by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Aug 4, 2019 | Knee Pain, Physical Therapy
Many Many Many people have a meniscal tear and don’t even know about it. Similarly, many people who have knee pain, who receive an MRI often find out they have a meniscal tear. In the USA we perform TONS of unnecessary meniscectomies (removal of portions of the...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Aug 3, 2019 | Back Pain, Physical Therapy
There is a lot of fear which surrounds back pain. Much of this is likely due to societal norms and the acceptance of false narratives pertaining to lower back pain. If we know that 95%+ of lower back pain is not dangerous, then why do we have such a large swath of the...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Aug 1, 2019 | Back Pain, Physical Therapy
If you’ve been following me for a while you’ll know what my position is on back pain and surgery. It’s not that surgery is never an option, in fact, it can be very helpful for some individuals with specific symptoms that are not getting better with conservative...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Jul 30, 2019 | Back Pain, Physical Therapy, Uncategorized
When do DOCTORS say that MRI’s are necessary for back pain? If numbness and tingling is getting progressively worse. If your leg is physically getting weaker and weaker as time goes on. If you are having a hard time controlling going to the bathroom (big red...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Jul 27, 2019 | Physical Therapy, Shoulder Pain
These are a bit more advanced and if you’re having a lot of shoulder pain, these probably aren’t the place to start. These are great as a warm up or finisher type movement. Have you ever done these? Do you have another type of plyo that you like to do?...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Jul 22, 2019 | Physical Therapy, Uncategorized, Wellness
STOP IT. Please stop doing squats on a physio ball like this.It won’t make you stronger.It won’t give you better balance.It WILL increase your injury risk. That is all.Are you guilty of doing “ultra-functional” fitness nonsense?Comment below if...
