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Collingwood Chiropractor, Low Back Pain, Complimentary Consultation

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) , Complimentary Consultation Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) WHERE IS MY OFFICE? The Collingwood Chiropractic & Sports Injury Clinic is located at 516 Hurontario Street, at the corner of 9th Street, in Collingwood, Ontario. 705 445-5401 DO YOU NEED A MEDICAL REFERRAL? There are three or four chiropractors that the local physicians do refer to, including myself. However, you DO NOT NEED a medical referral. It is as simple as calling Megan at the front desk (705 445-5401) and asking for an appointment. WHAT ARE MY FEES? The fee for your initial visit is a very reasonable $70. Each additional visit is $35. There may be additional fees for extended visits and services. These will be discussed with you as relevant. WHAT HAPPENS AT YOUR FIRST VISIT? Your initial appointment includes intake, consultation, examination, referral for x-rays and further tests as necessary, diagnostic impression, and usually a treatment to g

Low Back Pain

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Dear Gentle Reader: The following is a thorough discussion of low back and originates from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Accessed from:  http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/backpain/detail_backpain.htm It is not my intention to plagiarize this work, but rather than re-invent the wheel, so to speak, I have provided the majority of the article and added my own comments along the way. If you have lower back pain, you are not alone. Roughly 90% of the population with have some degree of back pain in their lives. Perhaps 30% of people will experience some degree of ongoing back pain, with 10% having pain severe enough that it is interfering with their life and work activities. That is, it is common! Low back pain is a leading cause of work place disability and the second most common reason for visits to the medical doctor — only headache is more common. Fortunately, most occurrences of low back pain go away within a few days. Others take much l