Organized sections here do a good job of covering basic anatomy, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, but the best reasons to visit are the illustrations. Each link within the text takes visitors to diagrams, X-rays, photographs or animated graphics. This is great for understanding what a doctor really means when he or she says that you have a herniated disk or segmental instability. This no-nonsense site focuses on proper back care during daily activities. Learn correct posture for standing, lifting, sitting and sleeping.
Diagrams illustrate back dos and don'ts.
There's also information on stretching, weight lifting and aerobic exercise. The site finishes up with a quick look at symptoms and medical care. For some people, back pain is due to repetitive strain injury. Although this site promotes the author's books, it also offers solid information on this type of injury, from risk factors to prevention tips to resources for finding a physician. There's a good selection of articles on ergonomics, posture and repetitive stress injury myths, which the site advises that you print out and read offline to prevent eye strain.