by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | May 26, 2021 | Back Pain
Does it hurt? Then no, you shouldn’t squat in the MANNER in which you’re doing it. You should still try to change a few things up though… 1. Decrease the weight2. Change your stance width3. Change from low bar to high bar or vice versa.4. Try front...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | May 24, 2021 | Back Pain
Whether or not someone needs to change their mattress is one of the most common questions I get. The short answer is, probably not (although it’s possible). I’m going to share a few things that you should be addressing before you decide to go buy a $2,000...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | May 20, 2021 | Back Pain
What is the best treatment for degenerative disc disease? Movement. Now, DDD is actually really common and it’s just a normal part of aging. The imaging findings that lead to this diagnosis of DDD is going to be highly prevalent in populations 50 and older. It...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | May 14, 2021 | Back Pain
Short answer: For some yes, for some no. As with most medication, it depends on you. This is a conversation to have with your doctor, especially if you’re having negative side effects. Side effects of gabapentin can include fatigue, brain-fog, and balance...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | May 6, 2021 | Back Pain, Uncategorized
Quick answer is NO. I scoured the internet to see what the research had to say, and the only thing I found about paralysis was an osteophyte, or a piece of extra bone growth that compressed the vocal cords, and that was only one person. Personally, i’ve never...
