When it comes to persistent back pain caused by conditions such as degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, or herniated discs, spine fusion is a surgical option that can provide much-needed relief. This procedure involves the fusion of two or more vertebrae
Over time, our bodies can undergo changes due to various factors. One common phenomenon is the development of sciatica, a condition resulting from injury or pressure on the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body,
Nebraska Spine + Pain Center, located at 13616 California St., Suite 100, provides dedicated spine and pain care for area residents and is celebrating 60 years of service this year. Nebraska Spine + Pain Center was founded in 1963 in
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
