Therapeutic exercise is important for restoring and rebuilding strength, balance, endurance, flexibility, and stability, all in an effort to correct a patient-specific problem. These exercises can also improve your overall health, fitness, and quality of life. We at Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center in Nitro, WV, want you to achieve the highest point of rehabilitation and physical fitness with our non-invasive methods. Contact the office of Dr. Jay McClanahan to begin your road to optimal health!
With therapeutic exercise, Dr. McClanahan will work with you to:
- Increase your mobility
- Improve your balance
- Reduce your overall rigidity
- Release any muscles, tendons, or fascia that are contracted
- Mobilize your joints
- Improve your circulation
- Improve your respiratory capacity
- Improve your coordination
- Improve your posture
Therapeutic exercise has also been proven to reduce stress and improve sleep quality. With all of its numerous benefits, everyone should consider partaking in therapeutic exercise. Could you be a good candidate for therapeutic exercise? We are happy to address any concerns or questions you have!
Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center is located at 642 Cross Lanes Drive in Nitro, WV 25143. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please visit drjbackdocwv.com or call the office at 304-776-1520.
Thursday, March 26, 2020
Saturday, March 21, 2020
10 Tips to Prevent Neck Pain
Neck pain happens, but that doesn’t mean you have to live with it forever. With some lifestyle adjustments, you can prevent neck pain altogether. We at Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center in Nitro, WV, take pride in educating our patients about good spinal health. Since many of our patients experience neck pain, it's important to take a step back and see what causes it. Only then can you take the necessary steps to treat and ultimately prevent neck pain!
Prevent neck pain by:
- Sleeping on your back
- Drinking plenty of water
- Making sure you are using a comfortable and supported pillow
- Making sure your computer monitor is at eye level
- When texting, keeping your mobile phone at eye level, taking breaks, or using talk-text
- When making a phone call, using a headset or earpiece
- Stretching, exercising, and strengthening your neck muscles
- Carrying weight on your person so that it is evenly distributed
- Practicing a supportive posture (no slumping or hunching!)
- Holding your phone at a distance rather than right in front of you
It’s important to seek professional help if you ever experience numbness, tingling, or pain in your arms, or headaches and weakness. Ineffective pain medication is another indicator that you should see a chiropractor. Dr. Jay McClanahan offers an array of therapies to help patients with neck pain.
Are you interested in treating your neck pain with chiropractic adjustments? We are happy to address any concerns or questions you have! Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center is located at 642 Cross Lanes Drive in Nitro, WV 25143. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please visit drjbackdocwv.com or call the office at 304-776-1520.
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Neuropathy
Chiropractic care and treatment helps with a variety of symptoms and conditions. There is nothing that Dr. Jay McClanahan can’t assist you with. That includes Neuropathy. This symptom occurs in response to another condition, commonly diabetes. Patients experience numbness or tingling in the extremities, which slowly progresses up the limbs. Contact Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center right away. We are conveniently located in Nitro, WV.
Neuropathy is a loose term that defines nerve damage. A defect in the peripheral nervous system causes these symptoms. It can develop from injury or poor lifestyle choices. As mentioned, it’s often seen in diabetic patients.
When a patient has diabetes, high blood glucose levels damage the organs. Blood circulation is limited, resulting in fluid retention and swollen tissues. This then compresses the peripheral nerves. The results are the negative neuropathy symptoms that the patient complains of.
Chiropractic treatment at Nitro, WV, can diminish if not eliminate your peripheral neuropathy. Dr. Jay McClanahan specializes in treating the nervous and musculoskeletal system. Instead of trying to mask your symptoms with medications, he focuses on the root of the problem. The nervous system is located in the spine. An evaluation determines any abnormalities in the spine that are worsening your symptoms.
The best form of treatment is the spinal adjustment. Dr. McClanahan moves any misaligned vertebrae back into place. These can pinch your nerves, aggravating your symptoms. The uneven pressure from misalignment also leads to neuropathy. By correcting the problem, your symptoms are relieved.
If you or a loved one are struggling with neuropathy, contact Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center today. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Jay McClanahan, call 304-776-1520 or visit https://www.drjbackdocwv.com/.
Neuropathy is a loose term that defines nerve damage. A defect in the peripheral nervous system causes these symptoms. It can develop from injury or poor lifestyle choices. As mentioned, it’s often seen in diabetic patients.
When a patient has diabetes, high blood glucose levels damage the organs. Blood circulation is limited, resulting in fluid retention and swollen tissues. This then compresses the peripheral nerves. The results are the negative neuropathy symptoms that the patient complains of.
Chiropractic treatment at Nitro, WV, can diminish if not eliminate your peripheral neuropathy. Dr. Jay McClanahan specializes in treating the nervous and musculoskeletal system. Instead of trying to mask your symptoms with medications, he focuses on the root of the problem. The nervous system is located in the spine. An evaluation determines any abnormalities in the spine that are worsening your symptoms.
The best form of treatment is the spinal adjustment. Dr. McClanahan moves any misaligned vertebrae back into place. These can pinch your nerves, aggravating your symptoms. The uneven pressure from misalignment also leads to neuropathy. By correcting the problem, your symptoms are relieved.
If you or a loved one are struggling with neuropathy, contact Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center today. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Jay McClanahan, call 304-776-1520 or visit https://www.drjbackdocwv.com/.
Thursday, March 5, 2020
Electrical Muscle Stimulation
Dr. Jay McClanahan of Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center offers Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) to patients. This is a chiropractic treatment that results in full-body healing. EMS works by creating a small electrical current and sending it into the injured or painful soft tissue. The results are reduced swelling and a release of locked trigger points. Another benefit is the release of your body’s endorphins. These work as natural pain relievers! To learn more, contact our office in Nitro, WV.
There is no reason to be worried before your appointment. The entire procedure is safe and straightforward. It starts with your Nitro, WV, chiropractor placing electrodes on the injured area. The common spots are the back of the neck, shoulder, knee, ankle, wrist, and lower/upper back. These electrodes are what allows the electricity to flow into your body. The electricity mimics the pulses that naturally exist in your body. Your central nervous system then responds to these pulses. The muscles will contract, eventually tiring themselves out. The results are a release of endorphins across your system.
EMS is not a painful process. Patients report that it feels like a tingling yet soothing sensation. There is no burning, stabbing pain, or stinging. Patients suffering from inflammation, muscle spasms, and acute and chronic pain have found success with EMS. Some patients even report headache and stress relief, along with an improved range-of-motion.
Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center offers holistic and noninvasive treatments for patients. EMS helps the body heal by kick-starting its production of endorphins. If you are interested in Electrical Muscle Stimulation, schedule an appointment with Dr. Jay McClanahan today. Call our Nitro, WV, office at 304-776-1520 or visiting https://www.drjbackdocwv.com/.
There is no reason to be worried before your appointment. The entire procedure is safe and straightforward. It starts with your Nitro, WV, chiropractor placing electrodes on the injured area. The common spots are the back of the neck, shoulder, knee, ankle, wrist, and lower/upper back. These electrodes are what allows the electricity to flow into your body. The electricity mimics the pulses that naturally exist in your body. Your central nervous system then responds to these pulses. The muscles will contract, eventually tiring themselves out. The results are a release of endorphins across your system.
EMS is not a painful process. Patients report that it feels like a tingling yet soothing sensation. There is no burning, stabbing pain, or stinging. Patients suffering from inflammation, muscle spasms, and acute and chronic pain have found success with EMS. Some patients even report headache and stress relief, along with an improved range-of-motion.
Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center offers holistic and noninvasive treatments for patients. EMS helps the body heal by kick-starting its production of endorphins. If you are interested in Electrical Muscle Stimulation, schedule an appointment with Dr. Jay McClanahan today. Call our Nitro, WV, office at 304-776-1520 or visiting https://www.drjbackdocwv.com/.
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