Chiropractic

Start Well, Finish Strong: Your Guide to Lifelong Wellness

Start Well, Finish Strong: Your Guide to Lifelong Wellness

Dr. Joshua Gelber2024-10-30T11:20:33-04:00

When it comes to health, it's easy to fall into short-term thinking. Maybe you're seeking quick relief from that nagging back pain, or it seems like you’re always playing catch up, trying to manage your children’s symptoms. Perhaps you've even caught yourself thinking, "I'm too old to start now—it's too late for me." But your wellness journey isn't just about temporary fixes or age limits. It's a lifelong adventure that deserves your attention at every stage. Let's explore how you can nurture your health proactively, from your very first moments through your golden years, starting well and finishing strong no matter [...]

Start Well, Finish Strong: Your Guide to Lifelong WellnessDr. Joshua Gelber2024-10-30T11:20:33-04:00

The Student’s Guide to Spinal Health: Balancing Study and Wellness at University of Toronto

The Student’s Guide to Spinal Health: Balancing Study and Wellness at University of Toronto

Dr. Joshua Gelber2024-10-03T12:57:01-04:00

As a university student, you're no stranger to long hours hunched over textbooks or staring at computer screens. While you're expanding your mind, your spine might be crying out for attention. Let's explore how you can maintain a healthy spine while acing your studies. The Student Spine Struggle The life of a student at any level is filled with challenges, and your spine bears the brunt of many of them. Extended periods of sitting in lectures or at the library, poor posture while studying or using devices, and heavy backpacks loaded with textbooks can all contribute to spinal issues. Add to [...]

The Student’s Guide to Spinal Health: Balancing Study and Wellness at University of TorontoDr. Joshua Gelber2024-10-03T12:57:01-04:00

Chiropractic and The Domino Effect of Health and Wellness

Chiropractic and The Domino Effect of Health and Wellness

Dr. Joshua Gelber2024-09-05T13:28:44-04:00

Have you ever set up a line of dominos, only to watch them all fall with a single touch? Your spine works similarly. When one part is out of alignment, it can trigger a cascade of effects throughout your body. Let's explore this fascinating domino effect and how chiropractic care can help reverse it. The Spine: Your Body's Command Center Your spine is more than just a structural support. It's the protective housing for your spinal cord, the interstate of information between your brain and your body. When your spine is properly aligned, it allows for optimal nerve flow throughout every [...]

Chiropractic and The Domino Effect of Health and WellnessDr. Joshua Gelber2024-09-05T13:28:44-04:00

Wellness Care Versus Short-Term Relief

Wellness Care Versus Short-Term Relief

Dr. Joshua Gelber2024-05-08T13:10:12-04:00

When you’re in pain, unable to work well or enjoy your life, nothing else matters but getting well. During my thorough evaluation, I look for what issues in the spine could be problematic, creating dysfunction in the neuromusculoskeletal system. I enjoy offering hope and aid to patients with acute issues, marveling with you at what the body is capable of healing when the nervous system is clear. You may wonder why I offer a wellness approach to care rather than a quick, get-out-of-pain plan. I have great respect for how intricate and complex the brain, spine, and peripheral nerves are, working [...]

Wellness Care Versus Short-Term ReliefDr. Joshua Gelber2024-05-08T13:10:12-04:00

Solving the Mystery: A Runner with Low Back and Hip Pain

Solving the Mystery: A Runner with Low Back and Hip Pain

Dr. Joshua Gelber2024-04-01T15:30:16-04:00

If you have chronic low back pain and hip pain, daily activities and athletic pursuits may become a struggle. If you’ve tried other therapies without success, it’s time to see a chiropractor! In my office in the Toronto's Annex neighbourhood, I prioritize comprehensive care for your spine, nervous system, and muscles, ensuring your body operates at its best. I even have a great example of this - I’ll let Olivia tell you in her own words! What Are the Psoas Muscles and Why Are They Important? The psoas muscles are a large pair of muscles on both sides of the spine. [...]

Solving the Mystery: A Runner with Low Back and Hip PainDr. Joshua Gelber2024-04-01T15:30:16-04:00

What a Pain in the Neck! Chiropractic in Toronto

What a Pain in the Neck! Chiropractic in Toronto

Dr. Joshua Gelber2024-02-23T10:29:39-05:00

Neck pain is one of the reasons that many people start chiropractic care. However, you may not have realized all the benefits beyond relief. Or perhaps you’re in the other camp, nervous to have even a trained healthcare professional check your neck. This is a common concern that we’re happy to address as well. Let's explore how chiropractic adjustments benefit not just neck pain, but the intricate connection between the brain stem and spinal cord. Understanding the Crucial Connection At the core of chiropractic philosophy lies the acknowledgment of the brain stem's pivotal role in regulating essential bodily functions. Also called [...]

What a Pain in the Neck! Chiropractic in TorontoDr. Joshua Gelber2024-02-23T10:29:39-05:00

Pain-Free Living: Mastering Sciatica with Chiropractic Care

Pain-Free Living: Mastering Sciatica with Chiropractic Care

Dr. Joshua Gelber2023-11-30T22:13:45-05:00

Sharp, radiating pain shoots from your lower back all the way down your leg and you’re unable to find relief. Maybe you’re seven months pregnant with a toddler to run after. Maybe you’re a college basketball player and the bench has been your home for the last month. Or you’re a construction worker who can’t climb ladders because of sciatica. Sciatica pain can be debilitating no matter your age or station in life. The good news is that there are natural ways to find relief and healing. As a chiropractor, I provide expertise and adjustments that can help your body in [...]

Pain-Free Living: Mastering Sciatica with Chiropractic CareDr. Joshua Gelber2023-11-30T22:13:45-05:00

When Chiropractic Care Doesn’t Work

When Chiropractic Care Doesn’t Work

Dr. Joshua Gelber2023-11-10T20:01:06-05:00

“Chiropractic won’t work for me.” “I got adjusted, and it didn’t do any good.” Our mindsets play a big role in our health. We may come to a doctor, or even a gym or nutritionist with certain expectations. You may anticipate certain results if you’ve been referred or have heard great things about a particular field, such as chiropractic. Or maybe your mindset is rooted in desperation and exhaustion. If you’re at the end of your rope, then you’re tired of dealing with symptoms - you need relief and you need it yesterday! Whatever the case may be, often we approach [...]

When Chiropractic Care Doesn’t WorkDr. Joshua Gelber2023-11-10T20:01:06-05:00

Finding Relief: How Chiropractic Care May Ease the Effects of Stress

Finding Relief: How Chiropractic Care May Ease the Effects of Stress

Dr. Joshua Gelber2023-09-29T11:20:01-04:00

In our busy lives, stress often becomes a constant companion, affecting us in various ways. It's important to understand how ongoing stress, whether physical, emotional, or chemical, can impact our health. Over a long enough time frame, with these stressors, spine and joint distress are unavoidable. This blog explores how chiropractic care can help alleviate the effects of stress on our neuromusculoskeletal system, including its positive impact on the nervous system. The Impact of Stress Stress can take many forms and have wide-ranging effects on our well-being, including leading to chronic inflammatory conditions such as fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, and more. Physical [...]

Finding Relief: How Chiropractic Care May Ease the Effects of StressDr. Joshua Gelber2023-09-29T11:20:01-04:00

Unblocking the Nerve Pathways to Better Digestion: How Chiropractic Care Can Make a Difference

Unblocking the Nerve Pathways to Better Digestion: How Chiropractic Care Can Make a Difference

Dr. Joshua Gelber2023-03-02T10:37:14-05:00

While digestion is a simple concept, it’s also a complex network of organs that work together to break down food and absorb nutrients. When your digestive function is impaired, it can seriously impact your quality of life! This is far too common of a problem, with approximately 20 million Canadians experiencing some form of digestive disorder each year (according to the Canadian Digestive Health Foundation.) While medical treatments can be effective for some individuals, many are turning to natural approaches to help restore digestive function. In this post, we'll explore how improving nervous system function with chiropractic can have a positive [...]

Unblocking the Nerve Pathways to Better Digestion: How Chiropractic Care Can Make a DifferenceDr. Joshua Gelber2023-03-02T10:37:14-05:00

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