Mom Was Right: Healthy Spine Care
We know you can still hear it like it was just yesterday – your mom advising (not nagging) you to do certain things while you were growing up. If you don’t eat your vegetables, no dessert! No coffee – it will stunt your growth. If you keep making that face, it will get frozen like that.
What is Osteoporosis?
May is National Osteoporosis Month, meaning it’s the perfect time to learn more about this incredibly common condition.
Quiz: Test Your Spine Knowledge
There is so much misinformation circulating about spine health and back pain that we decided to create a spine health quiz. Try to guess whether the statements below are true or false before continuing to read for the answer.
How to Recognize the Signs of a Herniated Disc
You often hear words associated with a herniated disc like “pinched nerve”, “ruptured disc” or “bulging disc”, but they are essentially talking about the same thing. Spinal discs are the small cushions between the individual bones, or vertebrae, that collectively make your spine. When a disc is herniated, it means that the soft middle part […]
Straighten Up: How Desk & Chair Alignment Can Reduce Back Pain at the Office
Did you know that leaning forward just 30 degrees puts 3 to 4 times more strain on your back? Over time, that added stress can cause unnecessary wear on your spine’s ligaments and discs. Keep reading to learn more about creating a healthy workspace with the right office chair and computer setup.
The Basics of Cervical Disc Replacement
As one of the first in the region to perform cervical disc replacement, Nebraska Spine Hospital has become a leading pioneer for its extensive experience in this minimally invasive surgery. But what does this surgery entail?
Take a Swing at a Pain-Free Golf Season
Golf is an excellent form of low-impact aerobic exercise, especially if you walk the course as opposed to using a golf cart. But did you know that golf and lower back pain have an undeniable link? Lower back pain is by far the most common ailment of golfers, regardless of their age. In fact, 28% […]
The Secret Ingredient to a Stronger Spine
When you were younger, did your parents or teachers urge you to drink your milk for strong bones? They weren’t wrong in doing so! Milk is an excellent source of calcium, with an 8-ounce serving containing about 300 milligrams.
Strengthen Your Back In Three Moves
We’ve noticed a trend in all of our most recent blogs; we keep urging you to remain active and add some workouts to your daily routine. While that’s easy for us to say, sometimes it’s hard for those of you suffering from back pain to know which exercises are safe for you to perform. Obviously, […]
Tips for Better Sleep & Less Neck Pain
Neck pain is fairly common during sleep. Luckily, there are ways to minimize that pain, or eliminate it altogether. The kind of pillow you use, along with what position you sleep in, are likely causes of neck pain. In general, pillows should support the natural curve of your neck, maintaining the position of your neck […]