“Will I Have to See My Oxnard Chiropractor ‘Forever’?”
Posted on 22. Mar, 2010 by admin in Oxnard Chiropractor
As a Chiropractor in Oxnard, I commonly hear this question asked by those considering chiropractic care is: “If I start going to a chiropractor, will I have to always go?” I often wonder why this particular question doesn’t come up for someone who goes to a general medical practitioner. Think about it: How strange would it be if someone asked, “If I go to Dr. Smith for a general checkup and he gives me a prescription for a temporary condition I might have, will I have to see him ‘forever’?” The answer is “Of course not.” You don’t have to see Dr. Smith again, but you probably will for your yearly or bi-annual checkup and, naturally, in between if you’re not feeling well.
The same is true when you go to see a chiropractor. Most of the time, individuals go to see a chiropractor because they’re in pain (not feeling well). After the chiropractor has treated them and gotten them out of pain (a ‘prescription,’ so to speak, for a temporary condition), the chiropractor will probably suggest maintenance care (a general checkup even when you’re feeling okay). The only difference is that a chiropractor will likely suggest that you come in monthly. Why? Because chiropractors are all about preventative care whenever possible. Maintenance care is like a “tune up” that not only helps your body to maintain the “crisis” treatment you received when you were in pain and keeps you healthier and stronger so that you can avoid future injuries, but during your maintenance visit your chiropractor can make sure that you don’t have a “temporary condition” that needs to be corrected before it becomes “crisis” treatment.
Cumulative effects of awkward sitting posture, bad work habits, incorrect lifting, lack of regular exercise, and other unhealthy lifestyle-related influences can produce pain, often excruciating pain, in your back, neck, shoulders, hips, knees, etc. Getting “checked out” and “readjusted” on a regular basis keeps small conditions from becoming big problems.
So, to the question “If I start doing to a chiropractor, will I need to go “forever”? The answer is “No, but you may want to, for your health’s sake!”
Your Oxnard Chiropractor Wants You to Know That If You're a Plus-Size, You Can Still Strike a (Yoga) Pose
Posted on 17. May, 2009 by admin in Oxnard Chiropractor
Dr. Donald Bolt, your Oxnard Chiropractor, fully believes that healthy exercise is important no matter what your age or weight. “You can’t wait for more time or less body weight.” However, up until now, yoga studios haven’t been a very practical place to go for exercise for “plus-size” people. Striking a yoga pose has seemed to be an exclusive option for lithe, limber bodies. But, not anymore! Yoga classes for heavier people have been sprouting up all over the country with names like Buddha Body Yoga, MegaYoga, HeavyWeight Yoga, and Yoga for Round Bodies.
The ancient practice of yoga might be based on a philosophy of self-acceptance and non-competitiveness, but plus-size people usually feel too self-conscious to even try a yoga pose, much less try on a yoga philosophy. In addition, most yoga classes, even beginner courses, don’t address the needs of big bodies, says Michael Hayes, the owner of Buddha Body Yoga in New York. Poses considered standard for those who are fit or slim are often difficult or even impossible for heavier students.
Your Chiropractor in Oxnard offers this advice: If your body weight has been holding you back, and if you’ve been waiting for just the right moment to start getting healthy and fit, it looks like that moment has arrived. Check to see if there’s a yoga class for plus-size people in town. If not, maybe you can start one!
For the complete article go to http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/14/health/nutrition/14fitness.html?_r=1&em
Are Chiropractors Authentic Physicians? Your Oxnard Chiropractor Has The Answer
Posted on 17. Feb, 2009 by admin in Oxnard Chiropractor
As your Oxnard Chiropractor, I would like to set the record straight about chiropractors everywhere. Chiropractors, also called doctors of chiropractic, treat patients who are suffering from nervous system problems. Chiropractic adjustments provide relief for patients having problems of the vertebrae.
Chiropractic medicine treats the abnormalities of the joints of the extremities) that hamper the function of the nervous system. These misaligned vertebra can lower resistance thus creating new health conditions.
A chiropractor’s education is very similar to medical and osteopathic education that requires three to four years of undergraduate studies and an additional 4 years of post-graduate education. Chiropractic coursework includes spinal anatomy, orthopedic courses, nutrition, and philosophy.
In the area of x-ray study, chiropractors actually have many more hours of education than medical doctors. chiropractic coursework in x-ray consists of x-ray safety, techniques, factors, positioning, and interpretation. In addition, chiropractors have more hours of study in nutrition than students in medical school receive.
As your Chiropractor in Oxnard, I will add that a proficient chiropractor should have extensive experience, as well as excellent observational skills that help in detecting joint problems.
