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Ventura Chiropractor: The Number of Failed Back Surgeries May Shock You!

Published on October 27, 2010 By Dr. Steven Alff

As your Ventura chiropractor I feel that it is my obligation to pass along the results of a recent study regarding failed back surgeries: Did you know that complicated spine surgeries that involve fusing two or more vertebrae are actually on the rise? You may find it surprising, or even shocking, to discover that experts [...]

Your Ventura Chiropractor: New Research Reveals That Ignoring Back Pain May Be Bad For Your Brain

Published on June 28, 2010 By Dr. Steven Alff

As a Chiropractor in Ventura I know the debilitating effects of back pain. Though some people try to “ignore” their back pain in the hopes that it will go away on its own, the majority of individuals know that back pain is difficult, if not impossible, to ignore. Back pain is a constant. It interferes [...]

Your Ventura Chiropractor Believes That Obesity Is A National Epidemic That Needs to be Eradicated

Published on June 15, 2010 By Dr. Steven Alff

As a Ventura Chiropractor and healthcare provider, I cannot say enough about the crucial issue of excess weight and how it adversely affects every system of the human body. I “preach” to my overweight patients and hammer away on the subject in my blogs because in addition to the cardio-vascular diseases caused by obesity, much [...]

The Importance of Good Posture

Published on May 11, 2010 By Dr. Steven Alff

It’s a great time to be alive, isn’t it? Science and technology have literally put the world at our fingertips. And, in addition to the unlimited access we all have to information and communication, there are computer games, video games, and round-the-clock TV shows. Unfortunately, the “pros” of most things arrive hand-in-hand with the “cons.” [...]

Good Hydration is an Important Key to Good Health

Published on October 3, 2009 By admin

Chiropractors, like Dr. Alff, are committed to making sure their patients know the importance of drinking enough water everyday. The chant is “Hydrate! Hydrate! Hydrate!” Water is as essential as air when it comes to human survival. Therefore, one would suppose that drinking a sufficient quantity of water would be as visceral as breathing in [...]

Ventura Chiropractor: If You Suffer From Low Back Pain, You’re Not Alone

Published on May 11, 2009 By admin

Your Ventura Chiropractor wants you to know that you’re not alone if you’re experiencing low back pain. Low back pain affects a large majority of people, an amazing 80% in fact, making it second only to the common cold in its extent. Although, unlike the common cold, waiting for your back pain to “run its [...]

Ventura Chiropractic Offers Treatment That Assists in Relieving Scoliosis Pain

Published on May 5, 2009 By admin

If you have scoliosis, Ventura Chiropractic can help. Here’s what you need to know:  When the body is seen from behind, a normal spine is straight without much disparity from laterally.Scoliosis is a condition that is often associated with a lateral, or side-to-side, curvature of the spine.The disorder shouldn’t be confused with unsatisfactory posture, though [...]

Ventura Chiropractor Says A Fat Stomach is a Pain in the Back

Published on March 31, 2009 By admin

Your Ventura Chiropractor knows that there are plenty of reasons for back pain. Here’s one that you can remedy on your own: There are plenty of men and women today in a daily struggle to lose weight, especially extra weight around the middle. However, the imperative to lose weight is, most often, more than just a cosmetic issue.  [...]

Your Ventura Chiropractor Offers Information About Golf and Back Pain

Published on January 12, 2009 By admin

Your Ventura Chiropractor welcomes an opportunity to offer this information on Golf and Back Pain by B. J. Hathaway, Medicus Certified Instructor: In the U.S. today there are approximately 37 million golfers. In his 1998 article “Back pain in golfers: etiology and prevention”, (Journal of Sports Chiropractic & Rehabilitation) Dr. David Seaman writes: There are [...]

Ventura Chiroprator is An Expert When It Comes to Back Pain

Published on November 10, 2008 By admin

Your Ventura Chiropractor is an spine expert and knows what it takes to get rid of your back pain. If you’re experiencing low back pain, you’re not alone. Low back pain affects many people, an amazing 80% in fact, making it second only to the common cold in its prevalence. However, contrary to the common [...]