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Chiropractic and cranial adjusting. Offering gentle, effective and evidenced based pain relief Why the Essential DC?

Well, despite living with Essential Tremors since adolescence, I became a chiropractor and for decades have helped patients with my brand of skill, humor, love and the added bonus of a little vibrational healing. Plus...can you really get better without me and my good vibrations? My mission is to create a community of individuals that want better - better health, better movement, better energy,

better outlook on life and all that is possible when you feel your best! I offer passionate and dedicated chiropractic care as well as wellness advice to teach, empower and inspire you to maximize your own healing process and get the most out of life. Find me on Instagram:essential.dc
Find me on Twitter:
http://twitter.com/the_essentialdc
Find me on LinkedIn:
http://ca.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelfriedman

04/09/2026

Posture isn't just about standing up straight. It's about how your brain organizes your body in space.

Your nervous system is constantly processing information from your eyes, your inner ear, and the sensory receptors throughout your spine and joints. That information gets used to decide where your body should be, how it should hold itself, and what adjustments to make when you move. When the quality of that input is off, posture compensates in ways that can lead to pain, fatigue, and restricted movement over time.

Dr. Michael Friedman takes a brain-based approach to posture assessment, looking at how the nervous system is interpreting and responding to postural information, not just what the posture looks like. By addressing the neurological patterns driving the compensation, the goal is lasting improvement rather than a temporary correction.

If you've tried to work on your posture and it keeps reverting, this might be the part of the picture you haven't looked at yet. Book with Dr. Friedman at the link in bio.

04/06/2026

Learn how small changes can make a big difference in your comfort, movement, and overall health! This upcoming talk will break down the connection between posture and longevity in a simple, practical way.

Perfect for anyone who wants to move better and feel better.

📍 Vaughan | New Directions In Health
🗓 Saturday April 11
⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Presented by Dr. Michael Friedman
Everyone is welcome

More info: 905 737 0810 or newdirectionsinhealth.net

04/02/2026

By 2pm, your back has had enough of the chair.

You shift positions, sit up straighter for about four minutes, and then slowly sink back into the same pattern. It's not about willpower — it's about what's happening at the spinal level. When there's tension in the spine or restriction in how you're moving, your muscles work harder just to hold you upright. The fatigue is real, and the fidgeting is your body trying to find relief.

Chiropractic care addresses the underlying restriction so your muscles aren't compensating all day. When your spine moves the way it should, sitting becomes less of an endurance event.

If your workday ends with your back more exhausted than your brain, book a visit at the link in bio.

03/26/2026

Headaches that keep coming back are rarely just about the head.

The skull is made up of bones that, like the rest of the spine, can develop subtle shifts in alignment over time. When those shifts interfere with how the brain and body communicate, the effects can show up as persistent headaches, neck tension, jaw discomfort, and a general sense of pressure that never quite resolves.

Cranial Adjusting Turner Style, or CATS, is a precise, low-force technique that gently addresses those shifts. Dr. Michael Friedman uses specific, comfortable adjustments to restore proper alignment in the cranial bones, reducing pressure and supporting clearer neurological function. Patients often describe the experience as deeply calming, with relief that extends beyond just the headache itself.

If you have been managing headaches with pain relief that only gets you so far, it may be worth understanding what's driving them. Dr. Friedman can help you get a clearer picture. Book with him today!

03/24/2026

Your posture does more than affect how you look — it impacts how you feel and move every day.

Join us for an informative session on how posture influences pain, mobility, and long-term health. Whether you’re dealing with stiffness or simply want to stay active as you age, this talk will give you practical tools you can start using right away.

📍 New Directions In Health, Vaughan
🗓 Saturday April 11
⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Presented by Dr. Michael Friedman, Chiropractor
All are welcome

Call 905 737 0810 or visit newdirectionsinhealth.net to learn more

03/19/2026

Most people don't realize that dizziness and balance problems aren't always coming from the ear.

Your ability to stay steady depends on three systems working together constantly: your eyes, your inner ear, and the sensory receptors in your spine and joints. When one of those systems isn't communicating clearly, the brain struggles to make sense of where you are in space. The result can feel like vertigo, unsteadiness, a kind of motion sensitivity that makes everyday life harder to navigate.

Vestibular rehabilitation is a targeted, evidence-informed approach that identifies where the disconnect is happening and works to retrain the systems involved. Dr. Michael Friedman conducts a thorough assessment to understand your specific pattern, then builds a personalized program of exercises designed to restore coordination between those systems over time.

This isn't a quick fix. It's a methodical process that addresses what's actually going on, not just the symptom. Many patients who have been told "everything looks normal" find that this kind of whole-system assessment finally gives them answers.

If you've been dealing with dizziness, vertigo, or a feeling that your balance just isn't reliable anymore, we'd love to talk. Book an appointment today!

03/12/2026

Meet Dr. Michael Friedman.

23 years of clinical experience. A background in kinesiology. A doctorate in chiropractic from Parker College. And, somewhat unusually, a part-time career in stand-up comedy.

That last part might sound like a non-sequitur, but Dr. Friedman would tell you it's not. The same skills that make someone a good comedian — reading a room, building trust quickly, knowing when lightness helps — make someone a better clinician. His care is warm, precise, and genuinely attuned to the person in front of him.

He specializes in vestibular rehabilitation (dizziness, balance, spatial disorientation), the Webster Technique for prenatal pelvic alignment, Cranial Adjusting Turner Style, Torque Release Technique, and brain-based healing informed by neuroplasticity.

Whether you're navigating dizziness, recovering from a stubborn injury, pregnant and looking for gentle support, or simply new to chiropractic and not sure what to expect — Dr. Friedman brings both the depth of experience and the kind of presence that makes people feel comfortable from the first visit.

Book at the link in bio. In health and wellness.

03/05/2026

That moment when reaching for something overhead feels like a negotiation.

You shift, brace, maybe just decide it's not worth it. Stiff shoulders and hips have a way of quietly shrinking what you're willing to attempt. Not because you're getting older — but because your body has learned to protect the areas where tension has built up over time.

Gentle chiropractic care works to restore that range of motion by addressing what's actually limiting your movement: spinal tension, joint restriction, and compensating muscles that have been working overtime. When those patterns are released, everyday things — reaching, bending, turning — stop feeling like calculations.

If movement has started to feel like something you plan around, it might be time to explore what's underneath that. Book your first visit at the link in bio.

02/19/2024

If headaches are stopping you from being at your best, Cranial Chiropractic treatment may be your solution. Call 613-288-2225 to book your appointment or to get more info

02/16/2024

Are you suffering from headaches, dizziness, TMJ/Jaw issues? Cranial adjusting might be your solution. Call 613-288-2225 to take advantage of this limited time offer, and get your head examined

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9131 Keele Street, Unit 1B
Vaughan, ON
L4K0G7

Opening Hours

Tuesday	2pm - 6pm
Wednesday	2pm - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 12pm
Friday	2pm - 5:30pm

Telephone

+16132882225

Website

http://backinbalancechiro.ca/

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