Healthy Weight, Healthier Spine
Did you know that on average, an obese person in the US spends $1,429 more annually on medical bills? This may be in part due to the fact that obesity puts you at a much higher risk for heart disease, stroke, and Type 2 diabetes, among other things. Unfortunately, obesity rates in the US keep […]
Eating For Spine Health
Consuming a balanced and varied diet is beneficial for your entire body, including your spine. Nourishing your spine with the proper nutrients can help prevent back pain and improve your body’s ability to heal itself. Would you say that your diet is healthy and you probably meet the recommendations for most micronutrients? If you answered […]
How Stress Affects Back Pain
April is National Stress Awareness Month, meaning it’s the perfect time for us to talk about how stress affects back pain. Stress is incredibly common among working adults in the US. A recent study found that on average over 60% of working adults feel stressed three or more workdays each week. This finding means that […]
Sleeping With Back Pain
Many of our patients complain of difficulty sleeping with back pain. This fact alone is to be expected. Many studies have found that back pain not only interferes with falling asleep, but staying asleep as well. What many of our patients don’t realize is that lack of quality sleep can actually contribute to their pain. […]
All About Spine Fusion Surgery
Spine fusion surgery is when a surgeon fuses two or more vertebrae together using a bone graft. The bone tissue will continue to grow and permanently lock the vertebrae together. A spine fusion limits movement of the spine, which may help to relieve back pain. And while the spine may not be as flexible as […]
How To Safely Shovel Snow
Injuries sustained while shoveling snow are a common but preventable winter problem. Would you believe us if we told you that as many as 11,000 people visit a hospital every year for injuries that occurred while shoveling snow? The most common injuries experienced include back problems, broken bones, head injuries, and heart problems. Luckily, as […]
Say Good Night to Nighttime Neck Pain
Neck pain is fairly common during sleep. Luckily, there are ways to minimize that pain or eliminate it altogether. The kind of pillow you use, along with what position you sleep in, are likely causes of neck pain. In general, pillows should support the natural curve of your neck, maintaining the position of your neck […]
Resolve To Maintain A Healthy Spine
Welcome to 2020! Who’s determined to make this their best year yet? We know we are! To kick off the year with a bang, we decided to provide you with some reasonable resolutions to make if you’re suffering from back or neck pain. Resolutions can be difficult to maintain throughout the year, but we believe […]
Follow-Up Appointment After Spine Surgery
Our primary goal here at Nebraska Spine Hospital is to provide each and every patient with the best care possible. We take great care in monitoring our patients before, during, and after their stay with us. One way in which we go above and beyond for our patients is informing them of what to expect […]
Bone Grafts in Spine Surgery
Frequently asked questions about bone grafting How big is the incision for a bone graft taken from my hip? The incision for a bone graft can vary but is generally 1½ – 2 inches long. Are there any alternatives to having a bone graft taken from my hip? The alternatives to using a bone graft […]