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Why Use Opioids When You Can Find Natural Relief?
We’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 researchers, it is believed that numerous people are even being denied jobs due to a failure to pass opioid-free drug tests.
Read full blogDo You Know The Difference Between Sprains and Strains?
We’ve all been there – walking down the street, not paying attention when suddenly your ankle slips off the curb. There’s immediate pain, but it’s difficult to determine if it’s an injury that will go away on its own with a little RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation) treatment, or if a visit to the doctor will be necessary.
The best way to find out if you’re experiencing a sprain or strain that warrants medical attention is to consult with a physical therapist.
Read full blogHow 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 blogThe Ins and Outs of Pre-hab – Everything You Should Expect
Are 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 speed up recovery time, help the body heal quicker, and prevent against injuries. There are two different categories of pre-hab: 1) pre-hab for surgical recovery and 2) pre-hab for injury prevention.
Read full blogWhat You Need to Know About Sprains, Strains and Ankle Pains!
While the terms sprain and strain are often used interchangeably, there is a key difference between the two. A sprain is the tearing or overstretching of ligaments. And ligaments are the rows of tissue that connect bones in a joint. The most common location for a sprain happens to be the ankle joint. A sprain to the ankle joint often causes ankle pain. Specifically, a strain is the tearing or overstretching of a tendon or muscle.
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.
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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.
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