National Pain Awareness Week:Toronto Chiropractor Liza Egbogah Provides Insights for the Fight Again

Half of all Canadians will experience some kind of physical pain in their lifetime. And as National Pain Awareness Week kicks off this week, Dr. Egbogah urges pain sufferers to consider a myriad of treatments that will ease pain,if not eliminate it.

There is one undeniable fact about chronic pain: More often than not, it is untreated or under treated. Chronic pain can affect both your physical and emotional well-being making it difficult to concentrate, to perform routine tasks or work effectively on the job. As a result, people experience a great deal of anxiety, anger and depression, and relationships with friends and family suffer. “Although the type of treatment a patient receives is extremely important, the patient’s sense of well being is just as important,” said Dr. Egbogah. "At the [clinic], we use a multi-disciplinary approach and a wide range of techniques that achieve a tailored plan for pain management." Medication is not always the best solution in treating pain, and in many cases, the over the counter and prescription medications only act as a band-aid or patch to cover up the symptoms. “Treatments at the [clinic] work to eliminate pain,” said Dr. Egbogah. “Treatment modalities such as chiropractic adjustments, laser therapy, physical therapy, aqua massage, and exercise therapy can be used in combination, so that instead of just coping with the pain, patients actually overcome it. According to Dr. Egbogah, when it comes to chronic pain, there is no such thing as a “quick fix”. She says that most patients require comprehensive assessments and treatment plans in order to not only cope with the pain, but to also address the source of the pain. Many pain suffers should know that they can finally enjoy relief through relatively simple means.

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About the [clinic] The [clinic] is a full service chiropractic and wellness center that uses a multi-disciplinary approach to treatment of chronic pain in a relaxed spa-like setting. the [clinic] exceeds patients’ expectations of care by employing innovative and individualized treatment. Dr. Liza Egbogah is a Doctor of Chiropractic and is involved in continuing medical education with Harvard Medical School. She also consults on health matters and stress reduction strategies.