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World Sleep Day and The Importance of Quality Sleep for Spine Health

As the world gears up to celebrate World Sleep Day on March 15th, it’s crucial to recognize the integral role that quality sleep plays in maintaining overall health, including spine health. At Nebraska Spine Hospital, we understand the profound impact that sleep has on spine wellness, and we are committed to raising awareness about this vital connection.

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Innovative Spine Care for Motion Preservation

Restoring movement and alleviating pain are two primary goals for individuals considering spine and neck surgery. At Nebraska Spine Hospital, patients have access to advanced procedures and devices, as the surgeons actively pursue innovative techniques in spine and neck care, including motion preservation. This blog post explores the concept of motion preservation and highlights the specific procedures offered at Nebraska Spine Hospital.

Back Safety Tips for Decorating Your House During the Holidays

The holiday season brings joy, cheer, and a chance to transform our homes into magical wonderlands. From putting up twinkling lights to adorning the Christmas tree, decorating your house is an essential part of the festivities. However, amidst all the excitement, it’s crucial to prioritize your back safety. The last thing you want is to end up with aching muscles or a strained back that dampens your holiday spirit.

Back Care Awareness Week: Taking Steps Towards a Healthy Spine

As we go about our busy lives, it’s easy to overlook the importance of maintaining a healthy spine. However, our spine plays a crucial role in our overall well-being, providing support, flexibility, and protection for our nervous system. That’s why we’re thrilled that it is Back Care Awareness Week –a time dedicated to raising awareness about the significance of back care and promoting good spinal health.

Pack It Light, Wear It Right: Safe Backpack Practices

Pack It Light, Wear It Right: Safe Backpack Practices

As we inch closer to the school year and before you complete all of your back-to-school shopping, we urge you to consider the following safe backpack practices. More overuse spine injuries have been diagnosed in children and teens in the past few years. Many people in the spine health community believe that some of these injuries may be the result of using backpacks incorrectly.

Essential Travel Tips for Spine Care on-the-Go

Essential Travel Tips for Spine Care on-the-Go

Whether you’re embarking on a long-awaited vacation or hitting the road for a business trip, traveling can be an exciting and rewarding experience. However, it can also take a toll on your back and spine health if you’re not careful. Hours spent sitting in planes, cars, or trains can lead to discomfort, stiffness, and even back pain. To ensure you have a smooth and pain-free journey, it’s essential to prioritize your spinal well-being.

Foot Orthotics and Lower Back Pain

Would you believe it if we told you that simply using shoe inserts could help alleviate your lower back pain?

It’s time to start believing because foot orthotics and lower back pain have a proven link. Research has shown that foot orthotics (shoe inserts) can help manage lower back pain, depending on the cause of the pain.

Ward Off Back Pain With Exercise

We have a lot of family members and patients ask us what they can do to prevent back pain. While it depends on the cause of pain, we generally advise that they can ward off back pain with exercise and proper posture.

Believe it or not, one of the best forms of exercise to help prevent back pain and injury is weight training.

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