Dr. Wayne Coghlan: Chiropractor - Locum tenens

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) WHERE IS MY OFFICE? My main location is the Collingwood Chiropractic & Sports Injury Clinic located at 516 Hurontario Street, at the corner of 9th Street, in Collingwood. I have a second location at the east end of Wasaga Beach at the River Road Professional Centre, at the corner of Zoo Park Road, sharing space with the Wasaga Family Foot Clinic. 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 (445-5401) and asking for an appointment. WHAT ARE MY FEES? The fee for your initial visit is a very reasonable $55. Each additional visit is $30. There may be additional fees for extended visits and services. These will be discussed with as relevant. WHAT HAPPENS AT YOUR FIRST VISIT? Your initial appointment includes intake, consultation, examination, referral for x-rays and f

FAQ: What is the basis of chiropractic? The nervous system affects all tissues of the body, directly or indirectly. This is most evident when a nerve is pinched in the neck or lower back. Typically a person will feel numbness and/or a pins and needles sensation and/or pain along the course of the nerve. A little bit of irritation on the nerve can create a nuisance- it may bother the person but doesn't stop them from their daily activity. A lot of compression on the nerve can create disabling pain and over the long term and lead to loss of reflexes and muscle function. Sciatica is a pain typical of a pinched nerve in the lower back. Without correction, the problem can lead to a drop foot. Pinched nerves are commonly caused by the bones in the spine being out of proper alignment and/or arthritic deterioration of the spaces that the nerve passes through. The goal of chiropractic treatment is to relieve the pressure on the nerve where it is compressed, where it emerges from the