Category: Patient Education

Illustration of spine effects from untreated chronic back pain

Spine-Chilling Effects of Untreated Back Pain

With Halloween right around the corner, we decided to touch on one of the most chilling aspects of our work. The nature of our work revolves around people being in. . .

Infographic titled "Good Posture: Easy As 1-2-3" from Nebraska Spine Hospital.

Good Posture: Easy As 123

Throughout your life, you have probably been taught that good posture is essential to your health. How many times have you had someone tell you to stand or sit up. . .

Truck driver stretching beside vehicle to maintain a healthy back while traveling.

Three Ways to Maintain a Healthy Back on the Road

2020 has been a weird year, especially for travel. With COVID-19, many Americans have found their daily lives significantly impacted. After being cooped up at home, many are opting to. . .

Nebraska Spine Hospital marking 10 years of dedicated patient care and spine surgery excellence.

10 Years of Patient Care at Nebraska Spine Hospital

Did you know? Nebraska Spine Hospital is celebrating its 10th birthday this year! August 16, 2020 is exactly 10 years since the first surgery at Nebraska Spine Hospital. Since we’re. . .

Illustration of an ALIF procedure showing spinal fusion surgery from the front of the body

What is an ALIF Procedure?

ALIF stands for anterior lumbar interbody fusion. The ALIF procedure is one of several different methods of spinal fusion. During spinal fusion surgery, a surgeon fuses two or more vertebrae. . .

Illustration of a human spine highlighting its curves and vertebrae structure

Fascinating Facts About Your Spine

While the human body as a whole is fascinating, have you ever thought of how amazing your spine is? It supports your body weight, provides flexibility, and protects your spinal. . .

Spine health quiz graphic from Nebraska Spine Hospital

Test Your Knowledge: Spine Health Quiz

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. . .

Person lying in bed clutching lower back in pain while trying to sleep

Sleeping With Back Pain

Many of our patients complain of difficulty sleeping with back pain. This fact alone is to be expected. Many studies have found that back pain not only interferes with falling. . .

Doctor reviewing spine X-ray with patient during follow-up appointment after spine surgery.

Follow-Up Appointment After Spine Surgery

Our primary goal here at Nebraska Spine Hospital is to provide each and every patient with the best care possible. We take great care in monitoring our patients before, during,. . .

Person clutching upper back in pain, illustrating discomfort treated at Nebraska Spine Hospital

Upper Back Pain

When most think of back pain, they generally think of the lower back, or lumbar spine. And rightfully so, since lower back pain is so prevalent. In fact, lower back. . .