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5 Methods for Reducing Pain and Increasing Energy
Are aches and pains disrupting your daily routine? If you’re in need of fast-acting pain relief so you can get back to living your life, physical therapy can help.
In physical therapy, you’ll gain access to a customizable treatment program that will provide pain-relief and help combat fatigue.
Our highly trained physical therapists have successfully treated a wide range of conditions and can both relieve your pain and prevent it from happening again.
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Ready to Say Goodbye to Chronic Headaches?
Did you know that headaches are the third most common pain complaint? Headaches are extremely common and can be so debilitating that they affect a person’s quality of life.
The phrase “sick headache” may have been coined to describe how you feel today – and every day. A single headache can be upsetting enough, but frequent or constant headache pain can render you completely incapacitated.
Read full blogHow to Tell if a Herniated Disc is the Reason for Your Back Pain
If You’re Living with a Herniated Disc, Physical Therapy Can Help!
How do you tell if you have a herniated disc or just back pain? One telltale sign is the location of the pain. The pain from a herniated disc is usually felt in the lumbar spine – that is the lower part of your spine.
With herniated discs, the pain in the back may also radiate to the thighs, buttocks, or calves.
Read full blogWhen To Seek A Physical Therapist For Sciatica Pain
While sciatica does not always require physical therapy treatments, it can help relieve your pain and speed up the healing process.
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.
It can be hard to determine whether or not your symptoms are in need of a specialist’s intervention, but
Nebraska Orthopaedic Physical Therapy.
4 Ways To Relieve Hip and Knee Pain Through Physical Therapy
Are you living with chronic hip or knee pain, or maybe both? It may feel like the pain is here to stay if you have been dealing with hip and knee pain for a long time.
The good news is, you don’t have to deal with this for the rest of your life. It is possible to get some permanent relief from extreme joint pain, after all!
Physical therapy is one of the best ways you can do it.
Read full blogCan Your Painful Shoulder Condition Be Treated in Physical Therapy?
Are you experiencing daily shoulder pain as a result of a musculoskeletal condition, a sports or workplace injury, or a chronic illness? If so, you need to hear about the pain-relieving properties of physical therapy (PT).
PT is a safe, effective, and non-invasive treatment option that is designed to relieve pain and improve functionality. Patients of all ages can benefit from regular sessions with a physical therapist, whether they are seeking help with managing chronic pain symptoms and or looking to prevent future injuries.
Read full blogSearching for Relief from Sciatica Pain? Try Physical Therapy Today!
Is your sciatica pain holding you back from your daily routine? At Nebraska Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, we understand how pesky sciatica symptoms can be. Fortunately, treatment with a licensed physical therapist can help.
If you’re looking for a way to return to the active lifestyle you love, contact Nebraska Orthopaedic Physical Therapy in Fremont, NE, today to learn about our powerful personalized treatment plans.
How can I tell if I have sciatica?
Read full blogHow Improving Your Posture Can Eliminate Back Pain
We’ve all heard the phrase, “sit up straight” before. However, this seemingly simple task is sometimes easier said than done. Most people recognize that posture is an important part of your overall health, yet it is something that is constantly overlooked.
Think about how you end a long day of school or work. Do you usually close out the day relaxed and sitting up straight, or tired, achy, and hunched over at your computer?
Read full blogPreparing for Surgery? Try Pre-hab to Speed up Your Recovery Process.
If you’re having surgery, you’re probably already aware that rehabilitation is a critical aspect of the recovery process. Patients benefit from post-surgical rehab because it helps them get back on their feet and restores their full range of motion.
What most people don’t know, however, is that pre-surgical rehabilitation (pre-hab) can significantly speed up your recovery time after surgery.
Pre-hab is the process of working with a physical therapist to prepare your body for surgery, whereas rehab refers to physical therapy treatment after surgery.
Read full blogPhysical Therapy: Your Path to Natural, Drug-free Pain Relief
Did you know that 66% of the United States adult population, or more than 131 million people, use prescription drugs everyday? Some prescription drugs can be helpful, and are important for treating a variety of illnesses, but the national opioid epidemic should encourage us all to think twice about relying on prescription medication for pain-relief.
Fortunately, physical therapy offers a natural and completely safe way to treat pain. If you’re tired of suffering from chronic pain, contact Nebraska Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, today to discover how we can help you access a natural form of long-lasting pain relief —without any of the harmful side-effects of prescription drugs.
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