DOT Exams

For certain employers, if their employees are labeled as “safety-sensitive” by the Department of Transportation (DOT), then these employees are required to have regular physicals. At Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center, located in Nitro, WV., Dr. Jay McClanahan offers DOT physical exams for $60. We also offer DOT and non-DOT drug and alcohol testing.

When you go in for your physical with Dr. McClanahan, you need to bring a complete list of your medications. This has to include the dosage regimen, dosages, and the doctor's name and address. If you have vision or hearing problems bring in your glasses, contacts, or hearing aid devices. For diabetic employees, you must bring your most recent lab results and blood sugar logs. Employees with heart-related issues must bring in a letter from their cardiologist. This letter must describe their medical history, current medications, and if they are safe for work.

Your vision, hearing, blood pressure, and urine will be tested at the examination. During the physical segment of the exam, a variety of things will be checked, around a dozen. Things like your lungs and chest, mouth, general appearance, and neurological features. For certain jobs, certain results are needed. For drivers, they must have at least 20/40 acuity in each eye.

Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center is located in Nitro, WV. To schedule a consultation or DOT exam with Dr. Jay McClanahan, visit our website or call 304-776-1520.

Prenatal Massage

Certified prenatal massage therapists like Dr. Jay McClanahan of Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center are specially trained to relieve pregnancy pain through massage. Prenatal massage is a holistic, non-addictive alternative to symptom relief.

Prenatal massage begins with the expectant mother being supported by cushions and pillows to protect her and her baby from injury or strain. This makes the massage more comfortable and enjoyable. Many areas of the body are avoided during prenatal massage, to prevent complications, with the focus going to those that are under the most strain.

A multitude of health benefits arise from prenatal massage. Besides the comfort of the massage itself, the mother's stress and anxiety are reduced. It relieves common aches and symptoms of pregnancy as well. Swollen ankles, lower back pain, leg cramps, and headaches are improved. Women with normal or low-risk pregnancies receive the best results from prenatal massage. If you’re in high-risk pregnancy, consult your doctor or midwife beforehand.

If you’re pregnant and want to learn more about prenatal massage, contact Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center in Nitro, WV. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Jay McClanahan on our website or by calling 304-776-1520.

Therapeutic Exercise

Therapeutic exercise is a group of physical activities that help restore and build physical strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and stability. At Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center, Dr. Jay McClanahan will lead you through our recommended exercises.

At your first consultation with Dr. McClanahan, your physical condition will be evaluated. This allows us to create an exercise program that works for you. This program will be carefully monitored by Dr. McClanahan and our staff to make sure you’re getting the best possible workout. A few different forms are strengthening, endurance, flexibility, balance, and functional movement exercises.

There are many different exercises to choose from. Although you should not attempt any of them before consulting with us, there are a few that are commonly prescribed. Spinal Rotation is an exercise that takes place while sitting. Reach one arm across your stomach and grab the opposite side of the chair. Look over the shoulder while rotating your mid and lower back. Try to hold this position for fifteen to thirty seconds. Lower Back Extensions have you start out by laying flat on your stomach. Your hands should be placed by your sides. Lift your head and body off the ground using just the muscles in your lower back. Hold this for four to five seconds before relaxing. Repeat between ten and fifteen times.

Neck Stretches are another important subgrouping. For these, start off by bringing your ear to your shoulder. Hold your neck in this position for five to seven seconds. Force your ear towards your shoulder, stretching the muscle on the opposite side. If you experience symptoms such as dizziness or lightheadedness, stop immediately.

Visit our website to learn about all the various exercises recommended by Dr. Jay McClanahan. Visit Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center in Nitro, WV. To learn more about our exercise programs, or to schedule an appointment, contact us online or call 304-776-1520.

Workers Compensation

At Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center, we advise our patients who have suffered an injury on the job to see us for a consultation. During the consultation, we will discuss your medical history and evaluate the cause of your pain. Our doctors are professionals at finding the source of the injury and treating it with spinal adjustments. Spinal adjustments are used to improve spinal motion and increase your body’s movement.

Medical doctors treat injuries using surgery and addictive painkillers that don’t always fix the injury. The risk of undergoing surgery is that it only treats one area of your body while we treat the body as a whole. When possible, we encourage our patients to avoid surgery and to consider chiropractic care for a natural fix.
Regardless of the severity of your injury, our doctors can diagnose the source of your pain and treat the entire body to fix it.

To learn more about all of the services we provide at the practice, visit www.drjbackdocwv.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Jay McClanahan of Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center in Nitro, WV, call 304-776-1520.