The North American Spine Society (NASS) is pleased to announce the launch of its new patient education Web site. Launched at NASS’ 24th Annual Meeting in San Francisco, www.knowyourback.org continues the Society’s dedication to providing patients with credible health information related to the causes, treatment and prevention of neck and back disorders. The site features a variety of educational tools including spine content, articles and reference materials on relevant spine health content.

Read the press release here.

The clinical information provided on this Web site is developed and reviewed by the physician members and spine specialists of the North American Spine Society, a nonprofit, multidisciplinary organization dedicated to spine education, research and advocacy. This information is not a substitute for care from a physician. For medical advice about your particular situation, please consult your health care provider.

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