Over 80% of adults experience back pain in their lifetime. The hope is that conservative treatments will be effective, but when surgery is indicated, Nebraska Spine Hospital is here to provide you the very best in spine surgery. We want to provide you a calm and peaceful experience and make sure that you feel comforted and cared for. Learn about your stay and our procedures at Nebraska Spine Hospital and view our patient resources.
Before Surgery
Prior to surgery you will have a variety of preoperative tests, either at your primary care provider’s office or at the Nebraska Spine Hospital.
During Your Stay
Spine surgery and a hospital stay is a major event, therefore we want to provide you with as much information as possible to help alleviate your anxieties.
Returning Home
We will make sure you have the resources and information you need to continue your recovery after discharge.
From the Blog
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 stop even when a person is lying down. No matter what adjustments a person makes, the pain keeps getting worse. Keep reading to discover the various causes and treatment options.
Five Ways Motion Can Cause Lower Back Pain
You may be thinking, “How can motion cause lower back pain? Weren’t humans designed to be in motion?” Yes, humans are meant to be active. But like all well-built machines, sometimes normal use leads to wear and tear.
We’re not, by any means, telling you that in order to be free of lower back pain you must remain motionless.
Truck Driving And Chronic Back Pain
Chronic back pain is often the result of your profession. According to one small study, 59% of truck drivers experience low back pain.
So, why do so many truck drivers suffer from chronic pain? Mix long hours in the driver’s seat with a body part designed to be in motion,
Neck Pain From Looking Down
Neck pain is a very common type of chronic pain. According to Spine-Health.com, “In the course of 3 months, about 15% of U.S. adults have neck pain that lasts at least one full day.”
One of the most common causes of neck pain is simply looking down too often. We know that might sound absurd because you can’t live your entire life without looking down at all.
Practice Proper Sitting Posture
Maintaining correct posture can work wonders both preventing and alleviating back pain. We’ve already covered how to achieve great posture while standing and believe it’s time to cover sitting posture.
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The majority of us spend most of our days in the seated position.
Managing Spinal Stenosis With Lifestyle Changes
Spinal stenosis is a common condition that often affects those over the age of 50. This condition occurs when the spinal canal begins to narrow. While most don’t feel the canal begin to narrow, they later experience symptoms such as radiating pain, numbness, or weakness. These symptoms begin to arise as the nerves in your spine and your spinal cord become compressed.
Patient Resources
Our patient resources include FAQs, a glossary, information about billing, and a variety of helpful information and links.