Walking For Exercise And Spine Health
With the weather warming up, we know you’re itching to take a walk around the block and soak up some sunshine. Walking is a great form of low impact aerobic exercise for people of all fitness levels. It provides all of the benefits other forms of aerobic activity provide without the added stress on your […]
3 Common Causes Of Back Pain
Back pain is incredibly common – 4 out of 5 people will experience back pain at some point in their lifetime. There are many different ways to protect yourself, but the best place to start is by knowing the common causes of back pain. Once you know what to look out for, you can be […]
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. You Might Also Like: Good Posture: Easy As 123 The majority of us spend most of our days in the seated position. Whether it’s spent […]
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, and you have the perfect […]
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 […]
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 in the spine that has decreased at least 15 to 20% in height due to fracture.” While vertebrae can fracture anywhere in your spine, they […]
What To Expect Before Spine Surgery
Since many of our patients have never undergone spine surgery, we try to always communicate what to expect before spine surgery. Keep reading to discover what happens before your spine surgery at Nebraska Spine Hospital. Please note: Due to the ever-changing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, the following information may not be up-to-date. Please call […]
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 swear their pain worsens when the temperatures drop. Is cold weather and sciatica pain just a coincidence or is there solid evidence to support the […]
Keep Back Pain Away On Thanksgiving Day
No one wants to experience back pain on Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is for family, friends, and delicious food. But with all the food that needs to be cooked and people milling about, back pain is a real problem that you may experience. Thanksgiving may look a little different for some this year. Whether you’re planning to […]
Six Tips For Sleeping With Chronic Pain
Did you know? According to a recent study, chronic pain disrupts the sleep of 20% of Americans at least a few nights a week. The majority of people suffering from chronic pain have trouble either falling asleep or staying asleep. It makes sense; chronic pain makes it difficult to get comfortable and who can regularly […]
