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Dear Dr. Gelb,
I just wanted to send you a quick note, I feel normal again and Im back to my old self. I have my balance back and my vision is back and I feel great!!!!
Thank You & see you in December!!!!
Laurie B
Dear Dr. Gelb,
You are a doctor and run a practice that inspires confidence and I'm sure that many others beside me feel lucky to have found you.
With Warm Regards,
D.L.
Dear Dr. Michael Gelb,
It was so nice of you & appreciated more than words can say! Thank you for the professional courtesy. Also I would like to thank you for being so brilliant & patient in improving my health.
Sincerely,
Mrs. C
TMJ
Dear Dr. Gelb,
Today I deposited a check from Oxford for a portion of the cost of the TMJ appliance you prescribed for me.
I can't thank you enough for all your help in relieving the pain I suffered and in providing documentation that helped the New York State Insurance Department to direct Oxford to make the payment.
My thanks to Ronny for all his guidance and support through the long process.
I wish the best to you and yours.
Regards
Erica
Wearing your appliance is like being on vacation.
Dr. G, NYC
Craniofacial Connection
Dear Dr. Gelb,
Thank you so much for your graciousness and thoroughness in your consultation with Rocco (Arcuri) today regarding his chronic oral pain. It meant a lot to me....and to him. It was such a pleasure to meet you....and it is abundantly clear why you have earned such a luminous reputation. You are simply, and absolutely terrific. I also want to thank you for referring Rocco to Gary Heir ...I will contact his office to schedule an appointment for Rocco.
".....Tanti auguri, che l' anno nuovo ti dia tutto cio' che desideri anche quello che ancora non sai di desiderare....." Which means.... Tons of good wishes -- may the new year bring you all that you desire -- and also fulfill all that you desire that you do not as yet know you desire!
With tremendous thanks and best wishes.....
K. L.
Sleep Connection
Dear Michael:
It has been a month since our appointment in your offices in New York, and there are really no adequate words for me to being to thank you for the work you did for me. I’m sleeping much better, and awaking feeling much more rested that I have in more years than I can recall.
The even greater impact has been on my fiancée. She is no longer disturbed by my snoring because there is no more snoring. The very first night that your appliance was in my mouth, THE SNORING STOPPED! We assumed it must have been a “flash in the pan,” but there has been no backsliding in a month. Even more remarkably, one night last week I fell asleep before Gwen and had forgotten to put the mouthpiece in. When she came upstairs, she could hear me from the top of the stairs. She woke me and gave me your device. Once in my mouth, I immediately fell back to sleep, and it was quiet sleep. No snoring.
You have changed our lives, and we will be forever grateful to you. Thank you so much.
Sincerely,
ATLAS PARTNERS, LLC
Roger F. Ruttenberg, CTP
President
Dental Connection
Dear Dr. Harold,
Words cannot express my gratitude. Thank you so much for my appliance. It has made a world of difference in my life.
Warm Regards,
D
Cosmetic Connection
Dr. Gelb,
I wanted to thank you for going out of your way to help me. I know you already know this, but what you did for me, and I’m sure for many others, is beyond words. You’ve helped me be able to live my life again when no other doctor would listen. My writing, my teaching, and my Masters degree are my whole life and I would have lost them if it were not for you. However, you even went further than to simply cure me. You saw me on Thanksgiving in your hotel in the middle of your seminar. You were incredibly kind to me. It blew me away. I am not exaggerating when I say that you gave me back my life. How could someone say “thank you” enough for that? Your work continues to astound me. I wish you enormous luck with spreading the word. The rest of the world needs to hear from you. Thank you, Dr. Gelb from the bottom of my heart for helping me in the tremendous capacity you did and thank you for really caring.
S. A.
Alternative Medicine
SUBJECT
43-Year-Old Female, Management/Executive
BACKGROUND
Referred to The Gelb Center and Dr. Michael Gelb for chronic headaches, neck pain and intermittent clicking in right jaw lasting for one year and progressively worsening. Headaches were becoming more frequent; patient was finding it difficult to chew certain foods. The patient had already consulted an orthopedist, family dentist, neurologist and physical therapist. She was given anti-inflammatory medication for pain management, a night guard for clenching, as well as other pain medications for the headaches before being referred to The Gelb Center.
DIAGNOSIS
Upon evaluation with Dr. Gelb, she was diagnosed with a right hypo mobile TM joint. She was fitted for an oral appliance, and Dr. Gelb recommended adjunctive therapy, referring her to his colleague Jason Wallman, MS, PT, LA c for an integrative approach to therapy.
SECONDARY DIAGNOSIS
After her initial evaluation, it was determined that she had other complicating issues to her TMJ including postural abnormalities such as cervical spine muscular imbalances and active trigger points in numerous muscle groups, as well as high job and personal stress, and other related lifestyle issues that caused night clenching and other stress related abnormalities.
TREATMENT APPROACHES
Under Dr. Gelb and Mr. Wallman’s direction, we devised an integrated treatment approach to improve her postural awareness, increase her range of motion in the right TMJ and cervical spine, decrease her pain, stop her clicking, decrease her stress and improve her overall lifestyle. Among the integrative treatment approaches we employed were:
- Acupuncture for headaches, pain reduction, increased range of motion and decreasing stress and trigger point reduction
- Physical therapy techniques such as massage, laser treatments, as well as electrical stimulation, joint mobilization, postural awareness and range of motion, and exercises to increase range of motion and decrease pain.
- Nutritional evaluation and program incorporating dietary modifications, as well as appropriate nutraceutical supplements to decrease stress levels, increase nutrient absorption for better circulation, increased energy and vitality as well as decreased pain and maintaining joint integrity.
- Exercise program designed to decrease weight, stress and pain, while elevating her energy as well as postural and overall strength. The program included weight training, cardiovascular exercise as well as a stretching program and deep breathing.
COURSE OF TREATMENT
Total course of treatment = 10 Weeks, one to two times per week.
RESULTS
Upon follow up, patient, doctor and therapist noted the following:
- Cessation of headaches,
- Significantly decreased stress levels,
- Increased postural awareness and strength,
- TMJ and cervical spine range of motion was back within normal limits, with minimal clicking and no pain,
- Lifestyle changes, including the exercise regimen and nutritional program, were followed through, and
- Overall, the patient is happier and pain free.
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