NASS (North American Spine Society)

NASS (North American Spine Society) is a medical organization that encourages research and education to foster ethical spine care. The organization boasts more than 5,000 members from a number of medical fields, including psychiatry, physical therapy, neurosurgery and more. This member-driven organization promotes legislative advocacy for doctors and patients, provides patients with information on spinal conditions and their treatments, and publishes a variety of educational materials.

Patient Resources

NASS provides information on spinal conditions and treatments to medical professionals and patients alike. All of the materials published by the organization undergo an extensive review process to ensure all information is accurate and up-to-date. NASS educates patients on the following topics:

• Identifying the symptoms of spinal conditions
• Treatment methods, including surgical options and alternative therapies
• Preventing neck and back pain
• And more

Physician Resources

Spine specialists can earn continuing medical education (CME) credits through a variety of courses offered by the organization. These courses are held in a number of locations throughout the country and are also offered at the organization’s annual meeting. NASS also provides hands-on training in a state-of-the-art bio-skills lab.

Additional Information

Patients and medical professionals who wish to learn more about NASS should visit the organization’s website at www.spine.org.