Chiropractors are physicians who have studied for 7-8 years, earning the title of Doctor of Chiropractic. They use their superior manual approach to provide non-invasive, hands-on techniques to diagnose, treat, and prevent disorders related to the spine, pelvis, nervous system, joints and muscles.
Dr. Paul Davison, a Chiropractor at We-Fix-U Physiotherapy and Foot Health Centres, says that “by specializing in spinal and joint manipulation, Chiropractors play an important role in the Canadian health care system by getting patients back on their feet quickly and cost effectively”. Studies indicate earlier return to work, reduced costs and high patient satisfaction with chiropractic treatment for spinal and other musculoskeletal disorders. This directly attacks the $8 billion a year cost of back pain and related disorders (Canadian chiropractic association, 2006).
Chiropractic care can benefit a wide range of people, from infants, to the elderly, athletes to chess players. Chiropractic care may also be used to gain symptomatic relief for patients who suffer with chronic conditions. There are many reasons to seek chiropractic care:
· Back pain
· Neck pain
· Headache
· Whiplash
· Strains and sprains
· Repetitive strain injury (RSI)
· Work and sports injuries
· Arthritis
· Limited range of motion in the back, shoulder, neck or limbs
· General health and well-being
When seeing a Chiropractor, the goals of treatment are to return the patient back to their daily lives with pain-free activity. Once the practitioner and patient feel sufficient progress is being made, a gradual reduction of treatments occurs and the patient is then placed on maintenance care. Maintenance care is the prevention of future injury. “You don’t wait until the engine seizes up before you change the engine oil right? No, you change the oil every 5,000km’s to prevent that from happening. Well, you need to help keep your body “tuned up” so injury is less likely to occur”, says Dr. Davison.
Chiropractic is a regulated health profession, recognized by statute in all Canadian provinces. Almost 2 million patients in Ontario rely on Chiropractic care every year to help them live healthy, active lives. Although Chiropractic care is not covered by O.H.I.P, it is generally covered under extended health benefits. You do not require a family doctor’s referral to see a Chiropractor.
About Dr. Paul Davison, Hons B.Kin, DC, ART (Chiropractor / ART provider):
Dr. Davison was born and raised in Cobourg. He graduated from Brock University with honours in Kinesiology and then went on to graduate with distinction from the New York Chiropractic College. His area of special interest is in treating athletic injuries. He is a competitive athlete himself, and helping his fellow competitors recover from their injuries is his passion. Dr. Davison volunteers his time as a trainer with the Cobourg Cougars Jr. A hockey team. Dr. Davison is now accepting new patients at both the Cobourg and Port Hope offices of We-Fix-U.
About We-Fix-U Physiotherapy and Foot Health Centres:
We-Fix-U understands that pains and disability impact your life and you don't always have enough time to take care of yourself. That is why We-Fix-U's goal is to get you better, faster, and keep you going, longer.
Employing a large team of experts: Physiotherapists, Chiropodists, Massage Therapists and Chiropractors, We-Fix-U has the ability to give you the best and most comprehensive approach to getting you better.
We-Fix-U co-founders David Evans (Physiotherapist) and Cristol Smyth (Chiropodist), employ a standard at each clinic, appropriately called "The Dave and Cristol Standard". Through this standard, We-Fix-U takes a three-pronged approach to treating your ailments: The first is to resolve your symptoms so you can start to feel better, faster. The second is to discover the root of the problem so we can prevent it, and new ones from returning. The third is to make your treatment fun, friendly and effective. Visit www.we-fix-u.com
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