Patient Spotlight
“I have gained knowledge in exercise and strength techniques to better condition and maintain the positive health of my back and core.”
“One morning in late June, I awoke to severe muscle spasms in my lower back. I experienced these spasms, lasting up to a minute, throughout the morning. As a result I could not get out of bed that day. The next day, once the spasms subsided, I was able to sit up on the edge of the bed. I was still not able to stand up. The third day I could stand, bend over, and walk slowly. I could only stand/ walk for short periods of time. The spasms were sporadic, but the pain was continuous and I also had a burning sensation down my left leg. I began taking anti-inflammatories and a prescription for muscle relaxers. I iced my back twice a day. I also scheduled myself for a free back pain and sciatica workshop that was being hostedbyNebraskaOrthopaedicPhysicalTherapy in Elkhorn and scheduled a free mini screen with Amy. From day one of therapy, it was clear to me that Amy had a well thought out plan on how to not
Through Nebraska Orthopaedic PT, I have gained knowledge inexerciseandstrength techniques to better condition and maintain the positive health of my back and core. I thank Amy and the staff at NebraskaOrthopaedicPhysicalTherapyforallthey have done for me. I leave there with confidence and new friendships.” -John
only get me back to pain free, but to create a foundation for the future.She tookwhatever time wasnecessary toanswerallofmyquestions (and there were many) and to thoroughly go through exercises and stretches. Amy was thoughtful, knowledgeable, caring, and enthusiastic about my rehab. I was always greeted with a smile and thoughtfulquestionsabouthow Iwas feeling that day and how I wanted to feel in the future.
3 Natural Ways to Beat Spring Allergies
1. Limit your time outdoors. Each spring, trees release billions of tiny pollen grains into the air. When you breathe them into your nose and lungs, they can trigger an allergic reaction. Staying inside can help, especially on windy days and during the early morning hours, when pollen counts are highest. 2. Get natural relief. Some herbal remedies may help stave off allergy symptoms. More research is needed, but an extract from a shrub called butterbur shows promise. Biminne, a Chinese herbal formula with ingredients like ginkgo biloba and Chinese skullcap, may also help. One study found that people who took biminne five times a day for 12 weeks still felt the benefits a year later.
3.Tweak your home. Simple changes make a difference. Shut all windows to keep out pollen. Use an air conditioner to cool your home instead of a fan, which draws in air from outside. Take off your shoes at the door and ask guests to do the same.That keeps allergens outside. Finally, don’t allow guests, or yourself, to smoke inside the home. It can make allergy symptoms worse. If you or someone you live with smokes, now is a good time to quit.
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