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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.” [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]