Abay Neuroscience Center

10/23/2025

When it comes to your health, the best advocate is you. Preparing questions before your neurosurgery consultation can help you feel confident and ensure you get the answers you need.

✅ Write down or print your list of questions ahead of time
✅ Bring your notes with you to the appointment
✅ Don’t hesitate to jot down key points during the discussion

Our surgeons are ready to meet with you, discuss your questions and concerns, and empower you to play an active role in your care. Learn more ➡️ https://www.abayneurosciencecenter.com/

10/21/2025

Back Care Basics − To protect your back during fall cleanup:
🍂 Warm up with stretches
🍂 Pace yourself by dividing the work
🍂 Lift with your legs (bend at the knees and keep your back straight)
🍂 Avoid twisting by moving your feet instead of your waist
🍂Use tools like tarps or wheelbarrows to move leaves
🍂 Take frequent breaks to stretch and rest
🍂 Don't overdo it by trying to do too much at once

A little care goes a long way toward a healthy back!

10/16/2025

Today and every day, we're focused on the importance of bone and joint health. Conditions like arthritis, osteoporosis, and back pain affect millions of people each year, impacting mobility, independence, and quality of life.

We’re committed to helping our patients stay active and strong through prevention, early diagnosis, and advanced treatment options.

👉 Take action for your health this week — move more, eat well, and don’t ignore joint or spine pain.

Learn more about how we can help at https://www.abayneurosciencecenter.com/services/

10/14/2025

At Abay Neuroscience Center, our mission is simple: to provide compassionate, comprehensive care for the brain, spine, and nervous system.

Our physicians specialize in advanced treatments for conditions ranging from chronic back and neck pain to complex neurological disorders. Using the latest technology — including both traditional and minimally invasive surgical techniques — we work to relieve pain, restore function, and improve quality of life.

Abay Neuroscience Center

10/09/2025

Dr. John Dickerson provides expert care for conditions affecting the spine, brain, and peripheral nerves. His surgical expertise includes brain tumors and neuro-oncology, as well as degenerative, traumatic, and minimally invasive spine surgery.

📞 Call (316) 609-2600 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Dickerson.

Learn more ➡️ https://www.abayneurosciencecenter.com/physicians/john-r-dickerson-md/

10/06/2025

October is Spine Health Awareness Month
Your spine plays a vital role in daily comfort and long-term health — yet modern life with desk jobs, smartphones, and inactivity has made back and neck pain a growing issue for millions each year.

The good news? Awareness is the first step. By understanding and prioritizing spinal health, we can prevent problems, manage pain, and protect quality of life for the future.

👉 Take time this month to check your posture, stay active, and care for your spine — it cares for you every day.

10/01/2025

Do you suffer from upper back pain? Poor posture, muscle strain, or injury are often to blame — but the good news is there are ways to find relief and prevent it from returning.

👉🏼 Make small daily changes, like improving your posture and being mindful of how you sit and move.
👉🏼 Take regular breaks from sitting to stretch, stand, or walk throughout the day.
👉🏼 See a doctor if your pain is severe, lasts longer than a few days, or is accompanied by numbness or tingling.

We can help! Visit our website for more information ➡️ https://www.abayneurosciencecenter.com/

09/29/2025

Falls are a serious concern for older adults, but there's a lot you can do to prevent them. This article has information on causes, consequences, and prevention tips like exercise and home safety adjustments.

Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall. Learn more about falls prevention and how you can help families and caregivers support aging adults through prevention.

09/25/2025

Minimally invasive spine surgery utilizes techniques that decrease injury to the muscles and other soft tissues. While not ideal for every patient, we encourage you to talk to your doctor to see if you’re a candidate for this approach.

Learn more ➡️ https://www.abayneurosciencecenter.com/patient-resources/faq/

09/23/2025

Struggling with the sharp, shooting pain of sciatica? You're not alone—it affects up to 40% of adults.
Sciatica is a pain that radiates from your lower back along the sciatic nerve. Many people can find relief without surgery. But for some, it can be an effective option.

Learn all about sciatica and your treatment options in this article.

Sciatica is pain that radiates from the lower back along the sciatic nerve. You can probably relieve sciatica without surgery, but surgery can be effective too. Learn your options here.

09/17/2025

Healthful Tip: Stretching throughout the day helps keep muscles flexible and improves overall mobility. Click here to learn more healthful tips ➡️ https://www.abayneurosciencecenter.com/patient-resources/healthful-tips/

09/15/2025

Founded in 1986, Abay Neuroscience Center is 100% physician-owned and is one of the largest neurosurgery practices in Kansas. Our neurosurgeons specialize in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of neurological conditions of the brain, spine, spinal cord and peripheral nerves.

Abay Neuroscience Center