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How Chiropractic Care Can Help Relieve Your Migraines by Restoring Nervous System Function

How Chiropractic Care Can Help Relieve Your Migraines by Restoring Nervous System Function

Dr. Joshua Gelber2024-07-02T16:34:05-04:00

If you’re reading this, you’re probably struggling with migraines and looking for a solution that actually works. I’m Dr. Joshua Gelber from Annex Family Chiropractic in Toronto, and I’ve seen many patients find relief from migraines in an often overlooked way: by focusing on restoring your nervous system function. What Are Migraines and How Do They Affect Your Nervous System? Migraines are more than just bad headaches. You might also experience nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and even visual disturbances. While the exact cause of migraines isn't fully understood, they’re believed to be linked to abnormal brain activity that affects [...]

How Chiropractic Care Can Help Relieve Your Migraines by Restoring Nervous System FunctionDr. Joshua Gelber2024-07-02T16:34:05-04:00

Headaches? 3 Questions You Must Ask Yourself

Dr. Joshua Gelber2020-12-08T13:30:58-05:00

There’s no two ways about it – headaches suck. I meet a variety of headache sufferers in my practice. For some, when a headache or migraine strikes, life comes to a complete HALT and they run for cover in a dark room. For others, they may notice a dull headache that lasts up to ten days or more, which they manage with over-the-counter pain meds. Neither is to be scoffed at. If you’ve ever struggled with this problem, here are three questions you must ask yourself first: 1. Are You Hydrated Enough? One of the simplest causes of headaches is dehydration. [...]

Headaches? 3 Questions You Must Ask YourselfDr. Joshua Gelber2020-12-08T13:30:58-05:00

Why I Chose My Primary Adjusting Technique

Dr. Joshua Gelber2020-06-09T14:26:13-04:00

Here’s a little back story on how I came to do adjustments the Dr. Josh signature way: My preferred method is known as the Thompson Drop-Table Technique. Basically, while the patient is lying face down, the cushions on the table drop slightly when a thrust is applied to the spine. I find subluxations, weak/stress points, distressed areas, and where to adjust you by checking (and comparing) leg length. I’ve honed this technique for the better part of my career. More recently though, I’ve reintroduced a few spare techniques and tools when we aren’t achieving the best results – and it may involve a [...]

Why I Chose My Primary Adjusting TechniqueDr. Joshua Gelber2020-06-09T14:26:13-04:00

Headaches: Common But Not Normal

Dr. Joshua Gelber2020-06-02T14:21:29-04:00

With the weather getting warmer (thank you!), migraine sufferers especially might notice an uptick in the frequency of their migraines. But headaches affect almost everyone at some point. Rare for some, constant for others. Those of you who’ve had tremendous relief and remission from headaches can attest to the suffering you used to have. Let’s take a brief look at a few reasons for this. Tension headaches: They're by far the most common type of headache, and they’re often connected with muscle tension in the neck. Sedentary living, excess sitting, and more time spent hunched over a computer or phone are all possible [...]

Headaches: Common But Not NormalDr. Joshua Gelber2020-06-02T14:21:29-04:00

How would YOU help these people?

Dr. Joshua Gelber2019-11-05T12:37:39-05:00

Take a minute and look at the picture below. Now let me ask you a question: How would you help these people? The man covering his ears probably can’t hear that well, would you give him a hearing aid? Should the woman in the middle get glasses? What about the man on the right? A microphone? Maybe some meds? What drugs would you prescribe for these folks to help them hear, see and speak? You’re right. These are ridiculous suggestions to fix obvious problems. If they’d just remove the interference (i.e. their hands [...]

How would YOU help these people?Dr. Joshua Gelber2019-11-05T12:37:39-05:00

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

Got Headaches? 5 Natural tips and tricks to help you avoid overmedicating.

Dr. Joshua Gelber2018-08-16T18:37:02-04:00

"Not tonight honey, I've got a headache." This line permeates my easily humoured mind whenever the word headache comes up, but in fact is a great reminder that for many of you out there, life comes to a complete HALT when a headache shows up: "I feel like my head is being squeezed (in a vice)", or, "I need a dark room. NOW" are never something to laugh or scoff at. I have conversations and comments shared about headaches every week in practice, and even outside of that through social connections - I hear a LOT about headaches. And while they [...]

Got Headaches? 5 Natural tips and tricks to help you avoid overmedicating.Dr. Joshua Gelber2018-08-16T18:37:02-04:00

How to Prevent Neck Pain During Cycling

How to Prevent Neck Pain During Cycling

Dr. Joshua Gelber2018-05-02T18:00:26-04:00

Getting pain from a cycling session can be frustrating. You are trying to improve your skill and you end up with neck pain, putting you out for the next cycling day. Neck pain from this sport is really common and is usually caused from weak muscles or poor posture. It’s not hard to overuse your muscles and injuring yourself. Sometimes it’s just a matter of choosing a better bike fit or changing your posture just slightly. You don’t have to give up your favorite hobby due to that neck pain you keep getting. Use this guide to determine what’s causing your [...]

How to Prevent Neck Pain During CyclingDr. Joshua Gelber2018-05-02T18:00:26-04:00

Chiropractic Care for Treating Disc Problems

Chiropractic Care for Treating Disc Problems

Dr. Joshua Gelber2017-05-24T19:44:36-04:00

Do you suffer with disc problems that are causing pain in your spine and other areas? Disc problems can really burden the sufferer between the stiffness in the back, the pain in different areas, and the tingling and weakness affecting the nerves. Chiropractors are constantly seeing people needing treatment for disc herniation and bulging disc problems. Take a look at what it means to have a disc problem and how chiropractors are treating them. What do spinal discs do? Spinal discs are those spongy pads that live on the spinal column between your vertebrae. These discs are flat, sensitive, circular capsules [...]

Chiropractic Care for Treating Disc ProblemsDr. Joshua Gelber2017-05-24T19:44:36-04:00

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

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