The American Spine and Chronic Pain Association is dedicated to assisting and supporting individuals whose quality of life is compromised due to the burden of chronic pain from unknown sources, degenerative conditions, nerve disorders, nerve damage, and from spinal conditions.
We are a non-profit 501(c )(3) with all donations to us tax deductible under section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code. All proceeds will be used to support qualified individuals who are suffering from chronic pain and spinal conditions.
About Coccydynia
View an educational video describing one particular nerve pain condition, spontaneous coccydynia. Coccydynia is an example of a terribly underserved and perplexing nerve disorder about which we aim to increase awareness.
Visit ASCPA’s YouTube site to view additional videos discussing other chronic pain and spinal conditions. Videos have been kindly provided by Dr. Nabil Ebraheim, M.D.
For additional information regarding coccydynia, visit our
About Coccydynia page.
Current statistics estimate that 25,000,000 Americans do not have access to adequate pain relief. The ASPCA believes that we and any organization or individual with the capacity to take action must do so. Every person should be able to expect to have their or chronic pain managed promptly and effectively by receiving the appropriate treatment(s) for their specific ailment. If you or someone you know has been experiencing chronic pain and does not have the needed resources, please connect them to us.
Unless one lives with chronic pain, it is difficult to imagine how pain can completely overtake a life. The ASCPA and its website were created to help those who don’t know where to turn — and to make information available to healthy individuals so they can better understand chronic pain conditions that probably affect at least one person they know. We want to improve the quality of life for those who suffer from chronic pain and for those who have to stand by helplessly, unable to help the pain sufferer.
In the United States, the physical, psychological, social, emotional and financial toll of chronic pain is enormous. Over 120,000,000 people have either become unable to function in the workforce or function with limitations — if they are fortunate to find an employer who is understanding of their limitations. Chronic pain decides what an individual can do physically. It diminishes the ability to take part in some of the simplest of activities that healthy individuals enjoy and take for granted.
According to a recent position paper by the American Academy of Pain Medicine, “the quality of pain care delivery in the United States continues to fall remarkably short of the current potential for optimal care . . . Effective treatment of persistent pain requires the highest level of clinical reasoning, selectively coordinated medical skills, the strategic use of resources and the orchestration of diverse areas of medical expertise . . . (this) position paper calls upon organized medicine to take action on behalf of patients and for the public health.”
The contents of The American Spine and Chronic Pain Association’s (ASCPA) web site are for informational purposes only. The ASCPA is not intended to be, nor should it be, viewed as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on this website. If you suspect you may have a medical emergency, call your physician or 911 immediately. The ASCPA does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, materials or opinions mentioned by this site.
