Health Blog Category: Health and Wellness
Shrug Off Shoulder Pain With A Physical Therapist’s Help
Did you know that your shoulders are the most moveable and flexible joints in your body? They are made up of various muscles, tendons, and bones, and they’re pretty complicated. They are what allow you to move around and complete many of your responsibilities during the day. Your shoulders are capable of a great deal, but they are also highly vulnerable to injury.
If you’ve been suffering from shoulder pain, Nebraska Orthopaedic Physical Therapy ‘s physical therapy services in (town) can help you discover natural relief.
Read full blogAre You In Search of Safe, Effective Pain Relief For Your Back and Neck Pain?
There are many reasons why one may develop back or neck pain. Back and neck pain may range from mild to severe, and you may experience accompanying symptoms.
Neck pain is most commonly caused by muscle strains, which can develop due to a cervical herniated disc, cervical degenerative disc disease, or cervical osteoarthritis. Anything that causes the spine’s anatomy to change can result in back pain, such as lumbar disc herniation, lumbar degenerative disc disease, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, or osteoarthritis!
Read full blog5 Tips For Increasing Energy and Decreasing Chronic Pain
You know how limiting pain can be if you live with it. Fortunately, you can reduce your discomfort while also raising your energy levels by making a few simple lifestyle modifications. When you combine these exercises with your physical therapy treatments, you may help yourself heal from discomfort and achieve the physical goals you’ve set for yourself.
To find out more about how we can help you increase your energy and decrease your pain, contact Nebraska Orthopaedic Physical Therapy today!
Read full blog4 Ways You Can Start Improving Your Health Today!
Did you know that more than 15 percent of American adults get no physical activity during their leisure time? We’re all aware of the health benefits of exercise, so why does it sometimes feel so difficult to stay active?
If your yoga mat has been thrown to the back of the closet or your running shoes have begun to collect dust in your garage, you need to hear about these few simple tips to help yourself become more active again.
Read full blog5 Methods for Reducing Pain and Increasing Energy
Are aches and pains disrupting your daily routine? If you’re in need of fast-acting pain relief so you can get back to living your life, physical therapy can help.
In physical therapy, you’ll gain access to a customizable treatment program that will provide pain-relief and help combat fatigue.
Our highly trained physical therapists have successfully treated a wide range of conditions and can both relieve your pain and prevent it from happening again.
Read full blogWhen To Seek A Physical Therapist For Sciatica Pain
While sciatica does not always require physical therapy treatments, it can help relieve your pain and speed up the healing process.
Did you know that the sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the human body? It stretches from the lower back down to the legs, ending at the feet. People living with sciatica typically describe their discomfort as “shooting pains,” typically down one side of the body.
It can be hard to determine whether or not your symptoms are in need of a specialist’s intervention, but
Nebraska Orthopaedic Physical Therapy.
If You’re Looking to Get Rid of Your Pain Meds, We Can Help
Say Goodbye to the Daily Nuisance of Pills
If you’re taking pain relievers and don’t want to be reliant on them indefinitely, physical therapy may be the answer. Physical therapy can be extremely beneficial for both short-term pain (typically lasting a few weeks or months) and long-term or chronic pain (that which lasts for more than three months).
The opioid epidemic is frequently in the news, and it may have prompted you to consider the impact that pain relievers are having on your life.
Read full blog5 Ways To Know You Need Physical Therapy
Physical therapy isn’t just for rehabilitation or athletes in training. There are many reasons why a person might need the assistance of a physical therapist, including injuries, illnesses, and chronic pain conditions.
We put together a list of five basic indicators that you need to visit a physical therapist. If any of these apply to you, be sure to call Nebraska Orthopaedic Physical Therapy today and set up an appointment with one of our therapists!
Read full blog5 Activities To Put You On a Path Toward Better Health
Do you spend your days hobbling painfully from your bed to your reclining chair and back? Does the simple idea of taking part in any kind of vigorous activity make you cringe?
Physical activity is most likely the furthest thing from your mind if you suffer from chronic pain. The truth, however, is that getting active can vastly improve your health, your comfort, mobility, and overall quality of life!
Why you should care about your health
What does it mean to truly be “healthy?” Essentially, to be healthy means that your body is operating at its highest levels of function in regards to breathing, circulation, digestion, and more.
Read full blogDealing With Tension Headaches? Physical Therapy Can Help.
Have you ever seen someone at work or in a difficult situation holding their head? What was your first initial thought? Most of us would assume either that they’re under extreme stress, or that they have a headache.
In fact, you may be right on both counts. Both physical and emotional stress can cause tension headaches. They can also trigger cervicogenic and migraine headaches, both of which can leave you effectively disabled for the remainder of your day.
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