As your Oxnard 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 [...]
After blogging for most of the year about the benefits of exercise and the national need for obesity prevention, as your Oxnard Chiropractor I am pleased and gratified to inform you that this month obesity prevention is being “officially emphasized” by that National Chiropractic Association. Since 2004, October has been National Chiropractic Health Month (NCHM), [...]
No doubt you’ve heard the saying, “Getting old takes courage,” right? Have you ever wondered what that means? Of course, if you are already a senior, then you probably already know the answer: The older we get, the more health risks, and even death risks, we incur. As an Oxnard chiropractor I know from treating [...]
Health problems due to bad posture occurs for many reasons and is nothing new to the spines of humankind. For thousands of years, men and women have hunched over their work, whether pounding rocks to make tools or pounding a keyboard on their computer. Fortunately, chiropractic was discovered in 1885 to remedy many of the [...]
If you read my Oxnard chiropractic website blogs, then you already know I adhere to the philosophy that motion is life. Our body is designed to move, move, move; to walk, run, play, and dance! My “job” as an Oxnard Chiropractor is not only to get you out of pain, but to help you to [...]
As an Oxnard Chiropractor I treat many pregnant women not only for common low back pain associated with pregnancy, but for other pregnancy symptoms such as heartburn, nausea, and swelling due to water retention or joint stress. A healthy pregnancy is crucial for both mother and baby. And although regular chiropractic care during pregnancy is [...]
As a chiropractor who treats many senior patients suffering from painful back problems, I was very concerned when I read about a new study published this month in The Journal of the American Medical Association that found that the percentage of older adults undergoing a complicated fusion procedure for the painful lower-back condition called spinal [...]
As an Oxnard Chiropractor, a common question I hear 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 [...]
There are a number of chiropractic treatment plans the Dr. Donald Bolt, your Oxnard Chiropractor, offers that are highly effectual when treating the musculoskeletal system, from dealing with a particular concern to working with your overall health goals. Following a detailed examination and a discussion of your concerns, he will advise you as to which [...]
Dr. Donald Bolt, your Oxnard Chiropractor, knows that trauma sustained from a fall, an auto accident, sports injury, or some other acute event can happen to both young and old, alike. However, commonly the knee challenges that most of us experience as we get older are diagnosed as “non-trauma knee problems.” In other words, our [...]