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This Made Me Think Of You

Dr. Joshua Gelber2021-02-17T20:03:26-05:00

Allow me tell you a quick personal story. On Valentine’s Sunday, my son Hayden made a trip to the hospital for a few chin stitches, after a run-in with a pole during tobogganing. Now don’t worry – Hayden is ok, and enjoying the return to school almost as much as his exhausted parents! Aside from a big band-aid altering his jaw opening “comfort”, he was himself again just a few hours later. (Kids bounce back so fast, don’t they?) But when the dust finally settled after our hectic day, my chiropractor’s brain finished connecting a few dots…and it prompted this note. [...]

This Made Me Think Of YouDr. Joshua Gelber2021-02-17T20:03:26-05:00

Why Runners Should Get Stronger

Dr. Joshua Gelber2020-06-23T17:30:26-04:00

I haven’t done a running theme for a while. Even if you’re not a runner, read on, you may still gain some health knowledge. Chances are you know I love to run. And while I haven’t been consistently running, it’s a work in progress, as Hayden can’t get enough of it these days, and he’s a great motivator! And since it seems the lockdown has pushed many more into our ranks, I thought it was time to show a little love to the runners. So for your viewing pleasure today, here is why I strongly feel runners should get stronger (let’s [...]

Why Runners Should Get StrongerDr. Joshua Gelber2020-06-23T17:30:26-04:00

Are Standing Desks A Good Idea?

Dr. Joshua Gelber2020-05-26T14:07:23-04:00

My email a while back about neck pain from working at home turned out to be prophetic. Last week, The Wall Street Journal reported that members of The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) have been flooded by calls from patients hit with neck or back pain since working remotely. Since this is an obvious problem right now… I thought it would be good to “unpack” the idea of a standing desk a bit more. Sitting for long periods has proven to be very detrimental to your health. Not only can it be the culprit for weight gain, chronic pain, indigestion, fatigue, and even cancer, but [...]

Are Standing Desks A Good Idea?Dr. Joshua Gelber2020-05-26T14:07:23-04:00

How To Avoid Neck Or Back Pain From Yard Work

Dr. Joshua Gelber2020-04-21T13:31:15-04:00

In my last email I mentioned we’re making our backyard more hospitable for extended homestays. This is going to require a little landscaping and other forms of yard work. I even got Hayden in on the fun this week. Here’s a peak behind-the-scenes: Well, it turns out I’m not the only one who had this idea. I guess with most of us being stuck at home, and the weather getting warmer (fingers crossed), some of my colleagues this week reported more “essential” visits from patients who were hit with neck or back pain from yard work or gardening. So here are a [...]

How To Avoid Neck Or Back Pain From Yard WorkDr. Joshua Gelber2020-04-21T13:31:15-04:00

How To “Self-Adjust”, Sort Of

Dr. Joshua Gelber2020-03-31T13:22:47-04:00

I enjoyed many of the responses that came my way from my "healthy living at home" post recently. One that I particularly enjoyed was from a patient who said: “I was hoping you would tell us how to adjust ourselves!” And, well…no. :-) There’s no reliable or safe way to self-adjust. But there’s another point I’d love to drive home in this week’s instalment which is this: yoga/stretching/motion/regular body movements, etc…ALL will help keep the spine more fluid and flexible vs. all the sitting and being glued to their smartphones most people are likely up to during this lockdown. I won’t [...]

How To “Self-Adjust”, Sort OfDr. Joshua Gelber2020-03-31T13:22:47-04:00

The “Unseen” Perils Of Travel

Dr. Joshua Gelber2020-03-03T14:03:15-05:00

From the category of health risks you might not have considered… I enjoyed a lovely vacation with the family in Mexico last week. Lots of sunny fun. Here are the cute pics I wasn’t able to load for you last week with the subpar resort Wi-Fi: Here’s why this is important for you: While the bed in the hotel was decent, I did “pay the price” of the temporary sleeping arrangements each morning with daily albeit mild stiffness. And I’m generally healthy; for anyone with pre-existing symptoms, or travelers who are a bit older – even if otherwise in good shape [...]

The “Unseen” Perils Of TravelDr. Joshua Gelber2020-03-03T14:03:15-05:00

How To Read Your Body’s Pain Signals

Dr. Joshua Gelber2020-01-14T11:55:53-05:00

Pain comes in many forms. Is it local muscular or joint pain? Or is it NERVE pain? Having at least a hunch about what kind of pain it is empowers you to know where to turn for help. Here are a few guidelines to help you “make sense” of what’s happening to your body…especially since MD’s often don’t know or don’t help isolate the source of pain. Muscle Pain Muscle pain typically shows up as a big dull ache or a feeling of tightness, and might even feel 'general' in nature. Another way to think about this is the pain is [...]

How To Read Your Body’s Pain SignalsDr. Joshua Gelber2020-01-14T11:55:53-05:00

Warren Buffet’s #1 Habit For Success (And Mine)

Dr. Joshua Gelber2019-12-17T15:44:53-05:00

As we cross off the last remaining days on this year’s calendar, I’m already in planning mode for 2020. I like to take time to pause and reflect. And set goals. Do you do something similar? In support of your goals for the New Year, whatever they may be, I thought I’d share this interesting quote from one of the richest men on the planet, Warren Buffet: ==== “The difference between successful people and really successful people is that really successful people say no to almost everything.” ==== The “Oracle of Omaha” has spoken. Present day is less about finding opportunities [...]

Warren Buffet’s #1 Habit For Success (And Mine)Dr. Joshua Gelber2019-12-17T15:44:53-05:00

Try This Little-Known Harvey Specter Success Secret

Dr. Joshua Gelber2019-11-26T13:48:37-05:00

Let me share something personal. One of my favourite shows is Suits. I just love all the witty back and forth, the intense personal and courtroom drama, and well…I’ve got two words for you…Harvey Specter. I admit: I’m a fan. As a chiropractor, one of the things I appreciate about Gabriel Macht (the actor who plays Harvey) is how well he portrays the character’s posture and body language. If you haven’t seen the show, Harvey is a high-powered corporate attorney, known as “New York’s best closer”. And from the moment he enters a scene, you don’t have a shred of doubt [...]

Try This Little-Known Harvey Specter Success SecretDr. Joshua Gelber2019-11-26T13:48:37-05:00

My “Glory Days” Plan To Get Back My Fitness

Dr. Joshua Gelber2019-09-24T02:10:27-04:00

Keeping on with the fitness theme this month… I want to share something personal. I’ve been “off track” with my fitness for years now. And I’m finally getting around to having a plan in place to get back into things. What I’m remembering – and why this may be useful to you – is that it’s no small task. There’s work, planning, and dedication that goes into it. Here’s the short list of what I’ve put in motion: *Got an accountability coach *I’m writing out my workout plan (with the help of a trainer) *Putting in my calendar the days and [...]

My “Glory Days” Plan To Get Back My FitnessDr. Joshua Gelber2019-09-24T02:10:27-04:00

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