Chiropractic

Medication usage: Think twice

Dr. Joshua Gelber2018-10-24T14:56:29-04:00

Does our body need medication? Right off the bat this is an interesting and touchy subject - or is it? Every day new people come into my clinic, ask for my help, and are of 1 of 3 different mindsets: those who have always disliked taking medications and strive to do all things natural; those who don't mind medications but are tired of taking pills for their ills without long-term results; and those who have consistently taken medications, may have prescriptions constantly on the go, and are trying to mix in alternative methods. Who gets the best results? Makes you wonder, [...]

Medication usage: Think twiceDr. Joshua Gelber2018-10-24T14:56:29-04:00

Top 4 Stretches for Back Pain Between Chiropractic Visits

Dr. Joshua Gelber2018-10-09T11:55:17-04:00

When you go to the chiropractor for an adjustment, you’ll often be instructed to do some stretches or exercises related to the issue you went in for in-between visits. Whether you have an injury you are trying to heal or your spine becomes misaligned from daily activity, it’s important to see the chiropractor for adjustments and a closer look at how your body is functioning. Since everything in the body is connected, having one thing off will affect everything else. Take a look at these four stretches you can do for back pain between chiropractic visits to help heal and relieve [...]

Top 4 Stretches for Back Pain Between Chiropractic VisitsDr. Joshua Gelber2018-10-09T11:55:17-04:00

Common Chiropractic Myths & What’s Really True

Dr. Joshua Gelber2018-10-07T17:31:27-04:00

Have you ever heard things about Chiropractors that made you think twice about seeing one? There are some myths out there that cause caution to people that considered visiting a chiropractor that now are missing out on the health benefits. Some people think chiropractors just simply aren’t real doctors and that chiropractic care is dangerous. Others think that they can it themselves or that the treatment wouldn’t do any good for their health problems. Here’s a closer look at the common chiropractor myths and then a fact check to make sure you know why these things simply aren’t true. It’s too [...]

Common Chiropractic Myths & What’s Really TrueDr. Joshua Gelber2018-10-07T17:31:27-04:00

Protecting your child’s back from this year’s backpack

Protecting your child’s back from this year’s backpack

Dr. Joshua Gelber2018-08-22T19:18:40-04:00

It’s that time of year again and back-to-school prep is all of the conversation. That means your child will be gearing up from a summer of fun to carrying a heavy book bag to school with all of their textbooks, notebooks, homeowner, and the extras. This also leads many chiropractors to seeing parents of children with back problems because of overstuffed backpacks and pain from it. While it’s an exciting time of year for new subjects, new teachers, football games, and the kids getting older, it’s also that time of year when backpacks are heavy and kid’s backs are in danger. [...]

Protecting your child’s back from this year’s backpackDr. Joshua Gelber2018-08-22T19:18:40-04:00

The consequences of Poor Posture

Dr. Joshua Gelber2018-08-07T02:17:22-04:00

Poor Posture is everywhere... A few weeks before publishing this blog, I was interviewed on liquid lunch (link), having a follow-up conversation about poor posture – I had run out of time to dive into the more significant consequences, so some elements of this article are excerpts from here. I had previously been interviewed in May 2018 after returning from Italy, and in a state of relaxing and incessant people watching, I was overwhelmed by the magnitude of poor postures in so many different categories of people – from millennials to seniors! I've written about posture numerous times (in 2014 and a [...]

The consequences of Poor PostureDr. Joshua Gelber2018-08-07T02:17:22-04:00

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – Top tips to help avoid surgery and medication – looking for the Root Cause

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – Top tips to help avoid surgery and medication – looking for the Root Cause

Dr. Joshua Gelber2018-05-10T21:05:00-04:00

Carpal tunnel Syndrome is a condition that can affect everything in life. Even on the most beautiful of days, where you’d love to throw your hands up to worship the warm sun, you don’t want to because of a bad sleep the night before combined with wrist pain and numbness or tingling in the hands and fingers. Imagine you want to start a new small business that involves intense work with your hands, like an eatery, but all you can think about is the pain caused by crafting food all day. Maybe you've reached the point where medications don't work, and [...]

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – Top tips to help avoid surgery and medication – looking for the Root CauseDr. Joshua Gelber2018-05-10T21:05:00-04:00

How to Live a Healthy Life with a Desk Job

How to Live a Healthy Life with a Desk Job

Dr. Joshua Gelber2018-04-25T19:48:08-04:00

Desk jobs can be hard on you because they often come with deadlines, stressors, and long hours. Unfortunately, this leads to physical issues because sitting at a desk for long periods of time is bad for the body. Just like other professions have their health hazards, desk jobs come with its own and being aware of these hazards will allow you to keep your health in check for years to come. It doesn’t take a manual labor job to put your body at risk for physical health hazards; sitting for hours on end will do it for you. Take a look [...]

How to Live a Healthy Life with a Desk JobDr. Joshua Gelber2018-04-25T19:48:08-04:00

Sciatica? 3 solutions you can do yourself to help manage the pain.

Sciatica? 3 solutions you can do yourself to help manage the pain.

Dr. Joshua Gelber2018-04-04T15:16:14-04:00

Pain that starts in the low back and slowly starts to creep down the leg could be a condition called sciatica which is a compression of the sciatic nerve. Now that’s a general descriptor, as there are many variations of sciatica related symptoms; Spine-Health.com lists a number of different versions, including: A "killer" pain in the leg Constant pain in only one side of the buttock or leg, but rarely in both sides Pain typically described as sharp or searing, rather than dull A "pins-and-needles" sensation, numbness or weakness, or a prickling sensation down the leg in some cases Weakness or [...]

Sciatica? 3 solutions you can do yourself to help manage the pain.Dr. Joshua Gelber2018-04-04T15:16:14-04:00

Top 3 “A-HA” Solutions to Numbness or Tingling in the Arms, Hands, Legs or Feet

Dr. Joshua Gelber2018-03-08T11:00:52-05:00

I touched on Carpal Tunnel syndrome a few years ago in this blog post. There are many things that can cause numbness and tingling in the hands or feet; both WebMD and Spine-Health discuss and share these similar details and findings. Falling asleep on your arm or pinching the nerve in your leg from sitting too long cause temporary compression of the nerves, however the way most people live cause can cause a more permanent compression leading to serious nerve related conditions. If you drive more than half an hour a day, sit at a computer, have old sporting injuries, car accidents or [...]

Top 3 “A-HA” Solutions to Numbness or Tingling in the Arms, Hands, Legs or FeetDr. Joshua Gelber2018-03-08T11:00:52-05:00

The Case Against Back Surgery Becoming More Evident

The Case Against Back Surgery Becoming More Evident

Dr. Joshua Gelber2018-02-28T18:22:53-05:00

Are you and your physician considering having you undergo back surgery? It’s a huge decision that you wouldn’t take lightly, but for many it may seem like the only solution. There are actually around 600,000 back surgeries performed every year in North America, but some are beginning to question the need and effectiveness of them. What are the most common back surgeries performed? If there are so many back surgeries being performed annually, you may begin to wonder why. What surgeries are so common that everyone seems to need them at some point in their life? Are there other treatment options [...]

The Case Against Back Surgery Becoming More EvidentDr. Joshua Gelber2018-02-28T18:22:53-05:00

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