Biomechanics

Is Tech Neck Avoidable in Today’s World?

Dr. Joshua Gelber2018-11-03T14:33:51-04:00

Did you know, the average American spends more than 9 hours a day staring at some type of screen? It could be a smartphone, TV or computer, but most Americans are spending more than a normal full-time shift at work staring at a screen. Even young children don't avoid this as they spend at least two hours staring at screens and that number only increased as they get older. How Screen Staring Impacts Your Spine As you're staring down at your phone, tablet or computer, you are putting more weight on the cervical spine. The average human head weighs 12 pounds. [...]

Is Tech Neck Avoidable in Today’s World?Dr. Joshua Gelber2018-11-03T14:33:51-04:00

Chiropractic can help relieve your Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Dr. Joshua Gelber2016-03-16T20:54:00-04:00

Carpal tunnel syndrome is an overuse disorder that is most commonly diagnosed in middle-aged women. It is characterized by inflammation and irritation of the median nerve at the wrist. Therefore, causing debilitating pain and numbness in the hand and fingers. Murphy and colleagues (2014) reported a case study on the chiropractic care of an American 57 year old woman experiencing pain and discomfort for 8 and 10 months on the left and right hand, respectively. She was unable to work because her hands were not capable of using a mouse and keyboard. The patient had not received medical intervention prior to [...]

Chiropractic can help relieve your Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Joshua Gelber2016-03-16T20:54:00-04:00

Running Club off to a great start

Dr. Joshua Gelber2012-01-11T17:15:48-05:00

I've decided to keep a running log of my running, well, log! Last Thursday, Jan 5th 2011, marked my first coaching session as a clinic instructor with Running Room Canada. I've got a class of 20 inspired runners of various skill levels, with a goal of completing a 10-kilometre "Race", or improving on their times from previous 10km races. It feels great to coach in a new environment outside of my clinic, and I get inspired by other people's running improvements and accomplishments! We run 6km 3 in a row this week, and next week the distance begins to build slightly. [...]

Running Club off to a great startDr. Joshua Gelber2012-01-11T17:15:48-05:00

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