Meditation For Back Pain Relief
Several recent studies have found meditation for back pain relief an effective treatment. One of the most noticeable differences between meditating for back pain relief and other treatment options is that with meditation, you aren’t having something done to you like a surgery. Instead, you’re doing something for yourself. Study Results Participants’ perception of pain […]
Love Your Spine
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, we think it’s only fitting to talk about how to love your spine. We know it sounds strange, but showing your spine a little love in a few small ways can have a big impact on your spine health. So, this Valentine’s Day we encourage you to love […]
Should I See A Doctor For My Back Pain?
Back pain is an incredibly common problem – over 80% of adults will experience it at some point in their life. With it being so prevalent, many people do not know when their back pain warrants a trip to their doctor. In fact, many people ask us, ‘Should I see a doctor for my back […]
Spine Crossword Puzzle
In the spirit of Crossword Puzzle Day, we created a spine crossword puzzle with the terminology we use every day. Not only is it a fun activity that can help pass the time in a waiting room and sharpen your memory, it can also help if you or a loved one is experiencing back pain. […]
Technology And Neck Pain
If you’re currently suffering from neck pain, know that you’re not alone. Neck pain is a common complaint among US adults. However, many are unaware of what may be causing their pain. Many cases we see here at Nebraska Spine Hospital are a result of muscle tension and strain from poor habits. Today, we’re going […]
Ward Off Back Pain With Exercise
We have a lot of family members of patients ask us what they can do to prevent back pain. While it depends on the cause of pain, we generally advise that they can ward off back pain with exercise and proper posture. [bctt tweet=”Weight training can help prevent back pain.” username=”NESpineHospital”] Believe it or not, one […]
Foot Orthotics And Lower Back Pain
Would you believe it if we told you that simply using shoe inserts could help alleviate your lower back pain? It’s time to start believing because foot orthotics and lower back pain have a proven link. Research has shown that foot orthotics (shoe inserts) can help manage lower back pain, depending on the cause of […]
Patient Care At Nebraska Spine Hospital
Here at Nebraska Spine Hospital, we pride ourselves on providing our patients with the best care possible. By focusing on the individual, not the condition, we strive to meet the needs of every patient. We want to make sure you feel heard by every staff member, from doctors and nurses to support staff.[bctt tweet=”By focusing […]
Back Pain: A Health Concern For Nurses
If you had to guess, which profession would you say suffers more back injuries, nursing or construction? If you guessed nursing, you’re correct. Nurses with back pain are an all too common occurrence. Did you know that nurses are three times more likely to suffer a back injury than a construction worker? In fact, nurses […]
Depression and Chronic Back Pain
April 8th is World Health Day and this year’s focus is depression. Depression affects a great deal of the patients we see so we wanted to take the time to talk about depression and chronic back pain. What is depression? Depression is a common, serious medical illness. In 2015, 16.1 million US adults experienced at […]