Spinal Cord Stimulator Procedure – What You Need To Know

Physician performing a spinal cord stimulator procedure at Nebraska Spine Hospital

Spinal cord stimulator implantation is not for everyone. As stated in the article What Do Spinal Cord Stimulators Do there are certain conditions it can help with but not everyone will benefit. Do determine if it is right for you there are two steps to the procedure.

What Does A Spinal Cord Stimulator Do?

Diagram of a spinal cord stimulator device implanted along the spine to relieve chronic pain

How Do Spinal Cord Stimulators Work? Back pain can be difficult to live with and there are times when something is needed to help with the pain. A spinal cord stimulator may the answer when other avenues no longer work, or it may be needed in conjunction with other procedures as well.

Exercise and Back Pain

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Exercise and Back PainWhen we’re in pain, no matter what the culprit, our natural reaction is to rest. However, getting up and getting moving can actually help you more than you think. Sitting still is bad for you body in general. Being active while dealing with back pain can actually help strengthen your back muscles, […]

Disc Surgery for a Herniated Disc

Dr. Phillips talks about his interest in disc surgery for both cervical and lumbar herniated discs. For more videos – like us on facebook!https://www.facebook.com/NESpineHospital I have a particular interest in disc surgery, whether its cervical or lumbar. It’s something I’ve done very well and have had very good results with for a long time. The […]

Pedicle Screws in Spinal Surgery

Surgeon placing pedicle screws during spinal fusion surgery at Nebraska Spine Hospital

The study of the spine in medicine is a rapidly evolving field. There have been fantastic advances in implants, procedures and the tools we use every day to repair or improve spinal conditions. Probably the most important of these advances in the last thirty years has been the introduction of the pedicle screw.

Spinal Stenosis

Diagram of spinal stenosis showing narrowed spinal canal compressing nerves in the vertebrae

  Our bodies change with age and with change can often come challenges; challenges in recognizing when our body is trying to tell us something, perhaps. Do you suffer from pain and numbness in the legs? While pain and numbness in the legs could be the result of many things, one thing Nebraska Spine and […]

What Can Be Done to Treat Neck Pain?

Dr. John Hain of Nebraska Spine Hospital discusses what can be done to treat neck pain and some common causes of neck pain and common procedures used to treat neck pain.To learn more about Dr. John Hain check out his profile at http://nebraskaspinehospital.com/john…

Never Ignore Neck Pain, Here’s Why…

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  Neck pain is somewhat common, so many of us will simply take over the counter medication, and work through the pain and discomfort. Our doctors would strongly urge you to consider locating the source of the pain before dismissing it. Neck pain can be an indicator of serious spinal issues.  

Complex Deformity Surgery

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When dealing with deformities or vertebral tumors, surgery to treat such patients is very complex. The more complex a spinal surgery is, the greater the risk is to neurovascular structures. These surgeries require highly skilled doctors and nurses working together in a team approach.