Healthy tips blog

  • November 20
    9 Reasons Why You Need to Start Stretching
    Posted in Health and Wellness

    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 […]

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  • November 10
    Constant Stress-Related Headaches? Here’s How Physical Therapy Can Help
    Posted in Headaches

    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. […]

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  • October 20
    5 Quick Tricks to Stay Active!
    Posted in Health and Wellness, Healthy Tips

    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 […]

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  • October 10
    Treating Arthritis Pain the Natural Way!
    Posted in Arthritis Pain

    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 & […]

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  • September 20
    Tired of Lower Back Pain? Here’s What To Do:
    Posted in Back Pain

    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 […]

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  • September 10
    Reduce Pain and Inflammation Through Nutrition
    Posted in Healthy Tips

    Internal inflammation can wreak havoc with your health. You may already be seeing a physical therapist for inflammation-related health issues, such as arthritis. Whether you have a specific diagnosis or generalized pain in your back and joints, Nebraska Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Fremont & Elkhorn, NE can help. Your physical therapist may also suggest an anti-inflammatory […]

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  • August 20
    Tension Headaches: How to Handle Them
    Posted in Headaches

    Of the four distinct types of headaches — tension, migraine, sinus and cluster — the tension type is the most common. Of course, stress is a natural reaction to stimuli and can keep us safe from danger. Yet an excessive amount of stress can lead to tension headaches. That’s why learning how to handle emotional […]

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  • August 10
    The Unexpected Benefits of Stretching
    Posted in Health and Wellness

    Many non-athletes — and even a few actual jocks — are guilty of either rushing through their warm-up stretching, or skipping the cool-down moves after the workout. Yet, along with cardio and strength-training, stretching also delivers significant health benefits. You probably already know that stretching extends your overall range of motion, while also elasticizing your […]

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  • July 20
    How Staying Active at Work Can Increase Productivity
    Posted in Healthy Tips

    Picture yourself at work. Hunched over a keyboard, clicking away on a mouse, answering the phone, or having meetings, the most moving around you are likely to do is to and from the copy machine. It is no surprise that our sedentary jobs are causing fatigue and stiffness, both mentally and physically. Fortunately, having a […]

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  • July 10
    Tips to Treat Your Arthritis Pain
    Posted in Arthritis Pain

    If you are like the one in four American adults who suffer from arthritis symptoms, you are looking for options for managing the day to day aches and pains and often debilitating loss of mobility.  Fortunately, there are many things you can do that, when combined with physical therapy, can improve your strength, increase your […]

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