by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Apr 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
Photo by Krzysztof Kowalik on Unsplash Walkable and bikeable cities. I’ve been a bit obsessed with these recently, and for good reason. If there is a singular way to encourage people to be more physically active and encounter less heart disease and diabetes,...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Apr 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
When is the last time you focused intently on something, alone, without distraction from social media, email, news, your dog, or something else? Probably a long time, right? If your answer is all the time, good for you! You are probably pretty dang successful in...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Apr 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
It’s a race to the bottom and most of us aren’t aware of it. We want things cheaper, faster, and more convenient, without realizing the sacrifice that we are making of ourselves. Cheaper, faster, and more convenient in terms of food,...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Apr 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Heat and pressure create diamonds. I was $24,000 in debt, and it was the start of the year. I was only about 7 months into running my business full-time and it was appearing to be a huge mistake. Usually, businesses do lose money over the first 5-12 months, depending...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | May 28, 2021 | Back Pain
What Do I Do If My Lower Back Is Seized Up In The Morning?5/28/20210 Comments 1. Take 10 deep breaths if possible2. Find a couple movements that feel good. Find a direction of movement that feels okay.3. If cleared by your doctor, NSAIDs can help. (tylenol) (this is...
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...
