Category: Spine Education

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. . .

Doctor examining patient's spine curvature to assess and treat mild scoliosis

Treating Mild Scoliosis

Scoliosis is a spinal condition that causes a sideways curvature of the spine. The type of scoliosis the general public is most familiar with is adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. It is. . .

Diagram illustrating vertebral compression fractures affecting the spine's bones

Vertebral Compression Fracture

When the spine becomes compressed due to trauma or a degenerative condition, vertebral compression fractures can occur.  According to Spine-Health, “A compression fracture is usually defined as a vertebral bone. . .

Ergonomic office chair setup tips for proper posture and spine support

Office Chair Advice

Many of you are probably reading this from an office chair. If you’re currently leaning forward in your chair, we have bad news for you – that’s bad for your. . .

Diagram of a herniated spinal disc showing nerve compression and disc displacement

Herniated Disc: What Is It And What Causes It?

There are more than 3 million cases of herniated discs every year. To say the least, it’s a very common spinal condition. If you haven’t heard of a herniated disc,. . .

Person holding lower back in pain while outdoors in cold, snowy weather

Cold Weather And Sciatica

Sciatica is an incredibly common condition. According to Spine-Health, between 10-40% of the population will experience sciatica at some point in their life.  Many people we talk to with sciatica. . .

Person doing weight-bearing exercise to help prevent osteoporosis through healthy lifestyle habits.

Preventing Osteoporosis With Lifestyle Changes

Osteoporosis is incredibly common with an estimated 10 million Americans living with the condition. Osteoporosis is a condition marked by low bone mass, which often leads to the weakening of. . .

Diagram of the spine showing narrowed spinal canal characteristic of spinal stenosis

All About Spinal Stenosis

Have you ever heard of spinal stenosis? If not, it’s about time you learned the basics of this common spine condition that affects an estimated 8-11% of the population. Since. . .

Diagram illustrating the four types of scoliosis spinal curvature patterns

The Four Types Of Scoliosis

Nebraska Spine Hospital is proud to support National Scoliosis Awareness Month. June is used to supply information about scoliosis to the public, while highlighting the growing need for education, early. . .