Category: Spine Education

Older woman holding her lower back, illustrating increased osteoporosis risk in women

Women: Increased Risk Of Osteoporosis

Last week, we covered who has an increased risk of osteoporosis along with the basics of the condition. As a refresher, osteoporosis is a condition marked by low bone mass.. . .

Illustration comparing healthy bone density to bone affected by osteoporosis

Osteoporosis: The Basics

May is National Osteoporosis Month, meaning it’s the perfect time to learn more about this incredibly common condition. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, “about 54 million Americans have osteoporosis. . .

Illustration of poor posture causing sciatic nerve pain radiating down the lower back and leg.

Sciatica And Your Posture

If you have sciatica, your posture may be to blame for exacerbating the condition. Sciatica and your posture, especially while walking, are linked due to the alignment of the rest. . .

Illustration of an artificial cervical disc implant replacing a damaged disc in the neck spine.

All About Cervical Disc Replacement

Nebraska Spine Hospital was one of the first facilities in the region to perform a cervical disc replacement. Because of that, we would like to take a moment to explain. . .

Illustration of sciatic nerve pain radiating from lower back down the leg

Sciatica: Know The Facts

Millions of people in the United States suffer from sciatica. Sciatica is a term used to describe the symptoms of leg pain, tingling, and numbness or weakness originating in the. . .

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. . .

X-ray showing degenerative scoliosis, an abnormal spinal curvature developing in adulthood.

Degenerative Scoliosis 101

While the most common type of scoliosis occurs in adolescents, the risk of scoliosis doesn’t completely go away. Degenerative scoliosis occurs when there is significant degeneration of the facet joints. . .

Diagram illustrating spinal curvature and scoliosis types on a human back.

All About Scoliosis

June is all about being outdoors, summer fun, and scoliosis. Yes, you read that correctly. Did you know that June is Scoliosis Awareness Month? Scoliosis is a spinal condition that. . .

Person holding neck in pain, illustrating stiff neck causes and treatment options.

Stiff Neck Causes And Treatment

It’s safe to say that a large majority of people will likely experience a stiff neck in their lifetime, which is why we’d like to take a moment to discuss. . .

Illustration of spinal vertebrae showing degenerative disc disease and disc breakdown

Degenerative Disc Disease

Degenerative disc disease is a spinal condition that occurs when normal wear and tear on your spine causes pain. It is a very common condition, with over 3 million new. . .