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Can Chiropractic Help Sciatica?

Dr. Joshua Gelber2019-01-10T19:56:10-05:00

If you suffer from sciatica, you are one of around 3 million sufferers in North America each year with this condition in their spine and legs. The nerve pain actually originates in the spine and travels down the back of the leg, and if irritated will result in difficulty standing and sitting. While there are a few more common options for sciatica such as medications and surgery, many are seeking alternative options that are less intrusive. Chiropractic care, for instance, has an extensive library of studies showing it's effectiveness in reducing sciatic nerve-based pain. Understanding the Sciatic nerve It’s important to [...]

Can Chiropractic Help Sciatica?Dr. Joshua Gelber2019-01-10T19:56:10-05:00

Create a Stronger Back for Better Healing

Dr. Joshua Gelber2018-11-05T14:28:32-05:00

Have you ever felt like you couldn’t get through a day without experiencing some lower back pain? This is a common problem in America with millions of people suffering from the same pains. With so many of these people visiting their physician to correct the problem, it’s often discovered that leading a sedentary life is the root cause. While this is not always the case and sometimes the pain varies from one patient to another, a sedentary lifestyle that incorporated unexpected activity or improper back use will very likely harm the lower back. Instead, you can use these tips to strength [...]

Create a Stronger Back for Better HealingDr. Joshua Gelber2018-11-05T14:28:32-05:00

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

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

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

A Natural Way to Relieve Childhood Congestion

A Natural Way to Relieve Childhood Congestion

Dr. Joshua Gelber2017-10-18T17:42:01-04:00

Do your kids suffer from childhood congestion that you just can’t seem to get control of? You may not have heard that the chiropractor can be a good source of relief for this issue. If you’re hesitant to take your kids to a chiropractor for adjustments while they have a growing body, keep in mind that it’s not only safe, but it’s recommended for great health. Not only will their body be functioning better, but things like childhood congestion won’t be as big of an issue for your household like it may be for others. Take a look at why children [...]

A Natural Way to Relieve Childhood CongestionDr. Joshua Gelber2017-10-18T17:42:01-04:00

A drugless life – the ongoing road to naturally better health Part 3

Dr. Joshua Gelber2016-10-05T15:23:26-04:00

Back to Part 2 Symptoms, an “alternative” mindset, diagnosis and acceptance I like to think I lead a fairly healthy lifestyle. Sure, there are nights when I go to bed way too late after having a little too much wine, and days when I might choose a sleep-in instead of an early morning workout at the gym. Or the odd night when I’m too tired to cook and have failed to plan meals in advance and instead, order takeout. But for the most part, on weeknights at least, I’m in bed by 9 and up at 5 for an early morning [...]

A drugless life – the ongoing road to naturally better health Part 3Dr. Joshua Gelber2016-10-05T15:23:26-04:00

A drugless life – the ongoing road to naturally better health – Part 1

Dr. Joshua Gelber2016-09-01T07:49:28-04:00

I’ve got a practice member. She’s pretty remarkable – remarkable as in life has thrown her a lot of trauma mentally, emotionally, physically, and chemically. While she has struggled at many times to just make it through the day, she continues to come out on top, not succumb to a world of negativity and hopelessness, and sift through the diagnoses, prescriptions, suggestions and recommendations many have given her to come out SAFER and HEALTHIER, by avoiding the many substances that can mess with our ability to live a “normal” life. She has claimed chiropractic has saved her in many cases –I [...]

A drugless life – the ongoing road to naturally better health – Part 1Dr. Joshua Gelber2016-09-01T07:49:28-04:00

Don’t Let Back Pain Stop You

Dr. Joshua Gelber2016-03-04T19:25:48-05:00

Back pain is an extremely common problem with a wide variety of causes. Although more common in aging adults as they become less mobile, back pain can strike at any age under the right (or wrong) circumstances. In 2010 it was estimated that about 600,000 Americans opt for surgery each year in an attempt to alleviate their back pain. Unfortunately, the success rate is not as great as most probably believe. Let's look at some causes and treatment options for this widespread problem. Why Does Your Back Hurt? There can always be disease-related causes for back pain, but in most cases the causes are [...]

Don’t Let Back Pain Stop YouDr. Joshua Gelber2016-03-04T19:25:48-05:00

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