Category: Patient Education

Exercise and Back Pain

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. . .

Pedicle Screws in Spinal Surgery

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. . .

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. . .

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Complex Deformity Surgery

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.. . .

At Look at the Innovative Technology at Nebraska Spine Hospital

Spinal Tumor Treatment

Spinal Tumor Treatment

Spinal tumors can be a scary thing, but the doctors and nurses at Nebraska Spine Hospital aim to alleviate those fears with patient education and speedy treatment. There are different. . .

Spine Specialty Hospital -A Better Model

  Dr. Brian Gill discusses why the spine specialty hospital model provides better care for patients. The spine hospital is the only hospital in the region that all they do. . .

What is a Herniated Disc?

People will tend to use a myriad of different terms to describe a herniated disc, like “pinched nerve”, “ruptured disc” or “bulging disc”, but they are essentially talking about the. . .

The Effects of Smoking on Bone Fusion in Spinal Fusion Surgery

Spinal fusion surgery is one of the most common surgeries we do here at Nebraska Spine Hospital. In fact, it’s one of the most common spinal surgeries period. You might. . .

Surgical Readiness for Back Surgery with the CHI Back and Spine Institute

This video explores how patients might be instructed to prepare for a back or spine surgery. Whether they need to lose weight, stop smoking or increase strength, Nebraska Spine Hospital’s. . .