Dr. Wayne Coghlan: Chiropractor

Chiropractic: Safe and Effective Health Care Answering your questions about neck adjustment Chiropractic care has a strong safety record and is widely accepted as a drug-free, surgery-free form of health care. However, no health treatment is completely free of potential adverse effects – even common non-prescription pain relievers carry a risk. Fortunately, adverse effects associated with chiropractic adjustment are usually minor and short-term. What is a neck adjustment and how do I benefit from this procedure? A neck adjustment (also known as a cervical manipulation) is a precise manual procedure applied to the joints of the neck. Your chiropractor has received extensive training to perform this procedure. Neck adjustment works to improve the mobility of the spinal joints in the neck to reduce muscle tightness, restore range of motion and help relieve pressure and tension. Patients typically notice a reduction of pain, soreness and stiffness, improved ability to turn and tilt their h

I am taking liberty to post this excellent article written by Leslie Beck for the Globe and Mail. A link to the original source is provided. The article explains the contribution of excess weight to degenerative arthritis of the weight bearing joints, and some methods to ease the situation . Take a load off your waist to spare your knees. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080917.wlbeck17/EmailBNStory/specialScienceandHealth/home Weight control tops the list of ways to thwart ‘wear and tear’ arthritis, but these foods and supplements may also help your joints It’s no surprise that getting older and being overweight boosts your risk for heart attack, Type 2 diabetes and a number of cancers. Now, researchers say, this combination of risk factors will cause one in two people to develop painful knee osteoarthritis in their lifetime, with those who are obese at greatest risk. Among the more than 100 different forms of arthritis, osteoarthritis is the most common, affecting

ANY COMMENTS? From time to time, using post-cards questionnaires, patients have been invited to anonymously rate their experience with our office. When asked of their overall approval, 94% of patients responding stated either good or excellent results. The reason we do such a survey is to ensure that we are meeting your needs as best as we can. We do invite you to give us your feedback on this blog or on service received here at the clinic. It is important for us to let you know that we do appreciate you. Your Well-Being is our priority! Thank you for showing your trust and gratitude when you refer a friend, co-worker or loved one to our clinic.

The French Paradox SO... DO CALORIES COUNT? The greatest predictor of adult onset - degenerative illness is excessive body weight. This includes cardiovascular disease, degenerative arthritis, some cancers, and diabetes. It is important to keep it in check. In my years of study and practice experience, I have explored many methods of weight loss. These range from nutritional meal replacements, fad diets, recipes of the month, etc. Basically, there two proven methods to losing excess body fat. The first is to be more active and eat less. The second is to eat less and be more active. No matter what the diet or gimmick, it all comes down to either of those simple formulas. There is some evidence that low carb diets like the Atikin’s plan are more effective than traditional diets. Such diets do encourage you to be more aware and selective of what you eat...and that’s not a bad thing at all. Yet the benefits come mostly from a reduction in calories and not some miraculous metaboli

A multinational study on the value of chiropractic care confirmed that the vast majority of patients who seek chiropractic treatment do so for concerns related to the musculo-skeletal system (sore back, neck pain, pinched nerves, headache, etc.). Well over 80% of patients reported being satisfied or very satisfied with the results for the musculo-skeletal complaints for which they saw their chiropractor. In addition, nearly one quarter of patients also reported a definite improvement to non-musculo-skeletal related areas such as respiratory disorders, digestive disorders, cardiac/circulation problems, visual disturbances and problems related to balance and hearing. While the study did not address cause and effect, it did support the experience of many chiropractic patients who find that chiropractic treatment enhances their well-being beyond relieving their sore backs. (1) On a personal note, the results of our own survey supported over 85% satisfaction with the care and serves patient

Living younger, longer. McLean’s magazine reported in their October 29, 2001 edition some interesting information regarding health and life expectancy for men and women in the south Georgian Bay area. Life expectancy at birth for men and women is 76 and 81 years respectively. Of those years, men can expect to live disability free until age 65 and women age 68. At age 65, because one has dodged accidents and illness, life expectancy has increased. Men can expect to live another 16.9 years, and women another 20.6. Of those years, men can expect to enjoy living disability free for some 10.7 years and women, 11.7 years. This means that at age 65 a woman can expect – all things being equal – to live another 20.6 years to age 85.6 and expect an able bodied life for 76.7 years of it! It’s great that we are enjoying longer lives and more of it active and well. Yet, to quote from the magazine: “It’s a sobering reminder that, while life expectancies have been growing, Canadians, on average,

Whiplash – A moment of your time, please. That headrest in your car isn’t for resting your weary noggin while driving. It is an important yet overlooked part of your car’s safety systems – your safety! A Canadian study revealed that only 14% of drivers had their headrests in the proper position. Adjusting vehicle headrests, can help prevent the pain of whiplash. Experts say there are two measurements – vertical and horizontal or, in other words, how high your headrest is and how far from the back of your head (backset). If the top of the headrest is higher than your ear, your rating is good. If the top of the headrest is between the top and bottom of your ear the rating is marginal and poor if below the ear. The accepted good rating for proper backset is two to four inches; if the distance was more than half the width of the head, the position is rated as poor. Mild to moderate whiplash injuries result in neck, joint pain and loss of movement. Symptoms may also include headaches, d

Powerful, All-Natural Relief Kaprex is a revolutionary product that has been evaluated through state-of-the-art cellular testing and human clinical research. Kaprex offer an all-natural, clinically tested option for effective relief of pain and inflammation of the joints and soft tissues. Typically, inflammation is managed by using drugs such as Aspirin, Ibuprofen, and the newer Cos-2 inhibitors such as Celebrex. As a group, these medications are called Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). While effective, they are not without potentially dangerous side effects. ASA and the like can promote bleeding ulcers in the intestines. The Cox-2 inhibitors have been linked to death from heart disease. The more of these you take, and the more impaired your health, the greater the risks. Kaprex has it's effect at a different level of the inflammation mechanism. The benefits are: 1. Highly effective in relieving the pain of arthritis 2. Joint protective and restorative. Suppor

A common question is when to use ice or heat to treat and injury. As a guide, if an injury in new, swollen, hot and painful…ice is the better choice…especially for the first two or three days. Ice reduces the swelling and pain. The best method is to actually massage the area with a block of ice. Freeze water in a paper cup then peel away the paper like a ice pop and rub the ice over the injury. Continue rubbing with the ice for about ten minutes or until the area is numb and you leave a white spot after pressing with your finger. Of course you want to be wary to not actually freeze the skin! If the injury is deeper, you may need to ice longer at a time. For new injuries, repeat again after fifteen minutes…for older injuries, repeat hourly and eventually after activity. I am not satisfied that so called ‘ice gels’ do much more than irritate the skin but they give you something to do. If you don’t have a block of ice to use, gel-packs, frozen vegetables, bean bags or bags of cru

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Pack it Light, Wear it Right As September is here, children everywhere are putting on their backpacks and heading back to school. This year, help your child learn how to choose, pack and wear a backpack to avoid neck, back and arm pain in the future. Choose the right backpack: • Select a bag that is vinyl or canvas - the lighter material makes it easier to carry. • Look for a backpack with two wide, adjustable and padded shoulder straps. o A waist strap, padded back and many pockets are also important features of a good backpack. • Make sure that the backpack fits correctly; the size should be proportionate to your child’s body. Proper packing: • The total weight of the filled backpack should be no more than 10% of the child’s body weight for students up to grade eight, 15% for those in grades nine to twelve. o Encourage your child to pack only what they will need for the day to avoid extra weight. • Distribute the weight evenly: o Pack the heaviest objects closest to the body. o Use c

Fridge magnets. We have new fridge magnets in production and coming soon to you. Magnetic therapy – sticking magnets on your body to promote health is all the rage!!! Not wanting to miss the band wagon – I have enclosed our official Collingwood Chiropractic & Sports Injuries Clinic fridge magnet for you. The health benefits are as follows. - Improves memory! By placing the magnet in a conspicuous location on the fridge it can remind you of your next appointment – a definite health benefit!!! - Improved conversation and social opportunities! When friends and family come to call – tell them about the colourful magnet now on your refrigerator and why going to the chiropractor – that’s me – would be good for them too! If you do have more than one magnet – you can share it with your buddies. They’ll love you for your generosity! These magnets are so powerful they work even when you place them on your refrigerator – try taping them to your forehead and see how much better you reme

Pondering the rubber band. Meagan was trying to get my attention the other day and being the creative soul she is, found a convenient rubber band and fired it at me! In one of those Eureka "ouch!" moments, a flash of inspiration came upon me. No... I didn’t run naked down the street like Archimedes... Not since college days anyway. Hmmmm? Find yourself a rubber band. It may surprise you that a rubber band with all it’s marvelous uses can even improve your health. Go ahead ... pick it up ... it won’t bite. Consider the fresh rubber band you have in your hand. When new, the band is soft and flexible. You stretch it, it snaps back. You can work with it and even have some fun! That’s the way your ligaments, muscles and tendons are supposed to be, soft and supple and stretchy. Imagine now the rubber band neglected and left out in the dry air and harsh sun. It won’t be long before it becomes stiff and brittle. Try to stretch that and you’ll see what being stiff is all abou

Stepping on cracks Has there has been an alarming increase of mothers with sore backs? Research indicates that children stepping on cracks in the sidewalk are the cause. Be glad when they are in school and don't neglect to pester town officials to improve the walkways. In an emergency - apply ice – by way of popsicles in the kids mouths. Can’t hurt!

Stepping on cracks Has there has been an alarming increase of mothers with sore backs? Research indicates that children stepping on cracks in the sidewalk are the cause. Be glad when they are in school and don't neglect to pester town officials to improve the walkways. In an emergency - apply ice – by way of popsicles in the kids mouths. Can’t hurt!

A Happy Referral: A very pleasant couple were in the process of relocating to our community and did not know who else to turn to. The lady had just undergone hip replacement surgery and while I have no doubt that she would benefit from seeing a chiropractor, her most immediate need was to regain her strength and mobility. With just a couple of phone calls, we had arranged for her to see a physiotherapist later that same day. There was no charge for this consultation and we were happy to refer the lady to the therapist she most needed at the time.

In The Right Place: A delightful lady asked for my evaluation numbness in her hand that had been bothering her on and off for several years. By gently moving and pressing on the side of her neck, I was able to reproduce the numbness in her hand. The source of the numbness was a pinched nerve and chiropractic was definitely the correct therapy. I recommended a course of treatment for her and the results have been good. In addition, we were able to identify the reason for her injury. How she sat at the computer was straining her neck and this was the cause of her complaint. A few modifications have helped prevent a relapse!

Complimentary Consultation: Is there someone you care about who might benefit from seeing me? I offer a no charge consultation for your friends and family to talk about their concerns. If chiropractic is the best therapy for their needs, I will explain why and what to expect. Your referral is then able to make an informed choice to follow my care or decline without obligation. If chiropractic is not the right choice for them, I will do what I can to help them find the right answer – no charge.

Thank you for the opportunity to assist you with your health concerns. There are typically two ways a person will get their health into trouble…. The first is from a sudden traumatic overload such as car accident or a sports injury. The second and more common way is from gradual and progressive stress and strain. Constant lifting, bending, poor posture, emotional strain, etc., put ongoing stress on your joints, muscles and nervous system. The repetitive and persistent strain gradually weakens the body until even normal loads become too much. Often, major symptoms come after warnings like stiffness, aching, muscle pulls or spasm, feeling generally unwell… Very commonly, there is no warning at all! Pain and dis-ease are symptoms that tell you something is wrong. Pain killing drugs and muscle relaxing medications may help you manage your discomfort yet they only mask the symptoms. Medication is for temporary relief and does not correct the underlying injury