Low Back Pain & Spine Rehabilitation

Nebraska allows direct access to physical therapy, meaning you can schedule an appointment without a physician referral. However, some insurance plans may require a referral for reimbursement purposes — we recommend checking with your insurer prior to your first visit.

Manual therapy

Hands-on spinal mobilization and soft tissue techniques reduce pain, improve segmental mobility, and decrease muscle guarding — often providing rapid relief that allows more effective active treatment to begin sooner.

Therapeutic exercise & core stabilization

Evidence-based exercise progressions rebuild deep core and spinal stabilizer strength systematically. Directional preference exercises (movements that consistently reduce or centralize symptoms) are identified early and used to guide your entire program.

Movement education & nerve mobility

Understanding which movements help versus aggravate your condition is often the fastest path to relief. Nerve gliding techniques, postural retraining, and lifting/bending mechanics are taught so symptoms — including sciatica — resolve and stay resolved.

Yes, in most cases — and appropriate exercise is often a key part of recovery rather than something to avoid. The right exercises depend on your specific disc presentation and directional preference, which is why a thorough evaluation matters before starting a generic program. Most disc herniations improve significantly with conservative care, including physical therapy, without surgery.

An Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) is a physical therapist who has passed a rigorous specialty examination administered by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. OCS-certified therapists demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge, skills, and experience in orthopedic diagnosis and treatment — the highest credential available in musculoskeletal physical therapy.

For many spine conditions — including disc herniations, mild spinal stenosis, and most cases of chronic low back pain — evidence-based physical therapy is generally recommended as a first-line treatment before surgical options are considered. A thorough evaluation will clarify whether conservative care is appropriate for your specific diagnosis, and we will be transparent if surgical consultation is warranted.

Your first appointment is a full orthopedic evaluation with Dr. Crowe. We review your medical history, conduct a comprehensive examination of your spine and neurological function, identify which movements help or worsen your symptoms, and build an individualized treatment plan with you before you leave. You will not be passed off to a technician or aide at any point.

At Power of Motion, every session is one-on-one with Dr. Crowe — no aides, no shared appointments, no brief check-ins while your therapist manages several other patients. You receive his full attention, expertise, and hands-on care for the entire session, every time. This model consistently produces better outcomes and a faster, safer recovery.

Yes, we do accept most insurance carriers. To name a few:

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Aetna

Midlands Choice

Medica Insure

Cigna

Medicare

We are constantly working on our insurance credentialing with insurers: Please contact our office to discuss insurance and payment options. We are happy to help verify your benefits prior to your first visit so there are no surprises.