by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Oct 5, 2022 | Back Pain
Ice, heat, NSAIDs and activity as tolerated are the best treatments to stop acute lower back spasms. There are sometimes some specific exercises that can also be helpful that i’ll share later. If you’re wondering why your lower back is hurting...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Oct 5, 2022 | Back Pain
Lower back pain when standing and walking can be caused by spinal arthritis, stenosis, disc herniation, and decreased hip extension and lumbar spine extension. It’s worth mentioning that these are all potential causes. In most cases, it’s not...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Sep 29, 2022 | Back Pain
Here are my top 13 exercises that I test out with clients who are recovering from a lumbar herniated disc. When I’m working with a client who is a good candidate for physical therapy and isn’t a surgical candidate it’s important to test out...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Sep 29, 2022 | Back Pain, Physical Therapy
I have worked with many individuals over the age of 65 who have DDD and I have them routinely lift heavy weights without issue. If you modify your weight and keep it below a level that is not aggravating symptoms, you will be okay. It is safe to lift heavy...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Sep 29, 2022 | Back Pain, Physical Therapy
Is the radiating pain from degenerative disc disease causing damage? It depends. If you are having progressive numbness, tingling, and weakness, and this is getting worse, it is possible that this is causing increasing damage to the nerves. If you are not having...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Sep 29, 2022 | Back Pain, Physical Therapy
If you are like most people, the long-term effects of degenerative disc disease will be no symptoms. Most people have DDD and don’t even know it. If you are one of the unlucky ones, you may develop arthritic type pain or nerve pain. If you are...
