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12 - The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday May 6, 2006 231 Oak Park Blvd. North Oakville (just south of Trafalgar & Dundas) (905) 901-3402 Dear Dr. Pearce, My neighbour goes to see a chiropractor even though her back doesn't hurt. I asked her why she went and she said it was because it kept her healthy and made her feel good. How can chiropractic keep me healthy and feeling good? Dear Reader, Let me start by saying that that is an excellent question and one that I am asked very frequently. I always respond by saying that chiropractors don't treat pain, we treat nerves. Some nerves are responsible for telling our bodies that we are in pain so that we can stop doing whatever it is that is causing us harm. Other nerves have different jobs and sometimes we don't know that they have been hurt because we don't know how to listen to them. A great example is someone who suffers from heartburn. One of the causes of heartburn is a weak muscle in our esophagus that allows acid from our stomachs to reflux into our throats. This muscle is controlled by our nerves so if the nerve isn't working properly, well, neither will the muscle. Nerves are responsible for everything in our bodies including our immune system, our digestive tracts, our muscles and yes, of course, pain. So not only is it great to go to your chiropractor so that you can lead a pain free life, it is also important to go to your chiropractor for regular check-ups so that we can tell you which nerves are being hurt and fix them before they become a long-term problem. Now that you know how important it is to see your chiropractor for your health, book an appointment for you and your family today! I look forward to meeting you. ALLIANCE CHIROPODY (FOOT CARE) CLINIC 232 South Service Rd. E. Salima Kassam Registered Chiropodist 905-845-2291 Chiropodists treat medical problems of the foot and lower limb. 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