Health Blog Category: Physical Therapy
How Do I Know if My Sciatica Pain is in Need of Physical Therapy?
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.
While sciatica does not always require physical therapy treatments, it can help relieve your pain and speed up the healing process. It can be hard to determine whether or not your symptoms are in need of a specialist’s intervention, but Nebraska Orthopaedic Physical Therapy gives 3 signs are indicators that you should seek help:
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Read full blogTry a Natural Treatment! How Physical Therapy Can Help You Live Without Pain Meds.
By any reasonable standards, ours is a highly medicated society. Scan any grocery store or pharmacy aisle and you’ll see all kinds of over-the-counter painkilling drugs. Doctors routinely write prescriptions for heavier pain relievers, including the opioid drugs that have become a national abuse nightmare. If you’re tired of suffering from chronic pain but you’re not ready to turn your body into an ongoing chemistry experiment, you’ll be happy to know that physical therapy can give you safer, healthier, longer-lasting pain relief.
Read full blogEnding Your Hip and Knee Pain, Once and For All
The hips and knees are both areas in the body where several tendons, muscles, and joints are joined together, in order to help you achieve complex movement. If there is damage (and subsequent pain) in these areas, it can be difficult to perform daily activities. Fortunately, there are several specific ways that physical therapy can help in ending your hip and knee pain, once and for all. Contact Nebraska Orthopaedic Physical Therapy today to find out how a trained physical therapist can help you relieve your pain.
What’s causing my hip and knee pain?
Read full blogIs a Herniated Disc The Culprit of Your Back Pain?
One of the most common reasons people visit our physical therapist each day is to get relief from chronic back pain. In fact, it is the most commonly reported source of pain across the nation. While back pain can be caused by a variety of medical conditions, in many cases it is the result of a herniated disc. It is estimated that about 60-80% of people will experience some level of lower back pain in their lives, and many may experience the issue due to a herniated disc.
Herniated discs can occur anywhere along the spine; however, they typically affect the lower back area.
Read full blogPut the Spring Back in Your Step With Physical Therapy Treatments
Are you suffering from acute or chronic pain? Perhaps you’ve been struggling with back pain for quite some time, or you’re recovering from an unexpected sports injury, or maybe you’re even still dealing with impairments from an auto accident. Whatever you may be facing, physical therapy is here to help. If your pain is impacting your daily life, we encourage you to contact Nebraska Orthopaedic Physical Therapy as soon as possible to schedule an appointment with a physical therapist.
Read full blogDitch the Meds and Get to the Root of Your Problem With Physical Therapy
It 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, contact Nebraska Orthopaedic Physical Therapy to learn how our physical therapists can get you on a natural path to a pain-free life, free from harmful drugs.
The disadvantages of using meds for pain:
Taking pain-management drugs as a way to rid yourself of pain may seem like a good solution in the short-term, but it has many disadvantages in the long-term.
Read full blogDecrease Your Joint Pain and Increase Your Mobility With Physical Therapy
As 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 around as well without the aches and pains.
However, taking painkilling drugs or leading a sedentary life in order to compensate for your daily aches and pains isn’t a healthy way to combat your condition.
Read full blogDon’t Suffer From Arthritis Pain Any Longer – Find Relief With Physical Therapy
Millions 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 a physical therapy program can lessen arthritis pain or even eliminate it altogether!
Choosing the right foods:
Nutrition can play a crucial role in easing arthritis pain and discomfort.
Read full blog9 Reasons Why Stretching Will Benefit You
If 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 stretching would be good for you personally, and how it can help you improve your overall quality of life.
Read full blogGet Rid of Your Constant Stress-Related Headaches With Physical Therapy
We 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, in addition to a generalized aching and tenderness.
Fortunately, physical therapy treatments can provide relaxation and posture correction, in order to relieve your pain.
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