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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

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

Can you Really Keep Sugar Cravings at Bay?

Can you Really Keep Sugar Cravings at Bay?

Dr. Joshua Gelber2018-06-27T16:55:19-04:00

It may seem impossible to keep your sugar cravings under control, but it turns out there are methods to control that sweet tooth. You’ll often see sugar cravings in women over men, in those with a health issue that’s increasing the cravings, or those that don’t have enough sleep or energy. It’s also so easy to access with our grocery store shelves being stocked with easy-to-grab sweet treats that are much quicker than preparing a healthy snack. If you want to keep the sugar cravings at bay, take a look at the “why” behind cravings and methods to control this going [...]

Can you Really Keep Sugar Cravings at Bay?Dr. Joshua Gelber2018-06-27T16:55:19-04:00

Chiropractic Care, the Solution for a Young Child Dealing with Vertigo, Migraines and Neck Pain

Chiropractic Care, the Solution for a Young Child Dealing with Vertigo, Migraines and Neck Pain

Dr. Joshua Gelber2018-06-21T20:20:58-04:00

The condition of focus in this case study is vertigo, which has been most simply described as the feeling that the room or one’s surroundings are spinning. The symptoms of vertigo range from bearable short term dizziness to intense dizziness causing nausea and a failure to stand or walk. This condition arises from diseases that cause demyelination, tumors located on the brain stem and cerebellum, hemorrhage in the brain stem as well as vascular diseases of the brainstem. The individual in the case study was a 12 year old boy who had been dealing with repeated episodes of vertigo, headaches and neck pain. His vertigo [...]

Chiropractic Care, the Solution for a Young Child Dealing with Vertigo, Migraines and Neck PainDr. Joshua Gelber2018-06-21T20:20:58-04:00

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

Why Does Your Neck Hurt When you Wake Up?

Dr. Joshua Gelber2017-06-23T17:41:24-04:00

It’s no fun to wake up with neck pain in the morning. After a restful night of sleep, it’s important to wake up feeling refreshed and ready to start the day. Pain of any kind can ruin that feeling before you’ve even had a chance to start a morning workout. If you’re waking up with neck pain in the morning, you are likely sleeping in a way that is unhealthy for your body. Whether it’s your sleep position, your pillow choice, or something else, it’s time to solve this problem and get you waking up feeling great again. Take a look [...]

Why Does Your Neck Hurt When you Wake Up?Dr. Joshua Gelber2017-06-23T17:41:24-04:00

How to Keep Your Body Young As You Age

Dr. Joshua Gelber2017-04-04T16:39:04-04:00

Aging is inevitable but having your body grow weary as it ages doesn’t have to be the case. There are natural ways to keep your body feeling and looking young despite aging, and it doesn’t require botox or plastic surgery to make it happen. While you can always make visits to the gym a priority to keep your body looking and feeling youthful, there are even simpler decisions you can make on a daily basis to keep your body young. Take a look at these ways that you can keep yourself young as you age through mental, emotional, and physical care. [...]

How to Keep Your Body Young As You AgeDr. Joshua Gelber2017-04-04T16:39:04-04:00

What does Type 2 diabetes have to do with my spine?

Dr. Joshua Gelber2017-03-23T17:41:42-04:00

Insulin is a hormone that is responsible for storing energy in the body in the form of glycogen. This is accomplished by the absorption of glucose from the bloodstream, which is then converted and stored in fat, muscle, and liver cells. When insulin activity is disrupted, the likely culprit is Diabetes mellitus (DM). DM may be separated into three categories: Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM), Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM). T1DM causes an individual’s immune system to attack insulin-producing cells and is thus considered an auto-immune disorder. Patients with T1DM tend to be very young and [...]

What does Type 2 diabetes have to do with my spine?Dr. Joshua Gelber2017-03-23T17:41:42-04:00

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