APS is truly a multi disciplinary organisation with representatives among its members from many medical
specialties, as well as dentistry, psychology, nursing, general practitioners other health professionals and the basic sciences.
Canadian Pain Society Dedicated to foster and encourage research on pain mechanisms and pain syndromes and to help improve the
management of patients with acute and chronic pain by bringing together the basic scientists and health professionals of various
disciplines and backgrounds who have an interest in pain research and management.
Cancer Pain Management in Children CME The design and development of this website and its contents were funded by a grant from
the Texas Cancer Council, as a resource, focused on pain management, for health professionals who care for children with cancer. Pain
is frequently a significant acute and chronic symptom of these children and is often under treated. A better understanding of the nature
of pain, new interventions, agents, and methods of pain medication delivery are essential components to improving a child's care and
quality of life. The site offers Continuing Education credit for those who complete the requirements.
Cervical Spine Research Society Organization interested in clinical and research problems of the cervical spine. Its purpose is the
exchange and development of ideas and philosophy regarding the diagnosis and treatment of cervical spine injury and disease.
Chronic Pain Association of Canada We are a grass roots organization that has grown because of a desperate need for relief of chronic
pain. Thousands of humans are crying in agony with unrelenting pain that has no end. With the proper education and the most up to
date treatment, there is no need to suffer so much.
Congress of Neurosurgical Surgeons The Congress of Neurological Surgeons exists for the purpose of promoting the public welfare
through the advancement of neurosurgery, by a commitment to excellence in education, and by dedication to research and scientific
knowledge.
Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) The function of the DEA is to control the access, distribution, manufacture of controlled substances
in the US and to eradicate or control illicit drug manufacture and importation. Each doctor in the US prescribing controlled substances a
European Cervical Spine Society Organization interested in clinical and research problems of the cervical spine. Its purpose is the
exchange and development of ideas and philosophy regarding the diagnosis and treatment of cervical spine injury and disease.
European Journal of Pain – The European Journal of Pain is a multi-disciplinary international journal that aims to become a global
forum on all major aspects of pain and its management. The journal differs from existing pain journals in its clinical and educational
emphasis. Submissions from all over the world are welcome.
European Society of Regional Anaesthesia and Pain Therapy The European Society of Regional Anaesthesia was founded in Heidelberg
in 1980 on the suggestion of the late Professor John Bonica, to further regional Anaesthesia in Europe.
European Spine Society The aims of the Spine Society of Europe (SSE) are to stimulate the exchange of knowledge and ideas in the
field of research, prevention and treatment of spine diseases and related problems and to coordinate efforts undertaken in European
countries for further development in this field.
Food and Drug Administration Stated most simply, FDA's mission is to promote and protect the public health by helping safe and
effective products reach the market in a timely way, and monitoring products for continued safety after they are in use. Our work is a
blending of law and science aimed at protecting consumers.
Fundación Internacional del Dolor (FID) es una organización no gubernamental (ONG), dedicada al estudio y tratamiento de cualquier
tipo de dolor, cuando es considerado como síntoma no necesario, que produce sufrimiento a las personas.
Head Pain Association of Michigan The Head Pain Association of Michigan (HPAM) was incorporated as a nonprofit organization in 1992
and consists primarily of head pain sufferers and their families.
iMigraine.net by Dr. Troost (Bowman Gray School of Medicine) This site is full of very interesting information about headaches and their
treatment including Botox.
International Association for the Study of Pain Welcome to IASP®. We are the largest multidisciplinary international association
in the field of pain. Founded in 1973, IASP is a non-profit professional organization dedicated to furthering research on pain and
improving the care of patients with pain. Membership in IASP is open to scientists, physicians, dentists, psychologists, nurses, physical
therapists, and other health professionals actively engaged in pain research and to those who have special interest in the diagnosis
and treatment of pain.
International Center for the Control of Pain in Children and Adults One of just a handful of sites with information about pain in children.
International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society The purpose of the International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society, Inc.
(IFESS), is to promote the research, application, and understanding of electrical stimulation as it is utilized in the field of medicine
through meetings, tutorials, publications, and the exchange of information.
International Neuromodulation Society The goal of the International Neuromodulation Society (INS) is to promote therapeutic
neuromodulation in its broadest sense at a clinical and scientific level. A major focus of the Society is to promote and achieve high
standards of clinical and scientific investigation through the exchange of knowledge.
International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine The purpose of The International Society for the Study of the Lumbar
Spine, a non-profit organization founded in 1974, is to bring together those individuals throughout the world, who, by their
contributions and activities both in the area of research and clinical study, have, or are indicating interest in the lumbar spine in health
and in disease. Its further purpose is to serve as a forum for the exchange of information of both an investigative and clinical nature
which relates to low back pain and disability.
International Spinal Intervention Society is an large association of physicians interested in the development, implementation and
standardization of percutaneous techniques for the precision diagnosis of spinal pain. By constituting a forum for the exchange of
ideas, by undertaking research, and by holding public lectures, the association seeks to consolidate developments in diagnostic needle
procedures, to identify and resolve persisting controversies, to publicize developments, and to recommend standards of practice based
on scientific data.
Medscape CME Medscape offers specialists, primary care physicians, and other health professionals the Web's most robust and
integrated medical information and education tools.
Medtronic, Inc. Medtronic is the world leader in medical technology providing lifelong solutions for people with chronic disease. We
offer products, therapies and services that enhance or extend the lives of millions of people. Each year, 2.5 million patients benefit
from Medtronic's technology, used to treat conditions such as heart disease, neurological disorders, and vascular illnesses.
National Fibromyalgia Association- A support group for the study of fibromyalgia and its ramifications
National Foundation for the Treatment of Pain The National Foundation for the Treatment of Pain is a not-for-profit organization
dedicated to providing support for patients who are suffering from intractable pain, their families, friends and the physicians who treat
them. We are also a resource for medical professionals and attorneys concerned with legal issues regarding the legitimate treatment
of pain.
National Organization for Healthy Backs BackCare is a UK Charity which helps people manage and prevent back pain by providing
advice, promoting self help, encouraging debate and funding scientific research into better back care. BackCare's self management
program that has helped many people with long term back pain.
National Vulvodynia Association The National Vulvodynia Association (NVA) is a nonprofit organization created in 1994 to improve the
lives of individuals affected by vulvodynia, a spectrum of chronic vulvar pain disorders.
NC Industrial Commission (Workers Comp.) Established in 1929 to administer the Workers’ Compensation Act, the Industrial
Commission is a division of the N.C. Department of Commerce. The Commission's operations are centrally located on the sixth floor of
the Dobbs Building at 430 North Salisbury Street in downtown Raleigh, but Workers’ Compensation and Tort Hearings are held in all
100 counties of the state. The Industrial Commission also is responsible for administering the Law-Enforcement Officers', Firemen's,
Rescue Squad Workers' and Civil Air Patrol Members' Death Benefits Act, and the Childhood Vaccine Related Injury Act.
Neurosurgery://On Callâ The official website of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological
Surgeons.
North American Chronic Pain Association of Canada The North American Chronic Pain Association, NACPAC, is a national association of
self-help groups dedicated to providing support to people in chronic pain and to giving them assistance in living their lives to the fullest.
North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS) is dedicated to advancing the field of Neuromodulation through clinical research,
education, and print material within the United States while increasing the avenues of development for its members through
professional networking systems, ongoing communication and other opportunities.
North American Pain and Disability Group Consulting group on disability evaluations.
North American Spine Society NASS is a multidisciplinary medical organization predominately consisting of neurological surgeons
and orthopedic spine surgeons that advances quality spine care through education, research and advocacy.
O.U.C.H. (Organization for Understanding Cluster Headaches) The Organization for Understanding Cluster Headaches (O.U.C.H.)
provides information and emotional support to cluster headache sufferers throughout the world.
We encourage, support and participate in research to develop new and improved therapies and practices for treating cluster headaches.
Pain & Policy Studies Group, University of Wisconsin The purpose of this website is to facilitate public access to information about
pain relief and public policy, including material published by the PPSG and other authoritative sources.
Pain Relief Foundation The Pain Relief Foundation is a UK charity which funds research into the causes and treatment of human chronic
pain and is concerned with education of doctors and nurses in pain management.
Pain.com CME. Excellent source of information for physicians, as well as patients, on a variety of topics, including: Cancer Pain;
Interventional Pain Management; Migrain/Headache Pain; Regional Anesthesia; and Perioperative Pain
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Association of California The Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association of California is a non-
profit corporation comprised of individuals dedicated to promoting education in the medical
condition known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (RSD), to render assistance to those people who suffer from RSD, and to
assist groups
or research facilities in an attempt to develop effective diagnosis, treatment and cure for Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) and all
Complex Regional Pain Syndromes(CRPS).
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association of America This site is meant to increase your knowledge and awareness
of RSDS. Because everyone is different, the information expressed herein cannot and should not be used to diagnose or treat
individual health problems. A health care professional can best guide you.
Scoliosis Research Society The Mission of the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) is to foster optimal care of the patient with any disorder
that may affect the shape, alignment or function of the spine, throughout life. The SRS accomplishes this, through education, research,
advocacy and ethical practice.
SOCIEDAD ESPAÑOLA DEL DOLOR Los fines de la S.E.D. son exclusivamente de naturaleza educativa, científica y benéfica, incluyendo
los siguientes: Impulsar y promover la investigación sobre los mecanismos y síndromes del dolor, así como ayudar a mejorar los
tratamientos de pacientes con dolores agudos y crónicos, agrupando; científicos básicos, médicos y otros profesionales de la salud
procedentes de diversas disciplinas y áreas, que compartan el interés por la investigación sobre el dolor y su tratamiento.
Society of Interventional Radiology In this section, you'll find answers to many commonly-asked questions about interventional
radiology, including what IR is, details about the history of our profession, who the key people in our Society are, and more.
Society of Pain Practice Management offers information pertinent to the specialty of pain management--Diagnosis and treatment
information, updates on billing and legislative news items, book reviews, online meeting registration, and Membership information.
Spine Inc. Site developed by a patient, for other patients. The site as it stands is made up of text I have written myself and a huge
amount of information pooled from the web, some of it in the most audacious fashion. I could have re-written the text and called it my
own but, I'm not a physician or a wordsmith so I've left it to the professionals.
In all instances I have linked to the corresponding site and tried to give credit where it's due and have included them here along with
all the other major spine information resources I can find in the tool bar above.
Spine Society of Europe clinicians and scientists dealing with spinal disorders and the study of the spine in general. Its members come
from all parts of Europe and numerous non-Europeans are corresponding members.
Spine-health In-depth information to help patients understand, prevent and seek appropriate treatment for back pain and neck pain—
written and reviewed by leading spine physicians
Spine Universe.com Website dedicated to providing information and links related to spine disease and treatments.
World Institute of Pain Pain medicine is gradually developing into a specialty in the United States. Anesthesiologists have taken the
lead by granting board-certified anesthesiologists, with training in pain management, an added qualification certificate.