Category: Patient Education

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Love Your Spine

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, we think it’s only fitting to talk about how to love your spine. We know it sounds strange, but showing your spine a. . .

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Spine Crossword Puzzle

In the spirit of Crossword Puzzle Day, we created a spine crossword puzzle with the terminology we use every day. Not only is it a fun activity that can help. . .

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Patient Care At Nebraska Spine Hospital

Here at Nebraska Spine Hospital, we pride ourselves on providing our patients with the best care possible. By focusing on the individual, not the condition, we strive to meet the. . .

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Back Pain: A Health Concern For Nurses

If you had to guess, which profession would you say suffers more back injuries, nursing or construction? If you guessed nursing, you’re correct. Nurses with back pain are an all. . .

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Depression and Chronic Back Pain

April 8th is World Health Day and this year’s focus is depression. Depression affects a great deal of the patients we see so we wanted to take the time to. . .

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Relax Your Way To a Pain Free Day

As summer winds down and the school year starts, your life likely just got a whole lot busier. Whether you have kids lunches to pack, extra-curriculars to keep up with,. . .

We want you!

Nebraska Spine Hospital is looking for caring, compassionate and detail oriented Registered Nurses to provide exceptional care in our inpatient unit. If you would like to be part of our. . .

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Stiff Neck

Typically, a stiff neck is characterized by soreness and difficulty moving the neck, especially when trying to turn the head to the side. As if a stiff neck isn’t already. . .

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How to Walk in a Winter Wonderland

How-to Walk in a Winter Wonderland Winter has finally arrived in Nebraska, making its debut at Christmas this year! And while it’s the most wonderful time of the year, it. . .

Frequently Asked Questions

Watch as Nurse Navigator, Rhonda Burger, answers some of our patient’s frequently asked questions. If you have any more questions, you can visit our Patient Education page on our website.. . .