06/01/2026
“Everything is a lot, lot better. It’s just life-changing.”
When part-time preschool teacher and full-time mom Jill Hahn noticed her daily routine being interrupted by persistent back pain, she knew it was time to reconnect with OrthoNebraska. Jill was nervous about the idea of needing surgery, but after Dr. Porter clearly explained the entire process, she knew she was in good hands. With all of her questions answered, Jill went into surgery and physical therapy confidently — and improved mobility followed. Now, she is sleeping better, moving better and making the most of her time spent with her loved ones.
Hear more from Jill about her experience at OrthoNebraska and how she’s getting her life back.
Video transcript
My name is Jill. I’m a part-time preschool teacher. I have two teenage boys. My husband and I keep very busy with them and I have my youngest is on the spectrum, so we have lots of therapies each week that we go back and forth to.
I wasn’t sleeping. I couldn’t do the exercises I wanted to do or anything like that. So, I tried injections first and then I went to Dr. Porter.
I’ve been to OrthoNebraska before for my knee and got a knee scope and had wonderful care. My son’s been there for a broken foot. So, we’ve always had really wonderful care there.
My initial appointment with Dr. Porter was first scheduled through my other doctor. He had the MRI results already and everything like that. And so, he knew right away what my surgery options would be. And he knew I was very, very, very nervous about it. I was not excited. I was really hoping to avoid surgery, but he told me all my options.
They made me feel confident just because they took the time with me, answered all my questions. They were always available.
The first few weeks were pretty tough. Um, but I had had occupational therapy before to help me figure out how to move, get in and out of bed. And then the first three months were very restrictive. Finally, after that, I was able to start physical therapy, which helped a lot.
My life now is wonderful. I can sleep. I can get down on the floor as my preschoolers. I can clean better at home. I can do just laundry. Everything is a lot lot better. So, it’s just life-changing.
I would definitely recommend OrthoNebraska to friends and family. In fact, I have for several people that I know that have back pain.
