Treatment for Degenerative Disc Disease

 

Chiropractic is an effective treatment option for those suffering from degenerative disc disease in Nitro, WV. Dr. Jay McClanahan of Dr. J Chiropractic and Wellness Center offers non-invasive and natural which can help increase the range of motion, reduce inflammation, and relax muscle tension.

DTS Spinal Decompression Therapy

The spine consists of bones called vertebrae separated by tough cartilage pads known as intervertebral (inter = between; vertebrae = "bones of the spine").

When a spinal disc is injured or herniated, it can put pressure on a nerve root and lead to symptoms like pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, and even muscle spasm. The DTS System alleviates this pressure by restoring normal spinal motion and movement patterns through computer-controlled adjustments along the anatomical lines of the spine.

For DTS Therapy, patients lie on a comfortable treatment table and are strapped into an adjustable harness supporting their lower back. A decompression device cycles through brief moments of pulling and relaxing (oscillation).

This process is safe and efficient, using FDA-approved equipment to apply distraction forces accurately, graduated manner to spinal structures.

Spinal decompression, or unloading the vertebrae through distraction and positioning, has demonstrated the ability to separate them from each other gently, creating a vacuum inside the discs affected by the degenerative disc disease in Nitro, WV. 

Chiropractic Massage Therapy

Chiropractic care doesn't stop with adjustments; chiropractors also utilize other therapeutic methods to help their patients feel better and promote overall well-being. Massage therapy is one such example - an invaluable addition to chiropractic care.

This treatment can help alleviate stress, lower blood pressure, and boost your immune system. It also relaxes and elongates muscles, so they remain relaxed - keeping them aligned and preventing pain from returning.

Massage and chiropractic are also excellent ways to help the body heal faster from injury. Many people find that massage and chiropractic work together for faster healing, improved muscular function, and more profound stress relief.

Chiropractic and massage differ because they target the skeletal system, while massage therapists work on soft tissues like muscles and tendons. Both techniques provide adequate pain relief but with distinct approaches.

Chiropractic Adjustments and Manipulation

An adjustment is when Dr. McClanahan applies controlled, sudden pressure to one joint. This often produces a popping sound, like cracking your knuckles.

Other treatments for muscle tension include trigger point therapy, which helps to release tension in tense muscles. 

Dr. McClanahan can also utilize instrument-assisted soft tissue therapy and electrical stimulation as part of their treatments.

Contact Dr. J Chiropractic and Wellness Center at 304-776-1520 to schedule your appointment with Dr. McClanahan to take your first step to get relief from degenerative disc disease in Nitro, WV.