Health Blog
Don’t Let Pain Stop You From Getting Back in the Game!
Get rid of the pain by partnering up with a physical therapist. Give Nebraska Orthopaedic Physical Therapy a call today to learn more about how our physical therapists can get you on the path to pain relief.
Physical Therapy for Pain Relief
According to WebMD, “Physical therapy is often one of the best choices you can make when you have long-term pain (also called chronic pain) or an injury.
Read full blogDid You Know That a Herniated Disc Can Cause You Serious Back Pain?
One of the most common reasons people visit our physical therapist each day is to get relief from chronic back pain. While back pain can be caused by a variety of medical conditions, in many cases, it is the result of a herniated disc. Herniated discs can occur anywhere along the spine but typically affect the lower back area. Physical therapy patients may also be familiar with other terms used to describe a herniated disc including ruptured disc, bulging disc, or protruding disc, but the treatment for the condition is the same.
Read full blogRelieve You Hip and Knee Pain For Good with Physical Therapy!
Both the hips and knees are areas in the body where several muscles, tendons, and joints are joined together to help you achieve complex movement. If there is damage and subsequent pain in these areas, it can be difficult to perform daily activities. There are several specific ways that physical therapy can help relieve hip and knee pain. Call Nebraska Orthopaedic Physical Therapy to find out how a trained physical therapist can help you relieve the pain in your hips and knees!
Read full blog5 Ways Physical Therapy can Put the Spring Back in Your Step!
Do you currently have an acute or chronic pain condition affecting your daily life? Maybe you’re struggling with back pain, a sports injury or impairments following an auto accident. Perhaps you have someone in your family who is experiencing pain and dysfunction. Whatever you or your loved ones are facing, we encourage you to contact Nebraska Orthopaedic Physical Therapy to schedule an appointment with a physical therapist.
Our physical therapists are experts in human movement and employ a wide range of drug-free, non-invasive techniques that benefit our patients in many ways — far beyond “just” symptom management.
Read full blogGetting to the Root of the Problem! Don’t Mask the Symptoms With Meds
Chronic pain and other types of pain can put a dent in your lifestyle. If you’re suffering from pain, be sure to give our office a call to learn how our physical therapists can get you on the path to a pain-free life. Don’t make the mistake of relying on meds, as meds only mask the symptoms. Physical therapy is a natural treatment and a non-invasive treatment that works. You won’t have to curl up with pain in bed anymore, give Nebraska Orthopaedic Physical Therapy a call after reading!
Read full blog9 Reasons Why You Need to Start Stretching
If you haven’t made stretching a part of your daily life yet, here is the only question we have for you: Why not? A good stretch is the perfect way to start your day, whether you’re young or old, fit or unfit. There are tremendous benefits to stretching, and we’re going to talk about why you need to start doing it today. If you don’t know where to start, get in touch with Nebraska Orthopaedic Physical Therapy because our physical therapist team can help!
Read full blogConstant Stress-Related Headaches? Here’s How Physical Therapy Can Help
Sometimes, a pill just doesn’t cut it when it comes to stress headaches. This class of headache includes the classic “band of pressure” around your head, as well as generalized aching and tenderness. The kind of muscle tension and emotional stress that lead to this type of head pain can create a complex chain reaction. Physical therapy provides relaxation and posture correction. You’ll not only experience relief of your current headache, but future stress headaches may decrease.
Read full blog5 Quick Tricks to Stay Active!
As humans, we are on a never-ending hamster wheel that demands we get as much done as possible, but it’s time that we all become a little more realistic about what is and isn’t possible through sheer willpower, especially with regards to staying active.
Repeat after us: My willpower has limits.
Try as you might, you can’t accomplish world peace (or even your to-do list) within a 24-hour period. Instead, you must employ tricks and tips to stay engaged, motivated, and active on your quest to do it all.
Read full blogTreating Arthritis Pain the Natural Way!
You’ve probably heard of people with arthritis turning to steroid injections, antirheumatic drugs and joint replacement surgery to cope with pain. And in some cases, these more aggressive treatments may help patients with severe arthritis. But for many patients, physical therapy and related natural treatments present better solutions. Call Nebraska Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Fremont & Elkhorn, NE today to find out about your options.
Manual Therapy
Physical therapy isn’t just about doing specialized exercises.
Read full blogTired of Lower Back Pain? Here’s What To Do:
Lower back pain is the nemesis of many. That familiar ache can limit time spent working, relaxing, and enjoying life. It can lead to irritability and a whole host of other health problems. And, yet, it’s surprisingly common.
The World Health Organization estimates that in the United States, 149 million days of work are lost due to low back pain. Back pain is the leading cause of inactivity and loss of work, and it appears in 60 to 70 percent of people in industrialized nations.
Read full blog