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Managing Lower Back Pain at Home

Dr. Joshua Gelber2019-05-13T13:36:34-04:00

Noticing Lower Back Stiffness? Tight in the morning? Tired or sore at the end of the Day? 4 KEY Exercises & Stretches to help you! Statistically more than 80% of us are going to deal with some level of lower back pain in our lives. Most of you have already felt something wrong – whether it’s mild tension or tightness when you wake up, or severe and debilitating back pain (or even sciatic nerve leg pain) that stops you in your tracks, literally. A lucky group of you reading this may have never felt anything like this. Lucky indeed! I’ve been [...]

Managing Lower Back Pain at HomeDr. Joshua Gelber2019-05-13T13:36:34-04:00

Chicken Soup for The Chiro’s Soul

Dr. Joshua Gelber2019-04-30T14:19:49-04:00

Last week was a heavy one; this week I feel clearer and more positive, especially when I remembered this: I once heard Jack Canfield, co-author of the best-selling Chicken Soup for the Soul series, tell a story. He said he was on a talk show and a woman in the audience complained she hadn’t been happy since her husband died, seven years prior. She pleaded for his advice. “Well, what sorts of things do you love to do?” he replied. The woman said she loved to paint, play the piano, and spend time working in her garden. Canfield then asked, [...]

Chicken Soup for The Chiro’s SoulDr. Joshua Gelber2019-04-30T14:19:49-04:00

3 Spring Workout Mistakes

Dr. Joshua Gelber2019-04-24T13:41:08-04:00

Spring has sprung! There are two things you can be sure of: (1) there’s even more construction going on than usual. And (2) people are coming out of hibernation in droves and realizing there’s only 8 weeks left to swimsuit season. Before you put the pedal to the metal, however…a caution. Here are three mistakes that could be the proverbial fly in your sweet fitness lemonade: Too much, too soon. I’m not naming any names but this is even truer for a certain segment of the population. Let’s just call them “men". Seriously though, re-booting is tough. It takes a step-by-step progressive program if you’re [...]

3 Spring Workout MistakesDr. Joshua Gelber2019-04-24T13:41:08-04:00

“Little” Health Devils That Hide In The Details

Dr. Joshua Gelber2019-04-18T11:30:57-04:00

Ok, so it’s been a tough few weeks. I'm clear and aware I'm sharing this week from a passionate and emotional headspace, but on the mark based on so many conversations I have with people. As I’ve been dealing with the dire scenario of my mother-in-law’s illness and passing, I can’t help but be even more preoccupied than usual with thoughts about how to prevent this for all of us, and curious about health and habits. That last one is truly in my head space right now. It’s all the lifestyle things we sometimes ignore that can lead to “dis-ease” [...]

“Little” Health Devils That Hide In The DetailsDr. Joshua Gelber2019-04-18T11:30:57-04:00

The real reason too much sitting is bad for you

Dr. Joshua Gelber2019-03-26T13:12:52-04:00

Amy Cuddy has a great TED talk on the power of body language. You can find it on YouTube if you’re curious. One cool thing she reveals is that two minutes of “power posing” (e.g. standing tall with hands on hips, a la Superman) increases your testosterone. This is important. Tell you why in a minute. For most of us our daily movement patterns are flexion-dominant. This means hands closed, head forward and down, arms and legs in front of the body. Think of the fetal position as an extreme version. We sit in a car on our way to a [...]

The real reason too much sitting is bad for youDr. Joshua Gelber2019-03-26T13:12:52-04:00

4 Anti-Inflammatory Food Swaps

Dr. Joshua Gelber2019-03-21T15:05:45-04:00

Did you know that food allergies, digestive issues, and other inflammatory conditions can prevent you from burning fat and achieving the kind of health you want? Do you ever experience any of the following? *Difficulty falling asleep or sleep poorly *Hard time concentrating at points during the day *Achy joints *Sluggish energy *Seems hard to lose weight All could be symptoms of persistent inflammation. And they are signs your immune system is reacting to a stressor. Or it could be caused by a cocktail of emotional stress, medications, environmental pollutants, inadequate sleep or nutrition, and dehydration. One book I [...]

4 Anti-Inflammatory Food SwapsDr. Joshua Gelber2019-03-21T15:05:45-04:00

4 Tips to Help You Sleep Like A Baby

Dr. Joshua Gelber2019-03-05T14:57:25-05:00

There’s an old joke that goes: “When I was going through [insert life event here] I slept like a baby…I woke up every two hours and cried.” Today’s tips are true to the spirit of the saying, thankfully. Good sleep sows the seeds of good health. It even leads to better food choices (appetite, cravings, and willpower are all shaped by your quality of sleep). Yet, sleep problems are amongst the top complaints I hear with new patients. Ok, enough suspense. Here are 4 tips to help you sleep better: Wake up at the same time every morning. If there’s [...]

4 Tips to Help You Sleep Like A BabyDr. Joshua Gelber2019-03-05T14:57:25-05:00

Are achy joints just a fact of aging?

Dr. Joshua Gelber2019-02-26T13:26:54-05:00

Hi everyone! This week I'm sharing some Q&A from daily patient interactions - the top questions I get about joints and aging: QUESTION: I find as I’m getting older, my joints are getting achier. Is this just a fact of aging, or is there something I can do about it? A: Actually my answer might surprise you. A lot of the typical aches and pains we gripe about as we get older are due to (a) wear and tear, and (b) a slow buildup of chronic low-grade inflammation. And this CAN be controlled with good nutrition, supplementation, and fixing muscle [...]

Are achy joints just a fact of aging?Dr. Joshua Gelber2019-02-26T13:26:54-05:00

I had a meltdown last week

Dr. Joshua Gelber2019-02-19T11:56:25-05:00

A couple of weeks ago my wife got sick. I mean this was the worst cold she’s had in about eight years – sneezing, heavy-duty dry cough, the whole nine. About a week later my son got sick, too. Poor little guy got it bad, with fever, even a double ear infection. I had to step up. So I double-dosed my USANA vitamins to keep the ol’ immune system a-humming and took on some additional parenting duties. Add to that I skipped a few lunches to do some outreach here in the community. It was tiring, but fulfilling. Next, I had to [...]

I had a meltdown last weekDr. Joshua Gelber2019-02-19T11:56:25-05:00

Why is your Achilles Causing You Pain?

Dr. Joshua Gelber2019-01-12T20:36:02-05:00

Are you suffering from pain in your Achilles? This could be because you engage in physical activities like sports or physical labor in your line of work that requires repetitive motion in the ankle. Repetitive motions could be endurance activities like running or biking in which you are overusing the Achilles tendon, jumping in Volleyball or Basketball, and even occupations that require constant standing; ladies, too much time in 2.5 inch or more heeled shoes can be a culprit as well. Understanding the Achilles Your Achilles tendon is found in the calf area (lower leg) made up of two muscles called [...]

Why is your Achilles Causing You Pain?Dr. Joshua Gelber2019-01-12T20:36:02-05:00

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