Back Pain and Chronic Pain Message Boards
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This board is READ-ONLY -- go to the new forum here where you'll find the internet's largest and most helpful pain community. Enjoy!
Newbies Welcome
| Forum | Topics | Posts | Last post |
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New Member IntroductionsYou are most welcome to our community -- please introduce yourself to other members |
1541 | 8027 | 2008-06-26 13:32:56 by phxchele |
Pain
| Forum | Topics | Posts | Last post |
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Chronic PainFor understanding, managing, and coping with all manners of chronic pain |
1163 | 14233 | 2008-06-26 15:59:25 by alysse |
Lower Back PainDiscuss lower back pain, pain management, preventive advice, more |
1263 | 8603 | 2008-06-26 15:38:56 by Barrin6 |
Sciatica, Leg Pain (Radiculopathy)For all types of leg pain and sciatica, including diagnosis and treatments |
910 | 6230 | 2008-06-27 11:31:28 by Z06 |
Neck Pain (Cervical)For neck pain and cervical spine disorders and treatments |
2232 | 17481 | 2008-06-26 08:51:20 by fancypants |
Upper Back Pain - ThoracicFor pain in the upper region of the spine below the cervical region. |
128 | 930 | 2008-06-25 09:33:55 by sally123456 |
Conditions
| Forum | Topics | Posts | Last post |
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Arthritis, OsteoarthritisFor discussions focused on arthritis. |
44 | 394 | 2008-06-26 08:22:17 by jade2 |
Degenerative Disc DiseaseDiscuss your experiences with DDD. |
95 | 872 | 2008-06-26 09:30:41 by Cambran |
FibromyalgiaDiscuss your experiences with this muscular pain syndrome and how you treat and cope with its variety of symptoms. |
94 | 709 | 2008-06-25 21:48:57 by angelarna |
Osteoporosis and FracturesDiscuss osteoporosis and fractures - treating, preventing, posture, pain relief, surgery, caregiving. |
14 | 61 | 2008-06-24 06:04:49 by razzle5150 |
| 11 | 125 | 2008-06-25 02:02:17 by Angelback | |
Spinal StenosisTalk about your experience with lumbar and cervical spinal stenosis. |
33 | 210 | 2008-06-22 21:08:03 by aguamom |
Treatments
| Forum | Topics | Posts | Last post |
|---|---|---|---|
Alternative Treatments (NEW)For discussions on acupuncture, chiropractic, massage, diet and nutrition, and other non-medical treatments |
12 | 69 | 2008-06-26 08:28:22 by philworth |
Back Surgery and Neck SurgeryDiscussions about surgical treatment options and recovery |
4644 | 54423 | 2008-06-26 17:15:13 by Mizitalian83 |
Pain MedicationsDiscuss and share information on various medications, side effects, dosages, and other considerations |
786 | 7663 | 2008-06-26 17:25:23 by acajun |
Spinal InjectionsDiscussion of spinal injections, such as epidural steroid injections, facet injections, etc. |
446 | 2792 | 2008-06-26 11:47:22 by cmcmonagle |
Pain ManagementShare your experiences and knowledge of pain management programs and techniques, including pain pumps, spinal cord stimulators, ect. |
299 | 2813 | 2008-06-26 14:31:02 by Vic |
Mind, Body and Spirit
| Forum | Topics | Posts | Last post |
|---|---|---|---|
Depression & CopingDealing with pain everyday is depressing. Here's the place to talk about it, commiserate, and ask for help when you need it. |
273 | 3009 | 2008-06-26 14:48:42 by karenc |
Exercise and RehabDiscuss the exercises that help you to relieve back pain, give tips, and find motivation to get back into daily living |
215 | 1412 | 2008-06-25 16:14:12 by momof7 |
Diet, Nutrition, Weight LossEating healthy and losing weight can sometimes help back pain. Talk about your efforts to eat right and maintain a healthy weight. |
94 | 1542 | 2008-06-26 13:54:19 by lulusheart |
Stop SmokingIf you've tried to quit smoking but can't, you aren't alone. Discuss your plans to quit and share your successes (and frustrations) with others. |
64 | 537 | 2008-06-25 15:52:38 by Bubblegum |
Sleep ProblemsPain makes it difficult to sleep, and lack of sleep makes the pain worse. Discuss and share advice on how to get a good night's sleep here. |
74 | 644 | 2008-06-22 08:54:24 by Yona |
Matters of the HeartFor all things emotional/psychological you want to talk about--anxiety, stress, relationship issues, etc. |
377 | 5591 | 2008-06-26 15:07:39 by fancypants |
Casual Conversation
| Forum | Topics | Posts | Last post |
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Good News!Share your success story or recent accomplishment(s). Walked up the stairs today? Share the joy! |
178 | 1197 | 2008-06-26 13:44:32 by milliekeylargo |
Lighten and BrightenFor jokes, funny anecdotes, and other lighter topics |
336 | 3398 | 2008-06-27 02:58:22 by Bruce |
Water CoolerConnecting with others about topics that are not directly related to pain and treatments |
243 | 4841 | 2008-06-28 15:21:23 by PRIESTESS |
More Support
| Forum | Topics | Posts | Last post |
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AnnouncementsKeep current on the new articles and features at Spine-health.com, our blog, and this forum. We'll keep you posted. |
43 | 297 | 2008-06-25 21:59:28 by sysop |
Health Insurance IssuesFor questions and advice about workers compensation, health insurance, social security disability, and medicare & medicaid coverage. |
182 | 1285 | 2008-06-26 05:15:44 by Wlflvr |
Forum Help, Troubleshooting, SuggestionsSuggestions to help improve the forum? Not sure how to do something? Here's the place. |
149 | 1216 | 2008-06-26 14:16:33 by lotus26 |
