Category Archives: Health and Wellness
- June 8
Hip and Knee Pain Relief with Physical Therapy
Posted in Aches and Pain, Health and Wellness, Physical TherapyThere are so many causes of hip and knee pain, from excess weight to sports injuries, advancing age to repetitive motion injuries. Whatever the cause of your hip and/or knee pain, if you are experiencing it regularly you need to find a way to manage it. Many people use medications like anti-inflammatories to minimize their […]
read more - May 18
Why it’s Important to Get Active! Here are 5 Fun Activities for all Fitness Levels.
Posted in Health & Wellness, Health and Wellness, Physical TherapyMaintaining a high level of physical activity can possibly lengthen your life as well as improve the overall quality. According to PT in Motion News, 80 percent of Americans aren’t meeting physical activity guidelines set forth by the US Department of Health and Human Services. Finding the time or motivation to exercise is difficult for […]
read more - May 4
Treat Stress-Related Headaches with Physical Therapy. Find Out How it Works.
Posted in Headaches, Health and Wellness, Physical TherapyThere is nothing worse than that feeling of having your head in a clamp. Whether the pain starts in your neck, the back of your head, or front and center behind your eyes, stress headaches can derail your entire day. While reducing your stress level can often reduce your stress-related headaches, getting rid of the […]
read more - March 20
Relieve Your Pain While Also Increasing Your Energy with These 5 Steps
Posted in Health and Wellness, Physical TherapyIf you live with pain, you know how limiting it can be. Fortunately, there are some simple lifestyle changes you can make in order to decrease your pain while simultaneously increasing your energy. When you do these in addition to your physical therapy treatments, you can help recover from your pain and reach the physical […]
read more - March 10
Why Use Opioids When You Can Find Natural Relief?
Posted in Aches and Pain, Health and Wellness, Physical TherapyWe’re all aware of the opioid crisis plaguing the nation. It’s scary – it’s as if every time we turn on the news, we hear another story about the epidemic. Approximately 11.5 million people in the United States misused the painkilling drugs they were prescribed, costing an estimated $504 million in economic costs. According to […]
read more - February 20
Eating Right: A Simple Technique for Reducing Pain and Inflammation
Posted in Chronic Pain, Health and Wellness, Physical TherapyDo you deal with chronic pain or inflammation in your daily life? It isn’t uncommon, but it is avoidable. While exercise is a crucial part of your physical therapy regimen, proper nutrition can also play an important role. The foods you eat work to fuel your body and eating the right ones can help you […]
read more - December 10
The Ins and Outs of Pre-hab – Everything You Should Expect
Posted in Health and WellnessAre you in need of a surgical procedure? Do you have a physically demanding job or sport? Are your muscles or joints weaker than they used to be? If you identify with any of these scenarios, preventative rehabilitation, or “pre-hab,” may benefit you. There are several benefits to participating in pre-hab treatments. It can […]
read more - 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, […]
read more - 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 […]
read more - 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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