Category: Patient Education

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. . .

Cyclist riding a bike on a paved trail, demonstrating proper posture to avoid back pain.

Tips for Back Pain-Free Biking

Cardiovascular exercise is essential to your spine health. Engaging in regular exercise helps to keep your spine both happy and healthy. Bike riding is an excellent form of cardiovascular exercise. . .

Illustration of poor posture effects on the spine and body health

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. The side effects of poor posture aren’t pretty. . .

Nebraska Spine Hospital celebrating 9 years of specialized spine care service

9 Years of Nebraska Spine Hospital

We’re celebrating our nine year anniversary this month at Nebraska Spine Hospital. As many of you may know, the hospital was founded in 2010 by an incredible team of surgeons.. . .

Illustration of spine showing spondylosis with vertebral degeneration and disc changes

What is Spondylosis?

Spondylosis is a very common spinal condition with more than 3 million cases diagnosed each year. Since this condition often worsens with age, more than 85% of people over the. . .

Cigarette breaking with smoke, illustrating link between smoking and back pain.

Smoking And Back Pain

The news that smoking is bad for you is hardly groundbreaking. Smoking has been linked to serious diseases like lung cancer, emphysema, and heart disease. Did you know that smoking. . .

Doctor discussing common spine surgery questions with a patient in a clinical setting

Common Spine Surgery Questions

Here at Nebraska Spine Hospital, we take extra care in answering our patients’ surgical questions, both before and after surgery. Since our entire staff’s only focus is the spine, our. . .

Doctor reviewing spinal imaging scans while discussing tumor treatment options with a patient.

Treating Spinal Tumors

It’s estimated that 10,000 Americans develop primary or metastatic spinal cord tumors each year. Treating spinal tumors can vary based on the type of tumor and symptoms experienced. A spinal. . .

Caregiver lifting a patient using proper back support technique to prevent injury

Preventing Caregiver Back Pain

Preventing caregiver back pain is an incredibly relevant topic to discuss. As many as 1 in 3 adults in the US act as an informal caregiver for a loved one.. . .