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Why You Should NOT See A Chiropractor For Back Pain

Dr. Joshua Gelber2019-10-22T14:25:53-04:00

In 1927, R. W. Stephenson wrote The Chiropractic Text Book. This text included the entire learning program, from freshman to senior year, for chiropractic study. Since back and neck pain are the two most common reasons people choose chiropractic, how many times do you think back pain would be found in the index? Keep in mind this is the complete chiropractic text at over 414 pages long. What’s your guess? 50 times? 100? Every page? The answer is [drum roll please]… Not even ONCE. And the reason it's not listed is because chiropractic was founded on principles of healing and well-being, [...]

Why You Should NOT See A Chiropractor For Back PainDr. Joshua Gelber2019-10-22T14:25:53-04:00

7 Famous People Who Love Chiropractors

Dr. Joshua Gelber2019-10-08T02:30:06-04:00

Change of pace today. My tribute email a few weeks ago about Dr. Franco Columbu mentioned his best pal Arnie’s regular cheerleading of chiropractic. That got me thinking… What other famous people both love and swear by chiropractic? So I did a little digging. And I was pleasantly surprised to discover some pretty illustrious folks singing the praises of my profession. Thought you might find this interesting. Take a look: TIGER WOODS “Being a chiropractic patient has really helped me a lot. When I was in a growth spurt, my back became very sore, and [...]

7 Famous People Who Love ChiropractorsDr. Joshua Gelber2019-10-08T02:30:06-04:00

#1 Biggest Myth Re: Workouts & Low Back Pain

Dr. Joshua Gelber2019-10-01T02:21:11-04:00

Did you know that working your core might be making your low back pain worse? Continuing with the fitness theme, I’m covering a very common misconception today. So many people have heard that to prevent low back pain you need to strengthen your core. And while it is true that a strong core helps support your back, if you have either acute or chronic low back pain… …There’s almost certainly more to the story. What matters is what’s causing the pain in the first place! I’ll circle back to that in a moment. One way the “do more core” advice is [...]

#1 Biggest Myth Re: Workouts & Low Back PainDr. Joshua Gelber2019-10-01T02:21:11-04:00

Why Your Pillows Might Be Killing Your Neck

Dr. Joshua Gelber2019-08-28T12:45:58-04:00

It’s official. Baby Beverly joined our clan on Saturday evening. Mom was a champ, and powered through to a healthy home arrival just 4 hours later (the beauty of using a midwife is that they come check on you the next day in the comfort of your home). Hayden’s “adapting” – he’ll be a great big brother when he comes to term with sharing his parents. It’s been a busy few days for all of us… So I’m gonna keep this short and sweet. (She’s napping as I write this. I probably should be too.) Anyway, since I’ve been fantasizing about [...]

Why Your Pillows Might Be Killing Your NeckDr. Joshua Gelber2019-08-28T12:45:58-04:00

Did Marilyn Monroe Have A Bad Back?

Dr. Joshua Gelber2019-08-20T12:23:30-04:00

Here’s an interesting fact for you: The one-and-only Marilyn Monroe developed her signature walk by hacking off the heel of one shoe. I hear something like that and my chiropractor’s brain instantly thinks “compensation pattern”. What do I mean? Well, by changing the length of one leg, Monroe would set up a movement pattern that, if she continued it long enough, could only hurt the delicate musculoskeletal balance in her body. She died young, at age 36. But I’d guess that if she’d lived longer, and kept walking that way, she’d have ended up with a bad back. And that would [...]

Did Marilyn Monroe Have A Bad Back?Dr. Joshua Gelber2019-08-20T12:23:30-04:00

Heat Or Ice? (The Answer Might Surprise You)

Dr. Joshua Gelber2019-08-06T12:34:39-04:00

Today's quick tip might come as a shock to you. I say that because most patients I talk to are confused about this. When you have an acute injury or pain, what should you reach for first, heat or ice? Most patients think it’s heat. And while heat can help in easing tense muscles, the answer is [drum roll please]… ICE. Job #1 in any flare up or sudden pain is controlling inflammation and encouraging proper blood flow. This is what ice does. It constricts the blood vessels so the swelling can go down and, when removed, allows them to expand [...]

Heat Or Ice? (The Answer Might Surprise You)Dr. Joshua Gelber2019-08-06T12:34:39-04:00

Which of these health problems do you want to fix?

Dr. Joshua Gelber2019-07-16T12:00:34-04:00

Most people don’t think of it very often, but this crucial health factor lets you breathe easy and move better. It lifts a heavy load off your organs so they can function at their peak. It boosts your energy, and can help eliminate annoying neck pain, back pain, or shoulder pain…it can take your golf game to the next level, and make you better at almost any activity you love…it allows your muscles to work the way they want to, which can make you almost “injury-proof”. It even results in better sleeping patterns. What is this health ‘miracle’? Great posture. Turns [...]

Which of these health problems do you want to fix?Dr. Joshua Gelber2019-07-16T12:00:34-04:00

Discover This Supermodel’s Secret to Bouncing Back from Pregnancy

Dr. Joshua Gelber2019-06-18T14:12:46-04:00

Forgive me if I haven’t yet shared something personal with you. I’ve been talking about it for a little while now…and it's good news... The wife and I are expecting baby number two! :-) #Blessed With that in mind, here’s a quick “pregnancy care” note: Pregnancy, as beautiful as it is, can be a lot of stress on the body. My wife’s friend commented it can be harder than what marathoners who do 2-3 races in a weekend go through. My wife’s doing fine, thanks. But it’s a great reminder (1) to support your spouse, and… (2) Even just 10-20 pounds [...]

Discover This Supermodel’s Secret to Bouncing Back from PregnancyDr. Joshua Gelber2019-06-18T14:12:46-04:00

Don’t Let Nice Weather Ruin Summer

Dr. Joshua Gelber2019-06-11T14:03:11-04:00

Did you know that injuries due to exercise send more than fifty thousand Canadians per year to the emergency room? For the most part, we’re aware of the risks of starting an exercise program. But less so in connection with seasonal activities (even though we hear about people suffering heart attacks from shovelling snow after long periods of inactivity). This was driven home to me last weekend when I lay down some new sod in my garden…surprisingly exhausting…truly like a blunt first intense workout. Stretching was critical, posture too, yet I was still tired and sore for a [...]

Don’t Let Nice Weather Ruin SummerDr. Joshua Gelber2019-06-11T14:03:11-04:00

Managing Lower Back Pain at Home

Dr. Joshua Gelber2019-05-13T13:36:34-04:00

Noticing Lower Back Stiffness? Tight in the morning? Tired or sore at the end of the Day? 4 KEY Exercises & Stretches to help you! Statistically more than 80% of us are going to deal with some level of lower back pain in our lives. Most of you have already felt something wrong – whether it’s mild tension or tightness when you wake up, or severe and debilitating back pain (or even sciatic nerve leg pain) that stops you in your tracks, literally. A lucky group of you reading this may have never felt anything like this. Lucky indeed! I’ve been [...]

Managing Lower Back Pain at HomeDr. Joshua Gelber2019-05-13T13:36:34-04:00

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