Illinois Free Market Medical Association Open House TONIGHT
An open house is scheduled for TONIGHT at Prairie Spine to help promote awareness of the benefits of the Illinois Free Market Medical Association. No reservation required and we encourage you to join...
View ArticleBack Pain and Sports
Have you been spending more time enjoying outdoor activities before the cold temperatures of winter hit? Many people try to take in the last few weeks of comfortable fall weather to get outdoors, play...
View ArticleIllinois Chapter FMMA Open House Success
Recently, the Illinois Chapter hosted their first open house at Prairie Spine and Pain Institute. Dr. Richard Kube and Colleen Ingraham are the founding members of the first Illinois Chapter and were...
View ArticlePrairie Spine Sponsors Samaritan Ministries International Event
Prairie Spine and Pain Institute had the fortunate opportunity to sponsor one of Samaritan Ministry International’s member appreciation events recently in Elkhart, Indiana. Samaritan Ministries...
View ArticleDoes a Cash Pay Structure Work?
In partnership with Illinois Free Market Medical Association, Prairie Spine is exploring new options for patient payment to help reduce the costs and headaches associated with healthcare. The post Does...
View ArticleSuccessful Surgeries and Satisfied Patients at Prairie Spine and Pain Institute
At Prairie Spine and Pain Institute, patient experience and happiness is just important as wellness, treatment, and recovery. As our slogan says, “Expert Spine Care… One Patient At A Time,” we strive...
View ArticlePrairie Spine Wishes You A Happy Thanksgiving
As many of us reflect on the things in life we are thankful for, all of us at Prairie Spine would like to say Happy Thanksgiving to our patients, friends and families! In observance of the holiday, we...
View ArticleHoliday Shopping Can Cause Lower Back Pain
Holiday shopping can be tough on your wallet. But did you ever consider how your wallet might be equally tough on you, especially your back? George Costanza famously suffered from back pain after...
View ArticlePrairie Spine’s Clinical Service Team Focuses on Quality of Life
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to follow a spine surgeon around on clinic days you’ve come to the right place. Dr. Kube, founder/owner of Prairie Spine & Pain Institute, sees patients...
View ArticleHow to Prepare for Operation Day
Surgery can be overwhelming and sometimes a little bit scary. To help our patients feel at ease, the Prairie Spine staff came up with tips on how to prepare for a stress free operation day. The post...
View ArticleMerry Christmas From Prairie Spine
As you celebrate this special season, the staff and Prarie Spine would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! The post Merry Christmas From Prairie Spine appeared first on...
View ArticleA New Year, A New You and How Physical Therapy Can Help
It’s that time of year again! People are making their New Year’s resolutions and pondering different ways they can improve their quality of life for the coming year. At some point, we all might’ve...
View ArticleTips to Make Check-In Easy
It’s never fun to show up to an appointment unprepared. It slows down the check-in process and can be frustrating. Here are some tips on how to make it easy when you have an appointment at Prairie...
View ArticleHow Spine Surgeons Keep Healthy
Dr. Richard Kube was recently featured from a panel of Spine Surgeons discussing how they achieve their personal goals with regard to health and wellness. The post How Spine Surgeons Keep Healthy...
View ArticleWhat to Know Before, During and After your X-Rays, Scans and Tests
Sometimes scheduling an x-ray, MRI, discogram, bone density test, CAT Scan, or PET scan can be very nerve-wracking as a patient may not know what to expect. The post What to Know Before, During and...
View ArticleSubtle discrepancies between the lower extremities may cause back pain.
The human body is a pretty symmetrical structure. This is even truer in regards to the musculoskeletal system. The right leg usually equals the left leg in length, and they both try to keep the pelvis...
View ArticleGetting the Waste out of Healthcare — Dr. Richard Kube on Price Transparency
Dr. Kube recently conducted an interview with Becker’s Spine Review, a publication for orthopedic and spine surgeons and surgery center administrators, on the transparency of healthcare pricing. Read...
View ArticleSurgery Questions, Concerns, and Safety
You come in for your visit with one of our surgeons and they recommend a surgical procedure to address your neck or back pain. This can be a relief at first, but then new worries and emotions can set...
View ArticleWhy Do You Wait at the Doctor’s Office?
Have you ever wondered why you aren’t being seen at your exact appointment time? Waiting at the doctor’s office can be frustrating, but sometimes it’s not always for the reason you might think. The...
View ArticleVirtual Tour of Prairie Spine and Pain Institute
View the virtual tour of our facility for a complete look at our office in Peoria, IL. With a comfortable waiting room, and specialized patient experience, at Prairie Spine & Pain Institute, we are...
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