by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | May 4, 2021 | Back Pain, Uncategorized
Have you ever used muscle relaxers for lower back pain or sciatica? In this video I dive into when they may be appropriate to use, when they are not appropriate to use, and what to look out for. This video is going over a systematic review (a review of many research...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | May 2, 2021 | Back Pain
This video is focused on long term solutions to solve lower back pain.Solving might not be what you think though. It might not be “fixing” a positional fault, or really fixing a biomechanical issue at all. While there are certainly some biological drivers...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Apr 30, 2021 | Back Pain, Uncategorized
There are a few “conditions” that i’ll share below that are complete nonsense. You’re not “stupid” for believing these, a multitude of practitioners still peddle in falsehoods (unknowingly) and outdated treatment paradigms. I’m not going to go into full detail into...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Apr 28, 2021 | Back Pain
When I type in “why does my lower back hurt?” or “what causes lower back pain,” this is what comes up. Most low back pain is the result of an injury such as muscle sprains or strains due to sudden movements or poor body mechanics while lifting heavy objects. Low back...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Apr 23, 2021 | Physical Therapy, Uncategorized, Wellness
There are two leading causes of muscle cramping that have been studied to date. 1. Electrolyte imbalance2. Fatigue You have a higher risk of cramping if you meet a few criteria:1. Dehydrated2. Overhydrated3. Low fitness levels You can develop a cramp from being...
