Resources for Spine Patients

Patient Educational Materials

These brochures were designed for our patients to help them better understand their diagnosis and treatment, and to help them prevent future injury.

    10 Rules for a Healthy Back
    About Physical Therapy
    Vertebroblasty-Kyphoplasty
    Your Guide to a Better Back
    Your Guide to a Better Neck 

Internet Resources

In addition to the information provided on this site, you may find helpful materials on these other web sites:

The North American Spine Society: Know Your Back
The North American Spine Society provides these patient education materials, including articles, printable brochures, and information about preventing back pain and treating a wide variety of spine conditions.

AANS
From the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, a comprehensive directory of neurosurgical conditions and diseases, with risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and both surgical and nonsurgical treatment options.

Tuck Sleep Foundation: Best Mattress for Your Back Pain
General information on the types and causes of back pain, along with a guide to sleep surface construction that can help alleviate pain.

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