Category: Patient Education

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. . .

Person shoveling snow outside, illustrating tips for preventing winter injuries.

Preventing Winter Injuries

Winter is the season for injuries. Between the slick sidewalks and snow to be shoveled, it’s important to take precautions to help with preventing winter injuries. We urge that everyone. . .

Person sitting at a desk demonstrating proper posture for spine health

Desk Spine Health

Now that school is back in full swing and those lucky enough to have had the summer off from work are back to the daily grind, it’s time to talk. . .

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Safe Backpack Practices

It’s August, meaning kids will soon be heading back to school. Before you complete all of your back-to-school shopping, we urge you to consider the following safe backpack practices. More. . .

Checklist for surgery readiness at Nebraska Spine Hospital

Are You Ready for Surgery?

Do you have an upcoming spine surgery scheduled? Or has your doctor implied that you may be in need of surgery in the next several years? We’ve compiled a few. . .

Person lying in bed at night, holding lower back in discomfort from back pain.

Tips To Relieve Nighttime Back Pain

Nighttime back pain is a type of lower back pain that affects a small percentage of people. Nighttime back pain, or nocturnal back pain, occurs when lower back pain doesn’t. . .

Infographic listing healthy habits to get better sleep, from Nebraska Spine Hospital

Healthy Habits To Get Better Sleep

Back pain not only affects your ability to fall and stay asleep, but also the quality of your sleep. When a person becomes sleep deprived, their body shuts down the. . .

Illustration of a healthy spine with tips for maintaining good posture and back health

Healthy Spine Tips From Your Mother

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. . .

Illustration of three common causes of back pain, from Nebraska Spine Hospital.

3 Common Causes Of Back Pain

Back pain is incredibly common – 4 out of 5 people will experience back pain at some point in their lifetime. There are many different ways to protect yourself, but. . .