Category: Patient Education

Five Ways Motion Can Cause Lower Back Pain

Five Ways Motion Can Cause Lower Back Pain

You may be thinking, “How can motion cause lower back pain? Weren’t humans designed to be in motion?” Yes, humans are meant to be active. But like all well-built machines,. . .

Illustration showing effects of poor posture on spine health and alignment

Scary Facts About Poor Posture

With Halloween right around the corner, we thought we’d get into the spirit and spook you with some facts about poor posture. Trust us, the side effects of poor posture. . .

Person holding lower back and leg in pain, illustrating sciatica nerve discomfort.

Sciatica: Know the Facts

Millions of people in the United States suffer from Sciatica. Sciatica is a term used to describe the symptoms of leg pain, tingling, and numbness or weakness originating in the. . .

Nebraska Spine Hospital promotes Back Awareness Month for spine health education.

Back Awareness Month

September is Pain Awareness Month. Did you know that nearly 80% of people will experience back pain at some point in their lives? Or that lower back pain is the. . .

Infographic of key spine facts and statistics from Nebraska Spine Hospital

Fascinating Facts About Your Spine

While the human body as a whole is fascinating, have you ever thought of how amazing your spinal column is? Your spine is able to support your body weight, provide. . .

Pregnant woman holding her lower back due to pregnancy-related back pain

Pregnancy Back Pain

Pregnancy back pain is incredibly common – half of all pregnancies are complicated by back pain. Of those, 10% of pregnancies are complicated by back pain so severe that it. . .

Person doing office stretches at their desk for spine health and posture

Office Spine Health 101: Office Stretches

One of the easiest ways to prevent back pain is to get up and move every hour. Set a reminder on your phone or computer and walk around the office. . .

Person demonstrating correct posture while sitting in an office chair at a desk

Office Spine Health 101: Correct Office Chair Posture

Back pain, particularly lower back pain, is an all too common occurrence. Lower back pain is the leading cause of disability in people 45 years old and younger, and more. . .

Person sitting at ergonomic office desk with proper posture for spine health

Office Spine Health 101: Creating A Healthy Workspace

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. . .

Person stretching outdoors, promoting New Year spine health tips from Nebraska Spine Hospital

Resolve To Improve Your Spine Health

Welcome to 2022! Now that we’re in the new year, it’s time to make a resolution. But before you decide on what your resolution will be, we want you to. . .