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 You’re not “stupid” for believing these, a multitude of practitioners still peddle in falsehoods (unknowingly) and outdated treatment paradigms.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...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Apr 18, 2021 | Back Pain, Physical Therapy, Uncategorized
Do you have low back spasms and you’re having difficulty moving or walking? If so this video will answer a lot of your questions. There are a few different strategies to help in the first couple days of a back spasm. Step 1: Try not to panic. When we panic,...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Apr 9, 2021 | Back Pain, Physical Therapy, Uncategorized
Most people come to me and ask me the same question… I want to improve, however i’m worried and concerned about trying new things that might make my pain worse. In this video we are going to talk about how to reduce the risk of making things worse, and why...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Apr 5, 2021 | Physical Therapy, Uncategorized, Wellness
All or nothing. A strategy that has left many millions of people broken, in it’s wake. Life doesn’t have to be all or nothing. Exercise doesn’t have to be all or nothing. All or nothing is not sustainable. It’s important to recognize that while...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Mar 30, 2021 | Physical Therapy, Uncategorized, Wellness
Preventing injury isn’t really possible… however reducing the risk of injury, is. Here are a couple key points: 1. Warm-up before you exercise.2. Don’t use too much weight too soon.3. Don’t lift the same muscle groups every single day without...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Mar 26, 2021 | Physical Therapy, Uncategorized, Wellness
What do top performers have in common? There are many things but i’m just going to touch on three points: 1. Consistency. They are more consistent than everyone else.2. Tolerating uncertainty. They have accepted that since they are pushing the envelope, that...
