by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | May 25, 2023 | Healthcare
Hello there, dear reader! Ever found yourself stuck, trying to figure out how to get approved for a hospital bed, or maybe some other DME, also known as Durable Medical Equipment? If so, I’ve got you covered! I know, I know, it sounds daunting, doesn’t...
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 | Aug 29, 2022 | Back Pain, Healthcare
Degenerative disc disease may sound scary, but it’s largely a normal aging process that is not closely related to pain or disability. You may develop symptoms however there is a lot that can be done to improve symptoms. To prevent DDD from getting worse,...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Jul 29, 2022 | Healthcare
I’ve gone ahead and looked at the various website of most of the physical therapy practices in Monterey and Pacific Grove and here’s what I found about the cost of PT. Before we look at the chart, it’s important to note what you’re getting for...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Jul 28, 2022 | Health Tech, Healthcare
Counter to popular opinion among therapists, AI isn’t going to “taking your job,” at any time soon, although, sentient AI is likely coming down the pipeline in the next 30-50 years, maybe less, maybe more. Predictions of these sorts of things are...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | May 2, 2022 | Back Pain, Healthcare, Physical Therapy
Here’s what we’re going to cover in this article: Should I rest my back or stretch it? Should you stretch a “thrown out,” back? Is stretching for lower back pain or strengthening, better? How to choose the right stretches and exercises for...
