What to Expect Before, During, and After Spine Surgery
Undergoing spine surgery can feel overwhelming. Having a clear understanding of what to expect can help ease concerns and ensure you feel prepared and confident every step of the way. Here’s an overview of the spine surgery process, including pre-surgery preparations, what happens during surgery, and recovery afterward. Before the Surgery Proper preparation is essential […]
The Connection Between Mental Health and Spine Pain
When it comes to spine health, most people immediately think of physical causes—poor posture, injuries, or repeated strain. While those are significant factors, there’s another vital piece of the puzzle that often gets overlooked: mental health. At Nebraska Spine Hospital, we believe in treating patients holistically, which includes understanding how mental health impacts physical well-being, […]
The Impact of Obesity on Spine Health and How to Mitigate Risks
Obesity is a growing concern in the United States, with nearly 42% of adults falling into this category, according to recent data. While its effects on cardiovascular health and diabetes are well-known, many people overlook how excess weight impacts the spine. At Nebraska Spine Hospital, we strive to educate our community about the link between […]
National Take Your Parents to the Playground Day with a List of Omaha Outdoor Activities
National Take Your Parents to the Playground Day is a special occasion that falls on the third Sunday in May each year. This year, mark your calendars for May 18th and join us in celebrating this unique day dedicated to promoting health, outdoor activities, and family bonding.
Better Desk Habits for a Better Back
If you work in an office today, it probably means most of your day is consumed looking at your computer responding to emails. Maybe, you get to stroll to the conference room and sit in a meeting for a few hours. You might even have to gather around that futuristic looking speaker phone for a […]
Better Sleep for a Better Back
We often don’t have questions about “how to sleep”, but we’ve all wondered how to get better sleep, or perhaps, how to make sleep more productive. Those 8 hours a night are necessary for your body to rest, refuel and recharge for the next day. Without a healthy sleep, your memory, productivity, immune system, mood, […]
Everyday Habits for a Healthier Spine
Everyday Habits that help Prevent Back Injury Each morning we have a routine. It might include starting off with a hot shower or firing up that coffee maker. Our routines continue throughout the day: we take the same route to work, lunch at noon, favorite TV program at 9:00 and then off to bed. Once […]
Preventing Back Injury as a Caretaker
If you are the caretaker for someone suffering from chronic pain or illness, you know that it is rewarding and necessary, even if it takes a toll. We know that many of our patients want or need some assistance at home after surgery, and it’s usually a family member who is the one to help. […]
Prevent Back Pain with Exercise
Back Pain: There may be an easy remedy! Back pain can be caused by many different factors resulting in different treatment paths. Some causes may require surgery while others may simply require specialized exercises and medication. Often, if you are diagnosed with a chronic degenerative condition, such as spinal stenosis or degenerative disc disease, it […]
Exercise over Lunch
We all have been there before, “I’m just too busy to workout.” Between work and family, there’s often little time left for ourselves. It probably doesn’t need to be said, but we’ll say it anyway, exercise is important. When it comes to surgical recovery, being healthy can help you get back to your normal self […]
