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Health Education Programs
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Low Back Pain Health Education Program
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IMPORTANT HEALTH NOTE: Back pain can be caused or aggravated by obesity
and lack of exercise. Back pain also is found more frequently in those who
smoke. Some of the resources listed on this page include information to help
you make healthy lifestyle changes for a healthy back. Consult your
doctor before starting any exercise program included in this information.
National and Statewide Low Back Pain Resource Information List
American Academy of Family Physicians Patient Information
(Click on Health Topics, then Lifting Safety; Low Back Pain; Low Back
Pain: Tips on Pain Relief and Prevention; Weight Control: Losing Weight and
Keeping it Off; Smoking: Why Do I Smoke?; Smoking, Do I Want to Quit?)
Spanish versions available. |
www.familydoctor.org |
Healthfinder Web site
(Enter the words back pain in the search box to connect to links
regarding healthy backs.) |
www.healthfinder.gov |
Medical Multimedia
(General information with animated pictures about the anatomy, causes,
self-care and prevention of back pain.) |
www.medicalmultimediagroup.com/pated/back.html |
McKinley Health Center, University of Illinois
(Click on Health Information, then Health Promotion, Back and Neck Care
Guide for general information on anatomy, causes of pain, self-care,
resources and treatment options for back pain.) |
www.mckinley.uiuc.edu |
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
(Information on back pain, treatment, research and chronic pain support
groups.) |
www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/backpain_doc.htm |
National Institutes for Health, Division of Safety
(Includes suggestions on correct body positioning for performing different
types of work tasks and describes exercises to relieve strain on the spine.) |
www.nih.gov/od/ors/ds/ergonomics/index.html |
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(Presents information on back pain through a case study. Treatment options are
explored.) |
www.fda.gov/fdac/features/1998/298_back.html |
Medline Plus
(Includes explanation of anatomy, causes of back pain, preventing back pain and
safety techniques for a healthier back using pictures and sound by the National
Library of Medicine.) |
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/backpain.html |
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Aim for a Healthy
Weight Web site
(Includes risk assessment for weight and exercise using a body mass index
calculator, exercise suggestions, diet counseling, including shopping lists,
menus, recipes and a menu planner.) English and Spanish versions available. |
www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/lose_wt/patmats.htm
To order NHLBI publications or ask for special topic information,
1-800-575-9355;
Toll-free number for weight control information,
1-877-946-4627 |
American Heart Association Fitness News Web site
(Includes a fitness diary to track progress online, fitness resources,
frequently asked fitness questions, and tips on starting a fitness plan
according to current activity levels.) |
www.justmove.org |
The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Web site
(Information on beginning a fitness program, including a fitness log; tips on
how to get fit for different age groups and varying beginning levels of
fitness. Publications and videos on healthy living and activity are available
for viewing online.) |
www.fitness.gov |
FirstGov for Consumers
(One-stop access to federal consumer information. Click on Diet and Weight
Control, Exercise and Fitness, Nutrition or Smoking and Tobacco.) |
www.consumer.gov/health.htm |
American Academy of Family Physicians Patient Information
(Click on Health Topics, then Weight Control: Losing Weight and Keeping
it Off; Smoking: Why Do I Smoke?; Smoking, Do I Want to Quit? Second
site includes a body mass index calculator and information on proper nutrition
and diet options.) Spanish versions available. |
www.familydoctor.org
www.familydoctor.org/healthy.html
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Freedom from Smoking
(Order free videos, audio cassettes and written materials or sign up for
on-line Freedom from Smoking Program, which includes online support group and
chat room.) |
www.lungusa.org/events/ffs.html#free |
The Low Back Pain Education Program is for health education purposes only. We do
not offer medical advice or medical services. Always consult your treating
physician for any medical advice or services you may need. You, as a member,
are responsible for selecting providers, services or products. All information
furnished by you is kept strictly confidential and only used to provide us with
information necessary for participation in the Low Back Pain Education Program.
While we believe the information on these Web sites may be of interest and
helpful to you, we do not recommend any products or services offered therein,
nor do we necessarily endorse or approve of any of the content of the Web
sites. Sole responsibility for the content of all such Web sites remains with
the applicable Web site-sponsoring organization.
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