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The Role of Physical Therapy in Arthritis Pain Management
Arthritis is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, causing pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility in the joints. While medication and surgery are often considered for treatment, physical therapy in arthritis pain management plays a crucial role in helping patients manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life. At Nebraska Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, physical therapists specialize in developing individualized treatment plans that address each patient’s unique needs, offering a path to better function and less pain.
Read full blogChronic Ankle Pain Management: Coping with Ongoing Discomfort
Meet Sarah (not her real name), an avid runner and dedicated soccer coach. Sarah’s days were filled with running drills and training sessions until persistent ankle pain began to slow her down. Despite trying to push through the discomfort, every step became a painful reminder of her ongoing battle with chronic ankle pain. Whether from an old injury that never quite healed or recurring strain from athletic pursuits, living with chronic ankle pain can be exhausting.
Read full blogNeck Pain vs. Headaches: Differentiation and Relief
Are you struggling with neck pain or headaches? Understanding the differences between neck pain vs. headaches is crucial for effective treatment. Neck pain and headaches affect millions of Americans each year, with up to 20% of the population experiencing neck pain at any given time. But relief is possible. Nebraska Orthopaedic Physical Therapy offers effective treatments for neck pain and headache relief, helping you regain comfort and function.
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Read full blogPreventing Neck Pain: Unlock the Secrets to a Healthy Neck
The neck, a vital and often overworked part of our body, is susceptible to pain and discomfort due to poor posture, repetitive strain, or stress. Physical therapy plays a critical role in managing and preventing neck pain by addressing these issues with targeted exercises and corrective techniques. Understanding the common causes of neck pain and incorporating physical therapy into your routine can unlock the secrets to a healthier neck and avoid the pitfalls of chronic discomfort.
Read full blogUnderstanding Arthritis: Types, Symptoms, and Causes
Arthritis affects millions of people worldwide, with over 54 million adults in the United States alone living with this condition. Understanding arthritis is crucial, as it refers to inflammation of the joints, leading to pain, stiffness, and decreased mobility. While there are over 100 types of arthritis, the most common forms include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriatic arthritis. Nebraska Orthopaedic Physical Therapy can be beneficial in managing arthritis symptoms and improving overall function.
Read full blogYour Posture Doesn’t Have To Suffer Any Longer. Here’s How Physical Therapy Can Help
Bad posture is a common cause of back discomfort. If your posture is poor, it can put strain on other parts of your body, causing discomfort, inflammation, and malfunction. Thankfully, physical therapy can help you improve your posture.
According to one study, back discomfort or injury accounts for roughly 3% of all emergency room visits. Back pain is the most prevalent type of pain, and it can severely restrict one’s daily activities.
Read full blog5 Tips to Decrease Pain and Improve Your Energy Levels
Living with chronic pain can change the way you do things on a daily basis. Whether your pain symptoms reside in your back, hips, neck, knees, or other area of your body, one thing rings true: dealing with discomfort is always the last thing anybody wants to do!
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 goals you’ve been aiming towards.
Read full blogOuch! Herniated Discs Could Be Causing Your Back Pain!
The spine is such a complex part of the body that it is not uncommon for pain to occur from time to time. The spine contains 24 bones. Of those bones, 5 of them are located in the lower back. In addition to these bones, the spine also contains several nerves and intervertebral discs.
Pain can sometimes be the result of an underlying problem, such as a herniated disc. One of the earliest signs of a herniated disc is lower back discomfort, which can range from mild to severe.
Read full blogLooking For Relief From Hip & Knee Pain? Your Search Ends With PT
As the cartilage in one’s joints begins to break down with age, the risk of experiencing chronic hip or knee discomfort rises. Anyone can acquire hip or knee discomfort as a result of excessive overuse, unanticipated traumas, or underlying disorders.
While surgery may be required to repair specific disorders of the hip or knee, physical therapy has been shown to be effective in reducing discomfort and increasing function. In many circumstances, physical therapy can completely obviate the need for surgery.
Read full blog5 Reasons Physical Therapy May Change Your Life
According to the American Academy of Pain Medicine, almost 100 million people in the United States suffer from chronic pain. So, if you’ve been suffering from chronic pain for three months or longer, you’re not alone.
Unfortunately, this means that people’s reliance on prescription pharmaceuticals is increasing all the time. In 2013, doctors in the United States prescribed about a quarter of a billion opioid prescriptions or roughly one bottle per person.
The opioid crisis we’re all too aware of today results from this need for pain-management medicines.
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