Category Archives: Health and Wellness
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September 11
Ditch the Meds and Get to the Root of Your Problem With Physical Therapy
Posted in Aches and Pain, Chronic Pain, Health and Wellness, Physical TherapyIt is no secret that pain can put a dent in your lifestyle. Many people make the mistake of relying on medication to provide relief, but meds only mask the symptoms, instead of fixing them. Physical therapy is a natural and non-invasive treatment that works. If you are suffering from either acute or chronic pain, […]
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August 20
Decrease Your Joint Pain and Increase Your Mobility With Physical Therapy
Posted in Health and Wellness, Physical TherapyAs everyone ages, we may catch ourselves thinking the same thought: our joints simply aren’t what they used to be. Perhaps you are struggling with an injury that makes motion painful or perhaps you’re suffering from the age-related “wear and tear” of osteoarthritis. Whatever the case may be, one thing remains true: you can’t get […]
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August 10
Don’t Suffer From Arthritis Pain Any Longer – Find Relief With Physical Therapy
Posted in Arthritis Pain, Health and Wellness, Physical TherapyMillions of individuals struggle with arthritis pain and stiffness. Many arthritis sufferers follow several steps each day just to relieve their relieve stiff and achy joints. Physical therapy can be part of an effective plan to ease your pain while also remaining active. Contact Nebraska Orthopaedic Physical Therapy our office today to find out how […]
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July 20
9 Reasons Why Stretching Will Benefit You
Posted in Health and Wellness, Physical Therapy, StretchingIf stretching isn’t currently part of your daily life, it should be! No matter who you are, a good stretch is a perfect way to start your day. There are tremendous benefits to stretching, and if you don’t know where to begin, that is perfectly fine! A physical therapist can help walk you through why […]
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July 10
Get Rid of Your Constant Stress-Related Headaches With Physical Therapy
Posted in Headaches, Health and Wellness, Physical TherapyWe all do it – we feel that all-too-familiar twinge of a headache coming on, and we pop in the Ibuprofen or Advil or Tylenol. However, sometimes a pill just doesn’t cut it when it comes to stress headaches. The sensation of a stress headache is described as a band of pressure around your head, […]
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June 20
5 Simple Ways to Keep Yourself Active
Posted in Health and Wellness, Physical TherapyIn your busy life, it may seem as if you are on a never-ending hamster wheel that demands you do as much as possible. However, it is important for everyone to understand what really is and isn’t possible through sheer willpower. It is important to understand that your willpower has limits. It is hard enough […]
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June 10
The Natural Way to Treat Your Arthritic Aches and Pains
Posted in Arthritis Pain, Health and Wellness, Physical TherapyArthritis is a painful condition that can leave someone feeling limited and lonely in their journey. Many arthritis sufferers turn to antirheumatic drugs, steroid injections, or joint replacement surgery, in order to cope with pain. However, for many patients, physical therapy and other similar natural treatments have been proven to present better solutions. For more […]
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May 20
3 Simple Ways to Reduce Lower Back Pain
Posted in Back Pain, Health and Wellness, Physical TherapyAre you suffering from lower back pain? If so, you know how debilitating it can be. It seems easy enough to take medication to ease the pain, but with over-dependence on prescription medication becoming a national epidemic, many people with lower back pain are looking for a simpler solution. According to a study published in […]
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May 10
Nutrition: The Quick and Easy Way to Reduce Your Pain and Inflammation
Posted in Health and Wellness, Physical TherapyIf you are dealing with chronic pain or inflammation in your life, proper nutrition can play a key role in helping you find relief. Diet is an important part of any physical therapy regimen because eating the right foods can help your body recover from many different conditions. Eating right, paired with reduced stress and […]
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April 20
Say No to Sciatica! 3 Indicators That You Need to See a Physical Therapist
Posted in Health and Wellness, Physical Therapy, SciaticaEach of your sciatic nerves runs from either side of your lower back down to each of your legs. That’s why a classic sign of sciatica is having a shooting pain on one side only. While compression of one of your sciatic nerves can literally be a “pain in the butt,” it doesn’t always require […]
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