Dr. Wayne Coghlan: Chiropractor

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