Getting in a car accident (even a minor one) can really turn your whole life upside down. You now have to deal with insurance companies, have your car repaired, or buy a new one if it's been written off and possibly contend with an injury, because people rarely leave an accident completely unscathed. Luckily, many people will go their doctor for their neck or back injuries (for whiplash especially), however, Here's the secret, 99% of people need chiropractic care after a major accident, and most need it after even a minor accident. It is important to seek out the right care immediately, as injuries left untreated can be more difficult to treat as time passes.

Do not make your body an after thought, make it a priority. Don't wait until after you're done dealing with car repairs, insurance companies, car rentals, lawyers, and police officers, be sure to take care of the most important thing involved in the accident: YOU!

Imagine this: a person who smokes develops pneumonia and decides to go to their local walk-in clinic. The doctor tells them that in order to recover, they need to quit smoking. If they don't, they'll never have proper lung function again. If they quit smoking and start with the treatment, they will be fine within 3 months, if they continue smoking, the treatment will take a whole year. Unfortunately, the patient just isn't willing to quit, even for their own health.

I see the chiropractic equivalent of this all the time. People have a bad back because of something that they're doing. I tell them what they need to change in order for the problem to be resolved quickly and more effectively, but they just aren't willing to change their lifestyle in order to fully recover. If only they knew how bad of a decision they're making. If you are ever in the position when your medical doctor or chiropractor gives you that sort of ultimatum, be sure weigh out the consequences before making a decision!

We have gone "green" in every aspect of our daily lives, but what about when it comes to our own health?

Isn't it ironic that we care so much about the environment that we're willing to go out of our way to be more green, but take unnecessary prescription medications that can have harmful effects on our own bodies and couldn't care less, simply because it's easier? Each year, 10 million Canadians are prescribed anti-inflammatory drugs for the relief of pain. Of those 10 million, 366 people die, and 3,897 people are hospitalized. 1 to 3% Of the people prescribed anti-inflammatory meds will have gastrointestinal bleeding and 26% will be prescribed anti-ulcer therapy.

Why pollute your body in such a harmful way? Especially when there are so many far healthier options? It's ludicrous. Someone experiencing chronic neck pain goes into their family doctor and gets an anti-inflammatory medication prescribed. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea , constipation, decreased appetite, rash, dizziness, headache, and drowsiness. They may also cause fluid retention, leading to edema. The most serious side effects are kidney failure, liver failure, ulcers and prolonged bleeding after an injury or surgery. Yes, that seems like a great alternative to chiropractic care, which has very limited side effects.

Why care so much about the planet when you're poisoning yourself with unnecessary prescription medications?

Nottinghill Family Wellness Centre is expanding and we have introduced a new website with a blog. You can visit us at our affiliate site Oakville Physiotherapy Dr. Steve believes that by combining physiotherapy, rehabilitation and chiropractic treatment, Nottinghill is becoming a more diverse and progressive clinic. We are all very proud to team up with Glen Abbey Physiotherapy to further improve our patients wellbeing. We are still Oakville's premier chiropractic, orthotic and WSIB clinic and we are proud to announce that Nottinghill Family Wellness Centre is Google's highest rated chiropractic clinic in Southern Ontario with over thirty positive reviews. We cannot wait to extend our mission statement and overall values to our new adjoining clinic.

 

3 year old child limited bowel movements over the past three months. Proper diet, no known food allergies, no medications, no abnormal behavior, BM once every 5 days associated with pain, significant mood swings and decrease sleep time. 6 weeks of laxatives and prescription meds, minor improvement in BM.  Came to our clinic no significant back pain, was severely bloated and lethargic.  Massive restrictions and subluxations on right lumbar spine and SI joint. Treated 6:30pm, had BM 8:15pm that evening.  Has continued Lumbar spine treatment  over the next 2 weeks, had 3 to 4 BM's per day for the first week , now has tapered off to 1 - 3 BM's per day. Does not associate pain wiht BM, has more energy, is sleeping better and has a greater overall mood.  Chiropractic = one healthy child and one rested mommy!