As a child and teenager I was always very athletic and active, until I has reconstructive knee surgery due to a basketball injury. I favored my knee for so long, my body just continued to become more and more unbalanced. I feel like I have battled to feel healthy and strong, without pain, ever since.

In college I worked hard to gain balance and strength and once again began to try different sporting activities. All was feeling right again, until I had two falls within 6 months of each other. Since no bones were broken and no stitches needed, the doctors sent me home with pain medication and no recommendation for any further treatment. For months following the falls, I had headaches, backaches and earaches. I was often sick and had constant sharp pain in my left shoulder. I finally decided to see a chiropractor, since the only other treatment offered to that point was prescription medicine. I came to find out that my jaw was out of place (which caused the earaches), my hip was not aligned properly and my cervical vertebrae had a number of problems.

My chiropractic care began in San Diego, but when I moved back to Ventura County, I wasted little time in finding a new chiropractor. I have definitely had times of little to no pain and feel like chiropractic care has a much better “big picture” of my health and life style. Taking lots of pain medication is not an option I choose and I believe that chiropractic care is a safe and effective alternative. It has helped me understand my body and possible sources of my symptoms, so I am not as frustrated when I don’t feel well. It has helped me identify my blood-sugar problems, which I manage through my diet. Chiropractic care has given me hope in living without pain and sickness.

I continue to be very active and accident prone, which is why I still visit Dr. Alff for adjustments and maintenance. I work hard to eat well and exercise to stay healthy, and I find that chiropractic care adds the extra balance my body needs.

- Danielle Sloneker -