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Feeling Stressed? Dealing With Pain? PT Could Provide Relief
When you see someone clutching his head at work or in a stressful circumstance, you could believe he’s either stressed out or has a headache.
Indeed, you could be correct on both counts. Tension headaches can be caused by both physical and emotional stress; they can also be caused by cervicogenic and migraine headaches, all of which can render you effectively handicapped.
You may suffer from chronic or recurring headache discomfort, and you’re probably tired of taking pain killers all of the time.
Read full blog5 Activities To Improve Your Health
If you spend your days hobbling painfully from your bed to your reclining chair and back, the notion of pursuing any kind of vigorous activity may be the furthest thing from your mind.
The truth, however, is that getting active can vastly improve your health, your comfort, mobility, and overall quality of life. Keep reading to learn more about how physical activity can help you feel your best and enjoy better health!
The importance of good health
It’s all relative when it comes to the words “health” and “wellness.” It essentially indicates that your body is functioning at its peak in terms of respiration, circulation, digestion, and other areas.
Read full blogGet Rid of Hip and Knee Pain With The Help of A PT!
If you’ve been dealing with hip and knee discomfort for a long time, you may believe it’s permanent. After all, is there any way to gain long-term relief from severe joint pain?
You can, and physical therapy is one of the most effective ways to do so! You can reduce – and potentially even eliminate – the discomfort in your hips and knees with the correct physical therapy treatments.
Call our clinic today to learn more about how physical therapy can help you beat the hip and knee pain blues!
Read full blogArthritis Pain? Find Relief Without Medication
Taking an opioid painkiller for relief when a person has arthritis, especially in a weight-bearing joint like the knee or hip, can be a great temptation.
The bad news is that while an opioid can momentarily relieve pain, the patient’s bones continue to grind together, exacerbating the underlying source of the problem. That’s before you even consider opioids’ addictive properties. Rather than relying on opioids to relieve your arthritis pain, consider a chemical-free option: physical therapy.
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Frequent appointments with a physical therapist are suitable for people of all ages!
Physical therapy is a non-invasive, safe, and effective treatment choice intended to improve movement and alleviate pain arising from a wide variety of work and sports injuries, musculoskeletal disorders, age-related conditions, and more.
Usually, patients undergo physical therapy to help relieve symptoms of chronic pain and avoid potential injuries. One of the most important reasons for new patients to visit our physical therapy clinic is to identify and treat the cause of their chronic shoulder pain.
Read full blogPhysical Therapy: The Answer To Your Aches and Pains
Did you know that approximately 80 percent of Americans have experienced (or will experience) back pain? That’s a depressing statistic, especially if you’re already one of those sufferers.
Chronic back pain can prevent you from performing the countless daily tasks you need or want to perform. Even when you’re not engaged in physical activity, your back pain may be keeping you miserable 24/7. But don’t assume that drugs can provide more than temporary relief, or that surgery won’t create more problems than it solves.
Read full blog5 Way To Know You Need PT!
Have you ever heard of physical therapy? If you’re in need of it, there are tons of ways your body may be trying to tell you!
Physical therapy isn’t just for rehabilitation or athletes in training. There are many reasons why a person might need the assistance of a physical therapist.
There are five basic indicators that you need to visit a physical therapist. We outline them in this blog, but you can give us a call at Nebraska Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Clinic in Fremont, NE to schedule an appointment as well!
Read full blogBetter Balance Starts at the Core: How to Improve Your Stability with PT
Are you familiar with the connection between core strength and better balance? When the core muscles around your trunk are strong, you are less likely to experience harmful chronic conditions, including lower back pain, balance and gait disorders, and general injuries.
A stronger core also helps to keep you upright – especially as you age and face a much higher risk of falls and fall-related injuries.
If you believe you need to work on your balance, but don’t know where to start, contact Nebraska Orthopaedic Physical Therapy today.
Read full blogAthletic Performance and Reduce Recovery Time with Therapeutic Massage
If you are an athlete, you likely already understand the importance of maintaining good health, especially when it comes to competing in the sport you love. But did you know that working with an experienced physical therapist can hugely improve your athletic performance and your overall health, especially when you’re recovering from an injury?
When it comes to helping athletes heal from painful injuries, many physical therapists rely on a technique known as therapeutic massage.
Read full blog4 Ways You Can Start Improving Your Health Today!
Did you know that more than 15 percent of American adults get no physical activity during their leisure time? We’re all aware of the health benefits of exercise, so why does it sometimes feel so difficult to stay active?
If your yoga mat has been thrown to the back of the closet or your running shoes have begun to collect dust in your garage, you need to hear about these few simple tips to help yourself become more active again.
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