by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Sep 22, 2022 | Back Pain, Shoulder Pain
This post may contain affiliate links. Pain between the shoulder blades is the worst. I’ve worked with dozens of patients who have had this problem, I’ve experienced it several times, and my wife has also experienced it. There are a few different causes of...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Sep 22, 2022 | Back Pain
If you pay attention to your symptoms and don’t continuously aggravate it, you will likely make a full recovery, meaning sciatica is usually temporary. Sciatica can last anywhere from 2 weeks to 6 months or longer depending on the person. Some people do end up...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Sep 18, 2022 | Back Pain
A herniated disc can heal after two years. It’s important to note that although the imaging may still show that you have a herniation or disc bulge, symptoms can still improve. From clients I have seen, if it’s a large disc herniation, oftentimes it can...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Sep 17, 2022 | Back Pain, Wellness
Yes. Your lower back pain could be related to your SI joint problems. This is not always the case and often you’ll need to do a few tests to see where the issue is originating from. The best method we have for determining whether the pain is originating from the...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Sep 13, 2022 | Back Pain
As a new dad and a physical therapist, I’ve got some tips for you to make sure your low back and body stay healthy when caring for your new baby! Adjust the height of the crib and changing table if possible.Start lifting weights and strength training to improve...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Sep 6, 2022 | Back Pain, Healthcare, Physical Therapy
In most cases, lower back pain after playing soccer is related to a muscle strain which can often feel like aching, burning, or a muscle spasm. What causes lower back pain after playing soccer? Similar to other explosive sports, back pain after soccer is generally...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Sep 6, 2022 | Physical Therapy
What causes adductor strains after ice skating? Groin strains, officially known as adductor strains occur when the inner thigh muscles are overstretched or overexerted. This is commonly an overuse injury that occurs with more explosive sports such as hockey, speed...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Sep 6, 2022 | Knee Pain, Physical Therapy
To minimize knee pain from punting and kicking, prioritize your recovery and ensure that your training program is not too intense for what your body is currently capable of doing. In this article, I’ll discuss what causes knee pain from punting and...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Sep 6, 2022 | Exercise/Fitness, Physical Therapy
It depends on the type of groin injury you have. If you have a pelvic fracture your doctor may recommend you do not walk for a specific period of time to allow for bone healing. If it is a groin strain or something else that is muscular or ligamentous, it is okay to...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Sep 6, 2022 | Back Pain, Exercise/Fitness
You can play tennis with degenerative disc disease (DDD). This is completely safe and as long as symptoms don’t get aggravated you are clear to play. DDD is arthritis of the spine. Some people will experience pain with this, and others will not. It is...
