Gift Ideas for a Healthy Back
The holiday season is upon us, which means it’s time for food, family, fun, and gifts! Though gift-giving is not the only way to show you care, why not give your friends a healthy gift this year? If you know someone who has been experiencing back pain or would like ideas to help relieve your […]
Lunch Break Exercise
Fitting in Exercise Over Lunch We all have been there before — “I’m just too busy to workout.” Between work and family, there’s often little time left for ourselves. It probably doesn’t need to be said, but exercise is important. When it comes to surgical recovery, being healthy can help you get back to your […]
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. […]
Technology: A Real Pain in the Neck
The possible culprit of your neck pain: your phone Remember the first time you ever heard of someone getting carpal tunnel syndrome? We’re sure you were surprised to learn that they got it from typing! It was a rarely heard-of affliction mostly due to the insurgence of computers into our daily lives. With new technology, […]
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: […]
Office Spine Health 101: Correct Office Chair Posture
Back pain, particularly lower back pain, is an all too common occurrence. Lower back pain is the leading cause of disability in people 45 years old and younger, and more than 25% of the working population is affected by lower back pain each year. With all of the advancements in technology over the past few […]
Office Spine Health 101: Creating A Healthy Workspace
Did you know that leaning forward just 30 degrees puts 3 to 4 times more strain on your back? Over time, that added stress can cause unnecessary wear on your spine’s ligaments and discs. Keep reading to learn more about creating a healthy workspace with the right office chair and computer setup. Office Chair There […]
Eat To Fight Back Pain
You are what you eat. We’re sure nearly everyone has heard that phrase at least once in their lifetime. That old saying definitely has some truth to it, the foods you choose to consume throughout your life do determine your body’s ability to repair itself. Keep reading to learn how proper nutrition, or lack thereof, […]
