Annex Family Chiropractic - Dr Joshua Gelber

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11/28/2025

You’ve probably heard the phrase “rest and digest” before. But what does that actually mean? And why does it matter so much?

Your nervous system has two main modes:

⚡Sympathetic (fight or flight) — the “get stuff done,” “run from the bear,” “power through” mode
🌿Parasympathetic (rest and digest) — the repair mode: where healing, sleep, digestion, and emotional regulation happen

Here’s the catch: most people spend way too much time stuck in the first mode.

Your body can’t do both at once.
You’re either running from the proverbial bear (emails, deadlines, traffic, tension)...
Or you’re in a state where your body feels safe enough to restore itself.

In parasympathetic mode:
💤 You sleep deeply and wake refreshed
🥦 Your digestion works better
🧘‍♂️ Your muscles and breath relax
🧠 Your brain is clear and focused

But if your nervous system is constantly on edge—even subtly—it’s harder to access that state. And that’s where chiropractic can help.

Chiropractic adjustments improve neural input to your brain, helping it recognize that your environment is safe—which allows your nervous system to shift out of survival and into regulation.

It’s not about flipping a switch. It’s about training your body to shift more easily.

Because when your nervous system can access that rest-and-digest mode more often?
Everything changes.

We’d love to see how chiropractic care can support you. Book an appointment online at https://annexfamilychiropractic.com or call 416-967-4466.

11/21/2025

Maybe more sleep isn’t what you actually need. 🤯💤

Because if you’re clocking enough hours but still waking up foggy, achy, or anxious…
It’s not just about how much you’re sleeping—it’s about how well your nervous system can shift into rest mode.

And that’s not something you can force by going to bed earlier or hitting snooze for the fourth time.

Here’s the deal:
Your sleep isn’t controlled by willpower.
It’s controlled by your autonomic nervous system.
Specifically, whether or not your brain feels safe enough to let your body truly let go.

If your system’s stuck in “on” all day (thanks to stress, screens, overstimulation, poor posture, or old injuries) shutting down at night becomes harder and harder.

This is where chiropractic can make a difference.
Adjustments help regulate the nervous system by improving the quality of signals between your spine and brain. That sensory input helps shift you out of fight-or-flight and into rest-and-digest.

More regulation = deeper recovery.

That’s why so many of our patients report better sleep—not because we “treat” sleep issues—but because their nervous system finally has permission to stop bracing.

And that kind of rest? It’s the real recharge.

We’d love to see how chiropractic care can support you. Book an appointment online at https://annexfamilychiropractic.com or call 416-967-4466.

11/14/2025

You’re tired, but your body doesn’t know how to rest.
You scroll at midnight hoping to finally feel drowsy.
You sleep in on weekends but wake up even more drained.
You feel stuck in frustration—like you're gripping life too tightly just to feel “in control.”

Your nervous system might be stuck in survival mode! When your brain perceives stress as constant, your body forgets how to downshift.

This is where chiropractic can help.

Gentle adjustments help the brain feel safe and supported. We identify where there is interference in communication and clear it. That input signals your nervous system to shift gears.

Not just from go-go-go to calm…
But from rigid to resilient.
Over time, the result?
More adaptability.
Better sleep.
Less tension.
A body that doesn’t just push through, but one that can pause, breathe, and respond.

If your nervous system’s been running the same stress loop on repeat, chiropractic can be a way to interrupt the cycle—and restore your body’s ability to self-regulate again.

I’d love to see how chiropractic care can support you. Book an appointment online at https://annexfamilychiropractic.com or call 416-967-4466.

11/07/2025

It doesn’t take much these days, does it?

A poor night’s sleep.
Constant scrolling.
Missing lunch (again).
Tight shoulders from one too many Zoom calls.
The background buzz of global stress and uncertainty.

We live in a world that runs on dysregulation—where being overstimulated, overcommitted, and under-recovered is somehow considered normal.

But just because it’s common doesn’t mean it’s how you’re meant to feel.

If your fuse is short… if your digestion is off… if your jaw is clenched… your nervous system might just be trying to wave the white flag. 🧠⚠️

That’s why support isn’t optional—it’s essential.
Here are a few ways my patients are finding balance again:
🌀 Regular chiropractic care (yes, adjustments affect the actual input your brain receives—and that shapes how you respond to life)
🌀 Gentle movement like walking or yoga
🌀 Boundaries with screens, work, and even relationships
🌀 Breathwork or mindfulness (without perfection)
🌀 Better hydration, sleep rhythms, and ergonomic setups (we talk about this in the office often!)

Chiropractic isn’t a magic wand, but it does help reset how your body experiences the world around you. Over time, we see people go from reactive to regulated, from surviving to showing up with presence.

Your nervous system deserves support, not shame.

We’d love to see how chiropractic care can support you. Book an appointment online at https://annexfamilychiropractic.com or call 416-967-4466.

10/31/2025

👻 Even if it “healed,” your body may have compensated for a whiplash injury or sprain in subtle ways and now, years later, you're feeling the echoes: limited mobility, tension, headaches, or recurring flare-ups that seem to pop up out of nowhere.

🧠 That’s because unaddressed subluxations from past injuries can linger under the surface until stress, aging, or everyday life brings them back like ghosts from the past.

The good news? You don’t have to live with the haunting. At Annex Family Chiropractic, we uncover the real root of dysfunction and help restore clear brain-body communication so your body can stop reliving that old injury story.

We’d love to see how chiropractic care can support you. Book an appointment online at https://annexfamilychiropractic.com or call 416-967-4466.

10/24/2025

Mobility is freedom. 🧍‍♂️➡️🧘‍♀️🚶‍♂️

The freedom to walk pain-free. To garden. To travel. To pick up your grandkids. To live fully.

But here’s what most people miss: mobility doesn’t start with your muscles or joints. It starts with your nervous system. 🧠

If your brain and body aren’t communicating clearly, your coordination, balance, and reaction time take a hit. And when that happens, stiffness, fear of falling, or limited movement follow.

That’s why, as you age, chiropractic care isn’t just about “keeping your back in shape.” It’s about supporting your nervous system so you can move with confidence and stay independent for the long haul.

At Annex Family Chiropractic, I work with patients to stay proactive, not reactive. Let’s keep you doing the things you love.

We’d love to see how chiropractic care can support you. Book an appointment online at https://annexfamilychiropractic.com or call 416-967-4466.

10/17/2025

Got osteoporosis? That doesn’t mean chiropractic care is off the table. 🙅‍♂️

In fact, many people assume they’re “too fragile” or that care is too risky, but with the right approach, that simply isn’t true.

At Annex Family Chiropractic, I always start with a thorough evaluation so we understand what’s going on in your body first. From there, we tailor gentle, specific techniques to your needs; no assumptions or no one-size-fits-all adjustment. 👨‍⚕️🧠

Movement, alignment, and nervous system function still matter, especially when bone health is involved. You don’t have to count yourself out just because of a diagnosis.

Let’s talk about safe, functional support for your long-term health.
We’d love to see how chiropractic care can support you. Book an appointment online at https://annexfamilychiropractic.com or call 416-967-4466.

10/10/2025

“You’re too young to worry about that.”
“You’ve got time.”
“Just wait till you’re older…”

Here’s a reframe: you're not too young to start aging well. Just like retirement planning, investing in your health early pays off big time later.

I see it all the time—students or 30-somethings with nagging fatigue, poor posture, or stress patterns their bodies are already trying to compensate for. It’s not about “treating” anything. It’s about creating a solid foundation now. 🧠💪

Your nervous system doesn’t wait for a certain age to start feeling the pressure of modern life. Neither should you.

At Annex Family Chiropractic, we help young adults build resilience, clarity, and body awareness now so you're not reacting to problems later, but living proactively and fully.

We’d love to see how chiropractic care can support you. Book an appointment online at https://annexfamilychiropractic.com or call 416-967-4466.

09/26/2025

Most people think of injuries as one big moment — the fall, the twist, the awkward lift. But often, it’s the tiny, repeated stresses that wear us down the most.

Repetitive stress happens when you do the same motion, posture, or activity over and over — sitting at a desk, looking down at your phone, running with a slightly off gait, or even sleeping in a way that strains your neck. Over time, these “micro-traumas” create small amounts of damage in muscles, joints, and connective tissues.

Here’s the catch: your body is designed to repair itself, but if the nervous system isn’t getting clear signals, that healing process slows down. Those little injuries don’t go away… they stack up. Layer upon layer, they can lead to stiffness, pain, decreased performance, and even bigger injuries down the road.

Chiropractic care helps by restoring healthy movement in your joints and improving brain-body communication, so tissues get the signals they need for recovery. It’s like removing roadblocks so your body’s repair crews can get to work. 🛠️

Don’t wait for the “big injury” to hit. Take care of the little ones — your future self will thank you.

We’d love to see how chiropractic care can support you. Book an appointment online at https://annexfamilychiropractic.com or call 416-967-4466

09/12/2025

You train hard. You eat well. You should be seeing better results… but something still feels “off.”

Performance isn’t just about strong muscles or good form. Your brain controls everything your body does, from reaction time to recovery. If the messages between your brain and body aren’t clear, your potential is capped before you even start.

This is where chiropractic care can truly change the game. 🏃‍♂️
By improving proprioception (your body’s awareness in space) and motor control, adjustments give your brain accurate, high-quality input. That means better coordination, faster response, and more efficient movement, in sports and in everyday life.

Sometimes the obstacle isn’t your workout routine. It’s interference in your nervous system caused by subluxations, even ones you don’t feel.

Clear the communication lines, and your performance can go from “good enough” to “next level.”

Whether you’re chasing a personal best, running after your kids, or just wanting to move through your day with more ease, your nervous system is your biggest ally. Keep it performing at its best. 💪

We’d love to see how chiropractic care can support you. Book an appointment online at https://annexfamilychiropractic.com or call 416-967-4466

09/05/2025

Whether it’s yoga, running, lifting, or stretching between Zoom calls, get up and move about! Every rep and every step is a high-five to your future self.

Root for yourself. Your body is listening. And it will thank you.

We’d love to see how chiropractic care can support you. Book an appointment online at https://annexfamilychiropractic.com or call 416-967-4466.

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