Dr. Wayne Coghlan: Chiropractor

Laser therapy, part 2. Low Intensity Laser Therapy...continued... For the sake of clarification, most clinics use two methods to apply light energy to promote healing. A third method using helium-neon devices is beyond the scope of this article. Laser Emitting Diodes produce a concentrated and focused beam of light that can penetrate about 5cm. into the tissue. Energy of the same wave length is also produced by Super Luminous Diodes. While this is a less concentrated energy and does not penetrate quite as deep. It is more suitable for skin and tissues just a few cm. deep. Conditions effectively treated by Light therapy include (but are not limited to): head, neck, and back pain; arthritis (osteo and Rheumatoid); post-surgical recovery; pulls, strains, and muscle injuries' joint twists and sprains; carpal tunnel, and other repetitive strain injuries; tendonitis; shoulder injuries. While not a scientific analysis, I've tried the laser/light therapy on cold sores and those annoyin

LOW INTENSITY LASER THERAPY (LILT) is the most exciting therapy in many years. Using light energy to promote healing is nothing new. Most people will have some experience of rashes disappearing after being exposed to the sun. Infrared lamps have been around since my grandmother’s day. The problem with the sun’s rays, and incandescent flood lamps is the risk of burning the skin before enough energy to be useful can be absorbed. With the emergence application of Light and Laser emitting diodes (LED), we now have a means to apply enough light energy to be therapeutic, with only minimal amount of heat. The skeptical reader might wonder if light can really be an effective treatment method. Keep in mind that light is a form of electro-magnetic (EM) energy which, depending on the wavelength, interacts with living tissue in different ways. The long waves associated with telecommunications, pass through us with no strong effect. The use of microwaves to cook foo

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