Back Pain In Kids

Child holding lower back in pain, illustrating back pain concerns in kids

While back pain is incredibly common in adults, back pain in kids isn’t. Kids’ spines are much more resilient and flexible than adults’ since they haven’t endured years of wear and tear. That being said, it’s still incredibly important to understand more about back pain in kids and the common causes. Back Pain in Younger […]

Healthy Habits To Get Better Sleep

Infographic listing healthy habits to get better sleep, from Nebraska Spine Hospital

Back pain not only affects your ability to fall and stay asleep, but also the quality of your sleep. When a person becomes sleep deprived, their body shuts down the release of a hormone that helps relieve pain and heal the body. Meaning, a lack of quality sleep can actually worsen your back pain. So, […]

Healthy Spine Tips From Your Mother

Illustration of a healthy spine with tips for maintaining good posture and back health

We know you can still hear it like it was just yesterday – your mom advising (not nagging) you to do certain things while you were growing up. If you don’t eat your vegetables, no dessert! No coffee, it will stunt your growth. If you keep making that face, it will get frozen like that. […]

Walking For Exercise And Spine Health

Person walking outdoors on a path, promoting exercise for spine health and wellness

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

Illustration of three common causes of back pain, from Nebraska Spine Hospital.

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

Person demonstrating proper sitting posture with straight back and aligned spine at a desk

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

Truck driver sitting in cab, holding lower back in discomfort while driving

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

Person rubbing neck in pain while looking down at smartphone

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 […]

3 Tips For A Safe Winter Workout

Person stretching outdoors in winter clothing before a cold-weather workout session.

Exercise is a wonderful thing. It helps keep your entire body healthy, including your spine. If you’re like a lot of our patients, the cold weather can discourage you from sticking to your normal workout routine. We have some motivation to get you moving and a few tips to ensure you have a safe winter […]

Herniated Disc: What Is It And What Causes It?

Diagram of a herniated spinal disc showing nerve compression and disc displacement

There are more than 3 million cases of herniated discs every year. To say the least, it’s a very common spinal condition. If you haven’t heard of a herniated disc, the condition is also known as a slipped disc or ruptured disc. They occur most commonly in the lower back, but can also happen in […]