Eliminating Neck Pain for Good
The lower back is one of the most common sources of pain, but the upper portion of the spine—called the cervical spine—can also be a pain in the neck. Artificial disc replacement is a procedure that can offer pain relief and restore function. The artificial disc replacement is a prosthesis designed to simulate the function […]
3 Tips to Get Great Posture
Back and neck pain will afflict nearly 80 percent of Americans at some point in their lifetime. Our spine doctors say one of the most common causes of that pain is poor posture. The following tips will keep you aligned, help improve your posture, and reduce your chances of suffering from back pain later in […]
Sciatica: Signs & Solutions
Sciatica is the result of a protruding or herniated disc in your spine. The out-of-place disc puts pressure on the nerves in your lower spine, resulting in mild to severe pain in the lower extremity. Typically, sciatica occurs in individuals ages 30 to 50. The wear and tear of aging as well as any abrupt […]
What You Need to Know About Whiplash
Whiplash is a neck strain injury often associated with car accidents, but it can also occur in contact sports, such as football. The impact or blow causes the head to quickly jerk forward or backward, resulting in stretched or torn muscles and tendons in the neck. Symptoms include pain and stiffness when moving your head, […]
What You Need to Know About Spinal Stenosis
Due to the wear-and-tear effects of aging, our spines can change over the years. One of these changes that can occur is the narrowing of the spinal canal, which is a condition referred to as spinal stenosis. This results in pressure on the spinal cord and the nerves traveling down the spine. Common symptoms associated […]
Fusion Vs. Disc Replacement: What You Need to Know
Wear and tear on the discs between your spinal bones, or vertebrae, is known as degenerative disc disease. Common conditions caused by disc degeneration, as well as slipped discs, include spondylotic myelopathy and stenosis. These conditions involve a compression of the spinal canal that puts pressure on the spinal cord. Sometimes, these spinal conditions can […]
The Big Benefits of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
If you are suffering from back, neck, or spine pain and are in need of surgery, minimally invasive surgery may be an option to consider. Minimally invasive spinal surgeries offer many benefits, such as smaller incisions and less muscle invasion. These benefits are achieved through updated techniques and instrumentation. Instead of making a large incision […]
Get Active to Fight Back Aches
While refraining from strenuous activities to relieve back pain might be the answer in the short term, when done for more than a few days, it can actually undermine healing. Strengthening certain muscle groups can help keep your back strong and improve your posture. Some of the most important muscles to focus on are the […]
Nebraska Spine + Pain Center Opening Satellite in South Sioux City
Nebraska Spine + Pain Center is premiering its new satellite office location in South Sioux City, which will be available for patient appointments as of Feb. 10. The office is located in the Tri-State Physicians & Physical Therapy Clinic at 3900 Dakota Ave., #6. Patients in need of specialized back, neck, spine and nerve-related care […]
Nebraska Spine + Pain Center Opening Satellite in South Sioux City
Nebraska Spine + Pain Center is premiering its new satellite office location in South Sioux City, which will be available for patient appointments as of Feb. 10. The office is located in the Tri-State Physicians & Physical Therapy Clinic at 3900 Dakota Ave., #6. Patients in need of specialized back, neck, spine and nerve-related care […]