Gout

According to Medscape, about 8.3 million people in the United States suffer from gout, and this rate is only growing. A debilitating form of arthritis commonly found in feet, gout interferes with a fulfilling life. But at Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center, Dr. Jay McClanahan is here to help manage this pain. Here are four different types of treatment we offer at our Nitro, WV office to empower gout patients!

What is Gout?

Gout develops from increased levels of uric acid in the body. When your kidney produces too much or not enough uric acid, uric acid crystals build up in your joints, producing hard needle-like shards in the body. This is why gout is characterized by intense pain and inflammation.

Treatment Options

Massage Therapy

Dr. McClanahan and his staff provide a variety of massage therapies at their Nitro, WV location. Designed to alleviate the inflammation caused by gout and stimulate blood circulation in the joints, massage therapy is a beneficial treatment plan to manage gout and other forms of arthritis. From Swedish and sports massage to deep tissue, we work with patients to select the best massage for their needs.

Laser Therapy

Many patients opt for laser therapy because of its painless procedure and healing results. At Dr. J Chiropractic Wellness Center, we use a low-level laser to target your irritated tissues and nervous system.

Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS)

Using comfortable levels of electric currents, EMS is a technique known to treat inflammation and swelling by healing tissue and relieving pain. While other traditional treatments for gout focus on the symptoms, this technology uses non-invasive treatments to target the root of the issue.

Dr. Jay McClanahan is the owner and chiropractor of Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center. Our office is located in Nitro, WV. To schedule an appointment with Dr. McClanahan visit our website or call 304-776-1520.