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The Ontario government is attempting to do just that, following an evalua- tion of the treatment of low back pain. This report, commissioned by the Ontario Mi nistry of Health, as an independent study, was conducted by Dr. Pran Manga, internationally recognized health economist and former Director General of the Health and Social Policy Directorate. The study states: "there is an overwhelming body of evidence indicating that chiropractic management of low back pain is more cost effective than medical management. We reviewed nu- merous studies that range from very persuasive to convincingin support of this argument. The lack of" any convincing argu-- ment or evidence to the con- trary must be noted and is sig- nificant to us in forming our conclusions and recommenda- tions." ~ Manga suggests a restructur- ing of the treatment for low Let's flaunt To the Editor: Do you publish short letters? Yours curiously, Roger Hathaway, Port Perry P.S. Now that I've done my best to resolve the dilemma of how to start, I'll race on to the point I'd like to make and aim towards a - rewarding finish for everyone. Over the past few years, I've engaged in many conversations with Torontonian friends and professional colleagues extol- ling the virtues of small town living - namely my own soapbox promos for Port Perry and its unique community spirit. Last summer and fall, several of my counterparts mentioned that they'd driven through Port and couldn't believe that I'd commute all the way to down- town Toronto to work! Howev- er, their excursion essentially took them along Highway 7A, past gasoline alley and the strip plaza, a cruise by the ominous "Coming Soon - Erins Leigh" sign, (this millenium!), and over back pain would result in poten- tial savings of: "many hundreds of millions annually (in Ontario alone) if the management of low back pain was transferred fr om physicians to chiropractors. Among others, the direct and indirect savings from chiroprac- tic treatment are a result of a highly significant reduction in: chronic problems; levels and du- ration of disability; hospitaliza- tions; and missed work. Can the government of Onta- rio afford not to consider such findings? These conclusions are espe- cially significant given the per- vasiveness and prevalence of low back pain in our society. Dr. Gordon Wadeil, a prominent medical researcher and ortho- paedic surgeon describes this phenomena: "low back pain is now the second most common cause of disability after cardio- vascular disease. (...) we are now facing an epidemic of low back disability in all western so- ciet;es and there is row suffi- cient evidencz to demand the hindames-tal reappraisal of our basic strategy of management iorlow back pain" Manga agrees: "either or both the medical profession and third party payers of medical care ought to justify how and why so many medical technolo- gies and procedures used in the medical management of low the causeway to foreign lands. What's more, they seemed to enjoy it! Just imagine if they'd really seen all of Port Perry, maybe stopped a while, even spent a couple of dollars. Duringrecent months, believ- ing that the Shores of Lake Scu- gog are actually happening, I have suggested an idea to many prominent and influential com- munity members of a possible means to increase business in Port Perry and along the wa- ter's edge. [.et's go for enhanced expo- sure through appropriate, pro- motional, Ministry of Transpor- tation approved, (or Township cquival nt), directional road- signs such as: Historic Down- town foilow Queen Street (traf- fic from the west); Historic Downtown turn right at Water Street (traffic from the east). I'm aware of the concern Queen Street residents may have with regard to additional traffic flow. By reducing the speed limit and realizing more vehicles would be in evidence primarily over the summer months and at the weekends Compelled to comment on budget To the Editor: I feel compelled to comment on the budget which was pre- sented by our federal govern- ment. I am disappointed in our Prime Minister and Finance Minister Paul Martin. Like so many governments before them, they have refused to devi- ate from the status quo. They have refused to eliminate the loopholes which permit the wealthy and big business to avoid paying a fair share of the taxes. Once again, we have a situa- tion where the working people and the people involved in gmall businesses will carry the rich as well as the poor. As a re- ward to the working people, it will now be more difficult to qualify for unemployment insu- rance. The reward for the peo- ple involved in small businesses 1s the elimination of the life time capital gains exemption of $100,000. Most of the wealthy would have taken advantage of capital gains exemptions a few years ago when the life time limit was $500,000. Mr. Martin did not comment on the fact that our M.P.s re- ceive a goodly portion of their salary exempt from income tax. I have always thought that "that 1s setting a very poor ex- ample". Sincerely, Mike Sheridan, Greenbank pidemic of low back pain disability back pain get adopted so widely, without clinical their effectiveness." The most promising aspect of the report is its recognition of current inequities in chiroprac- tic care. O.H.L.P. covers just $9.65 (less than 30 per cent) of each chiropractic visit. Clients must pay approximately $16 per treatment out-of-pocket. This means that those with low incomes face barriers to receiv- ing the most effective treatment for low back pain. If chiropractic were a drug that saved the prov- ince of Ontario "hundreds of millions of dollars annually" and was the most effective treatment available, would itef- fectively be withheld from the public? For this and other rea- sons, Manga strongly recom- mends full O.H.I.P. coverage for chiropracticcare. This report was funded by the Ontario government for the purpose of saving health care dollars. The results are clear. It is now up to government offi- cials to implement these power- ful recommendations. We can no longer support policies which cost the system more and limit public access to a treat- ment proven most effective for low back pain. Sincerely, Anthony M. Duivesteyn, B.Sc. Blackstock, Ontario our pretty community when the schools are closed, then safety issues could be re- solved effectively. When the trees that arc Queen Street are snow dusted or autumnal gold and the lake teases the horizon, the drive into downtown must be one of the prettiest in all of Ontario. Why not flaunt it! So, if some of us are in agree- ment, let's see those signs up by this time next week...alright, a compromise, Canada Day and that's the fipal offer! To the Editor: Do you publish two letters by the same person in one week? * Yours annoyingly, Roger Hathaway, Port Perry P.S. - Where's the GO train? ( 2) NEW TO YOUR COMMUNITY 2 be sure to cal! LCOME AGON SINCE 1930 (905) 985-0092 Our hostess will bring gifts and greetings, along with helpful community information. evidence of pr -------------------- a ha i. Il"