Preventing Back Injuries in Young Athletes
Summer sports are in full swing in August. Football and volleyball practices are starting up, travel teams are competing, and young athletes are pushing hard heading into the fall season. While staying active is one of the best things a child or teenager can do for their overall health, the spine of a young athlete […]
A Comprehensive Guide to Neck Pain
While neck pain is common, it’s important to know the symptoms and what the potential causes of neck pain are.
Take a Swing at a Pain-Free Golf Season
Golf is an excellent form of low-impact aerobic exercise, especially if you walk the course as opposed to using a golf cart. But did you know that golf and lower back pain have an undeniable link? Lower back pain is by far the most common ailment of golfers, regardless of their age. In fact, 28% […]
Strengthen Your Back In Three Moves
We’ve noticed a trend in all of our most recent blogs; we keep urging you to remain active and add some workouts to your daily routine. While that’s easy for us to say, sometimes it’s hard for those of you suffering from back pain to know which exercises are safe for you to perform. Obviously, […]
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 […]
9 Yoga Poses to Relieve Back Pain
Yoga can be extremely beneficial for those experiencing back pain, including occasional soreness and chronic pain. So, what makes yoga so much better for back pain than other fitness routines? Yoga is one of the only workouts that emphasizes stretching, strength, and flexibility. Recent studies have found that practicing yoga relieves symptoms caused by back […]
Healthy Habits for Spine Health
Everyday Habits to Prevent Back Injury and Pain Each morning, we have a routine. It might include starting off with a hot shower or firing up the 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. […]
Benefits of Nurse Navigators
Here at Nebraska Spine Hospital, our main focus is providing the best care possible to our patients. One of the ways we achieve that goal is through our team of nurse navigators. Keep reading to learn more about our nurse navigators and how they benefit our patients. What Is a Nurse Navigator? A nurse navigator […]
Pregnancy Back Pain
Pregnancy back pain is incredibly common – half of all pregnancies are complicated by back pain. Of those, 10% of pregnancies are complicated by back pain so severe that it interferes with the ability to complete daily activities. It’s a well-known fact that the body goes through many changes during pregnancy, but back pain should […]
Office Spine Health 101: Office Stretches
One of the easiest ways to prevent back pain is to get up and move every hour. Set a reminder on your phone or computer and walk around the office or stretch at least once an hour. You can even try to implement one of the following office stretches and exercises. You Might Also Like: […]