Spine Surgery Patient Testimonial: Garry

Garry shares his spine surgery patient testimonial for Nebraska Spine Hospital.

Here at Nebraska Spine Hospital, we focus only on the spine to offer our patients unmatched expertise. From our surgeons to our nurses, everyone specializes in treating spine surgery patients.  Honing in on one specialty allows our team to provide a quality of care that simply can’t be found anywhere else in the area. Since […]

3 Tips For A Safe Winter Workout

Person stretching outdoors in winter clothing before a cold-weather workout session.

Exercise is a wonderful thing. It helps keep your entire body healthy, including your spine. If you’re like a lot of our patients, the cold weather can discourage you from sticking to your normal workout routine. We have some motivation to get you moving and a few tips to ensure you have a safe winter […]

Herniated Disc: What Is It And What Causes It?

Diagram of a herniated spinal disc showing nerve compression and disc displacement

There are more than 3 million cases of herniated discs every year. To say the least, it’s a very common spinal condition. If you haven’t heard of a herniated disc, the condition is also known as a slipped disc or ruptured disc. They occur most commonly in the lower back, but can also happen in […]

4 Healthy New Year’s Resolutions for Women

Woman stretching outdoors, representing healthy New Year's resolutions for spine and body wellness

The new year is here and if you didn’t make any healthy New Year’s resolutions, there’s still time! Here at Nebraska Spine Hospital, we are all about promoting a healthy lifestyle, as it is often the best way to prevent or alleviate back pain. So, in the spirit of healthy living, we recommend the following […]

Relieving Holiday Stress-Induced Neck Pain

Woman rubbing her neck in pain while sitting at a desk during the holidays

The holiday season can be one of the most stressful times of the year. Not only are you juggling your normal responsibilities, but also all of the responsibilities that come with the holidays like extra baking, more cleaning, and gift shopping. And those added responsibilities are often accompanied by more stress. Do I have enough […]

What To Expect Before Spine Surgery

Doctor consulting with patient about what to expect before spine surgery

Since many of our patients have never undergone spine surgery, we try to always communicate what to expect before spine surgery. Keep reading to discover what happens before your spine surgery at Nebraska Spine Hospital. Please note: Due to the ever-changing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, the following information may not be up-to-date. Please call […]

Cold Weather And Sciatica

Person holding lower back in pain while outdoors in cold, snowy weather

Sciatica is an incredibly common condition. According to Spine-Health, between 10-40% of the population will experience sciatica at some point in their life.  Many people we talk to with sciatica swear their pain worsens when the temperatures drop. Is cold weather and sciatica pain just a coincidence or is there solid evidence to support the […]

Keep Back Pain Away On Thanksgiving Day

Person lifting a Thanksgiving turkey pan while using proper posture to avoid back strain

No one wants to experience back pain on Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is for family, friends, and delicious food. But with all the food that needs to be cooked and people milling about, back pain is a real problem that you may experience.  Thanksgiving may look a little different for some this year. Whether you’re planning to […]

Six Tips For Sleeping With Chronic Pain

Person lying awake in bed at night, illustrating tips for sleeping with chronic pain.

Did you know? According to a recent study, chronic pain disrupts the sleep of 20% of Americans at least a few nights a week. The majority of people suffering from chronic pain have trouble either falling asleep or staying asleep. It makes sense; chronic pain makes it difficult to get comfortable and who can regularly […]

Spine-Chilling Effects of Untreated Back Pain

Illustration of spine effects from untreated chronic back pain

With Halloween right around the corner, we decided to touch on one of the most chilling aspects of our work. The nature of our work revolves around people being in pain, so that isn’t the scary part. The scary part is what happens when people leave pain untreated. Being in pain is uncomfortable, and for […]