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Reviewing Websites Dedicated To Treating Chronic PainIt is simply amazing how many websites there are that deal with chronic pain. I wanted to offer you a central location where you could see all of these sites, search them and look at various criteria as to how I rank them. This is a huge task which could take many months to fully study each site and write a review on them (besides just telling you which features they may have. I have decided to present you with a list of these sites (which will continue to grow as I find more sites) & instead of displaying all of their features and writing a review of all of them right now I thought I would pick the top 20 that I have found to repeately help me with my chronic pain. Each month, not only will I feature one (1) site, but I will continue to review five (5) more sites. My goal is to add a forum to this site so that you can add your comments & suggestions. Until then I offer you the form below to submit your favorite and least favorite chronic pain website. Please remember that this site does specialize in chronic BACK and NECK pain, so I prefer not to have sites added that deal with cancer pain or other types of chronic pain that don't have little information on chronic neck and back pain, or things related to the treatment, etc. of this. Add link here for HON Code and gov page that tells how sites are reviewed. Add a form here where you can tell us about your favorite site:
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Rating (1-5)  For Patients:Action on PainFix this one: OUR CHRONIC PAIN MISSION
http://www.actiononpain.org/ Action on Pain
http://www.actiononpain.org/ American Academy of Pain Medicine
http://www.painmed.org/ - The American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM) is the medical specialty society representing physicians practicing in the field of Pain Medicine American Academy of Pain Management
http://www.aapainmanage.org/ -is an inclusive, interdisciplinary organization serving clinicians who treat people with pain through education, setting standards of care, and advocacy. American Chronic Pain Association (ACPA)
http://www.theacpa.org -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.
To raise awareness among the health care community, policy makers, and the public at large about issues of living with chronic pain. American Pain Foundation
http://www.painfoundation.org - NPO site that contains newsletter, downloadable patient resources (MS Word), and discussion boards. Mission is to improve quality of life of people with pain by raising public awareness, providing practical information, promoting research, and advocating to remove barriers and increase access to effective pain management.
Istop.org
http://www.istop.org/ - The Institute for the Study and Treatment of Pain. Comprehensive Clinical Examination. Natural Effective Pain Relief American Pain Society (APS)
http://www.ampainsoc.org/ - Multidisciplinary, scientific and professional society. Contains announcements of positions, fellowships, grants, etc. American Society for Action on Pain
http://www.asappain.com druglibrary.orghttp://www.druglibrary.org/schaffer/asap/ - Patient organization interested in pain management issues/concerns. American Society for Pain Management Nursing
http://www.aspmn.org/ - Organization of professional nurses that provide support to pain management. Contains announcements and an e-mail list. American Society of Addiction Medicine
http://www.asam.org/ - Site dedicated to increasing the quality of addiction treatment. Includes certification, publications, and conference info. American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
http://www.asra.com/ - Member info, web-based CME, and fellowship opportunities are some of the highlights. British Medical Journal http://www.bmj.com Chronic Pain Forum
http://www.pain-forum.org/ -Discussion board for chronic pain sufferers. Chronic Pain Sites and Resources
http://www.theacpa.org/resources/linkpolicy.htm Cleveland Clinic
http://www.clevelandclinic.org Connecticut Hospital Association Health Care Ethics Resource Center
http://www.chime.org/ethics/default.htm Dr. Fisher - Battle Against Drug Cops Over Patient Rights
http://www.drfisher.org Doctor’s Guide to Pain Management Information & Resources
"http://165.112.78.61/DEPR/Assessing/Guide7.html"
Drug Abuse Warning Network: National Institute on Drug Abuse/National Institutes of Health Drugs4Real
http://www.drugs4real.com- An interactive prevention program that teaches adolescents about the influence of alcohol and drugs and strengthens their commitment to avoid taking these substances. National Foundation for the Treatment of Pain
http://www.paincare.org Not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing support for patients suffering from intractable pain, their families, friends and the physicians who treat them. Also a resource for medical professionals and attorneys concerned with legal issues regarding legitimate treatment of pain. National Pain Foundation
- A non-profit organization that provides education and support resources for people in chronic pain, their families, and physicians.http://www.painsupport.co.uk Natural Pain Relief
Pain & Policy Studies Group, University of Wisconsin
http://www.painpolicy.wisc.edu - The Pain & Policies Studies Group website contains a wealth of information about pain relief and public policy, both domestic and international.< Pain Medicine News
www.painmedicinenews.com - 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
http://www.pain-topics.org/ - 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
http://www.pain.com/ - Free web-based CME, articles, and pain journals (all free to view). PainAction
http://www.PainAction.com - Interactive individually customized site for pain patients with features including printable pain tracking journal, skill-building tools, and message board. PainLink
http://www.edc.org/PainLink/ - Archived website that still contains applicable information Pain Net, Inc.
http://www.painnet.com Physicians' Online
http://www.po.com Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
http://www.rwjf.org Roxane Laboratories Pain Institute
http://www.roxane.com Spine Health
www.spine-health.com Spine Universe
www.spineuniverse.com State Intractable Pain Policy: Current Status article
http://www.medsch.wisc.edu/painpolicy/publicat/97apssi.htm CHECK website address------------The Mayday Fund
http://www.themaydayfund.org Pain and Health.org
http://www.painandhealth.org/ - Extensive listing of internet resources relating to pain and pain management. University of Wisconsin Medical School Infolink
http://www.biostat.wisc.edu Wisconsin Pain Initiative
http://www.wisc.edu/wcpi - Grassroots organization of professionals that includes: pain management laws (WI), patient/public/professional education. For Healthcare Professionals: British Medical Journal
http://www.bmj.com Integrated Neuroscience Consortium
http://www.cnsresearch.com International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)
http://www.iasp-pain.org - NPO consisting of health professionals. Access to web-based learning, grants/awards, opportunities, etc. Internet Sites for Ethics and Related Topics
http://www.chime.org/ethics/ethicsite2.htm MedScape
http://www.medscape.com/ mobilePDR
PainEDU.org
http://www.painedu.org/ an educational website for clinicians, teaching about pain assessment and management. This site is a comprehensive resource and is based on the latest scientific information about pain treatment. The Pain Web
http://www.thepainweb.com/ Site for health professionals dealing in research, assessment and treatment of pain. The Pain & Policy Study Group, University of Wisconsin
http://www.medsch.wisc.edu/painpolicy/ Society for Pain Practice Management
http://www.sppm.org/s World Health Organization
http://www.who.ch/ Pain and the Law
http://www.painandthelaw.org/ World Wide Congress on Pain
http://www.pain.com
GlobalRph
http://www.globalrph.com/druginforx.ht Legal
American Society for Action on Pain
http://www.druglibrary.org/schaffer/asap/ American Society of Law, Medicine and Ethics
http://www.aslme.org Bazelon Mental Health Law Centerhttp://www.bazelon.org/welcome.html Drug Policy Alliance
http://www.drugpolicy.org FDA Controlled Substances Act
FDA Food,Drug, and Cosmetic Act
http://www.fda.gov/opacom/laws/fdcact/fdctoc.htm Physicians Desk Reference
http://www.pdrhealth.com/ Westlaw.com "http://www.westlaw.com" Chronic Pain Websites ReviewedWe are providing this information to enhance communication with your healthcare practitioner. Learn more. |
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| Name | Type | What is it? | What does it do? | How good is the research? | Exercise
| Exercise | Physical activity either alone or with a physical therapist | Strengthening exercises may help long-term neck pain. | Several studies found that exercise improved flexibility and decreased pain. | Manipulation
| Specialist care | Type of manual therapy for neck pain | A specialist uses hand movements to manipulate the neck joint, causing it to crack. Side effects include pain and headache. Rare side effects include stroke, slipped disk or death. | Several studies found that manipulation reduces neck pain and works better than other types of therapy. | Manipulation plus exercise
| Specialist care, exercise | Manual therapy plus physical activity | Physical activity plus hand movements by a specialist to manipulate the neck muscles and joints. | One study showed manipulation and exercise decreased neck pain and strengthened neck muscles over a short period of time. | Mobilization
| Physical therapy | Type of physical therapy to improve joint movement | Exercises are prescribed by the physical therapist for the specific area of pain in the neck. Side effects include headache, neck pain and arm pain. | Several studies showed that mobilization reduces neck pain. |
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| Name | Type | What is it? | What does it do? | How good is the research? | Acupuncture
| Complementary or alternative therapy | Procedure that inserts small, sterile needles into the body where energy (chi) is blocked | The needles unblock the energy and restore balance in the body. | Only some studies supported the use of acupuncture. Additional research is necessary. | Being treated by a specialist team
| Specialist care | A group of specialists | This group of specialists treat various aspects of the neck pain. | Not enough research to say that treatment by a team of experts improves neck pain. | Biofeedback
| Complementary or alternative therapy | Special technique designed to help people control tension in their neck muscles | A monitoring device is worn to measure muscle tension. The patient is taught how to relax. The monitor confirms the degree of muscle relaxation. | No research is available. | Drug treatments
(Acetaminophen,ibuprofen) | Pill | Medication | Various medications provide pain relief, decrease inflammation, improve mood or reduce muscle spasm. | Not much research is available, but evidence for side effects is known. | Education programs
| Education | Advice, pamphlets or group class | Resources available to learn about neck pain. | Two studies showed no difference in neck pain for those who had resources versus no resources. | Hot and cold packs
| Device | Products that produce heat or cold temperatures | Temperature treatments are used to reduce neck pain or muscle spasm. | No good research to show that temperature treatments help neck pain. | Soft collars and special pillows
| Device | Soft collar or pillow | Soft collar placed around the neck to offer support. Pillow used to support neck. | No evidence that soft collar or multiple pillows reduce neck pain. A single pillow and good posture can help neck pain. | TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation)
| Device | Battery-operated device consists of wires and pads that provide electrical current to the area of pain | Electrical current stimulates nerves in the neck, so pain stimulation decreases, providing pain relief. | No research to support TENS unit for neck pain. | Traction
| Device | A combination of ropes, pulleys and weights to provide resistance to neck muscles | A device is used to slowly stretch the neck muscles. | Two studies show traction is no better than other treatments. |
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