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/.
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Degenerative Disc Disease
Your spine is involved in every movement you do! It’s in almost constant motion, though you probably don’t realize it. This means that by the time you reach your golden years, your spine is worn out. This is what’s known as Degenerative Disc Disease. Dr. Jay McClanahan of Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center offers treatment for this condition. Schedule an appointment at our Nitro, WV, office right away. The longer you wait the more your shock absorbers disintegrate. This results in the development of herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and osteoarthritis.
The symptoms of Degenerative Disc Disease are very personalized. Each patient experiences pain differently. The severity of the condition has a large impact. What happens is that one spinal disc becomes irritated from the wear-and-tear. The nerves become compressed due to the disintegration, allowing the pain to spread. Patients complain of pain in the arms and legs, along with tingling and numbing sensations.
The biggest risk factor for development is age. This is because of the nature of the condition. It forms from long-term use. People who have lived longer have used their spine more. Other factors contribute to its development, including injury, repetitive physical work, obesity, and smoking.
Treatment is highly customizable to your needs. Just talk to your Nitro, WV, chiropractor to get started. The most basic treatment is hot and cold packs. Placing these on the affected areas can relieve your symptoms. You can also take over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications. If a herniated or bulging disc forms due to your condition, Dr. McClanahan can treat those too.
Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center is located in Nitro, WV. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Jay McClanahan, call 304-776-1520 or visit https://www.drjbackdocwv.com/.
The symptoms of Degenerative Disc Disease are very personalized. Each patient experiences pain differently. The severity of the condition has a large impact. What happens is that one spinal disc becomes irritated from the wear-and-tear. The nerves become compressed due to the disintegration, allowing the pain to spread. Patients complain of pain in the arms and legs, along with tingling and numbing sensations.
The biggest risk factor for development is age. This is because of the nature of the condition. It forms from long-term use. People who have lived longer have used their spine more. Other factors contribute to its development, including injury, repetitive physical work, obesity, and smoking.
Treatment is highly customizable to your needs. Just talk to your Nitro, WV, chiropractor to get started. The most basic treatment is hot and cold packs. Placing these on the affected areas can relieve your symptoms. You can also take over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications. If a herniated or bulging disc forms due to your condition, Dr. McClanahan can treat those too.
Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center is located in Nitro, WV. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Jay McClanahan, call 304-776-1520 or visit https://www.drjbackdocwv.com/.
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is defined by feelings of numbness, tingling, and burning in the wrists and hands. Some patients even struggle to grasp objects. Surgery is a possibility, but half of these are unsuccessful. Why not schedule an appointment at Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center instead? Located in Nitro, WV, Dr. Jay McClanahan provides you with noninvasive treatment. These give you the relief you want without aggressive measures.
The carpal tunnel is a section of your wrist. It makes way for the median nerve, which runs from your spine to your hand. Swelling in the carpal tunnel compresses the nerve and cuts off feeling. This is what causes the symptoms of your CTS. There is no exact reason why people develop CTS. Genetics is a possibility, along with repetitive motion or a naturally smaller carpal tunnel.
The major traditional treatments for CTS are surgery and steroid injections. Most of these are highly unsuccessful. It’s why we recommend chiropractic treatment at our office in Nitro, WV. The pain experienced is caused by the median nerve. Dr. Jay McClanahan specializes in the musculoskeletal and nervous system. At your appointment, he examines your wrist and spine. He quickly detects any abnormalities or interference. This could be what is causing your pain. Spinal manipulation is the recommended treatment, along with manipulation of the elbow and wrist.
CTS creates permanent damage to the hand, wrist, and thumb without treatment. Spinal manipulation is a quick and painless process. Dr. McClanahan will use his hands or a small tool to guide any misplaced vertebrae into the correct positions. This relieves the pressure pinching the median nerve.
Don’t hesitate to schedule an appointment with Dr. Jay McClanahan. Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center is located in Nitro, WV. To set up your appointment, call 304-776-1520 or visit https://www.drjbackdocwv.com/.
The carpal tunnel is a section of your wrist. It makes way for the median nerve, which runs from your spine to your hand. Swelling in the carpal tunnel compresses the nerve and cuts off feeling. This is what causes the symptoms of your CTS. There is no exact reason why people develop CTS. Genetics is a possibility, along with repetitive motion or a naturally smaller carpal tunnel.
The major traditional treatments for CTS are surgery and steroid injections. Most of these are highly unsuccessful. It’s why we recommend chiropractic treatment at our office in Nitro, WV. The pain experienced is caused by the median nerve. Dr. Jay McClanahan specializes in the musculoskeletal and nervous system. At your appointment, he examines your wrist and spine. He quickly detects any abnormalities or interference. This could be what is causing your pain. Spinal manipulation is the recommended treatment, along with manipulation of the elbow and wrist.
CTS creates permanent damage to the hand, wrist, and thumb without treatment. Spinal manipulation is a quick and painless process. Dr. McClanahan will use his hands or a small tool to guide any misplaced vertebrae into the correct positions. This relieves the pressure pinching the median nerve.
Don’t hesitate to schedule an appointment with Dr. Jay McClanahan. Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center is located in Nitro, WV. To set up your appointment, call 304-776-1520 or visit https://www.drjbackdocwv.com/.
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Tailbone Injuries
Have you recently fallen on a hard surface while either playing a sport or in an accident? If so, you may have injured your tailbone. You’ll have extreme pain and discomfort when sitting, standing, and lying down. For those living around Nitro, WV, you are in luck! Dr. Jay McClanahan of Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center provides the necessary treatment. Contact us right away for the best results.
Your coccyx, commonly called your tailbone, is at the bottom of your spinal cord. It’s easily bruised or injured when you fall and land on it. The most common way to do so is by falling on the stairs. Following the accident, you’ll notice discomfort when sitting for long periods. You need to seek treatment right away. This type of injury can grow serious very quickly.
The main and largest symptoms are pain, stiffness, and inflammation. These all stem from the muscles surrounding the coccyx. They seize up, creating your discomfort. Swelling in this area needs close monitoring. It can easily push the coccyx out-of-place. When this happens, the nerves are compressed and initiate more pain.
Talk to your Nitro, WV, chiropractor right away. Quick intervention reduces your healing time and irritation. The best course of action is a chiropractic adjustment. Dr. Jay McClanahan uses his hands or a tool to move the agitated coccyx back into place. You’re immediately relieved of the pain and pressure. You can also invest in some stretching and exercise techniques. Icing is another option for reducing swelling.
Don’t wait when your health is at stake! Dr. J Chirporactic & Wellness Center is here for you. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Jay McClanahn, call 304-776-1520 or visit his website at https://www.drjbackdocwv.com/.
Your coccyx, commonly called your tailbone, is at the bottom of your spinal cord. It’s easily bruised or injured when you fall and land on it. The most common way to do so is by falling on the stairs. Following the accident, you’ll notice discomfort when sitting for long periods. You need to seek treatment right away. This type of injury can grow serious very quickly.
The main and largest symptoms are pain, stiffness, and inflammation. These all stem from the muscles surrounding the coccyx. They seize up, creating your discomfort. Swelling in this area needs close monitoring. It can easily push the coccyx out-of-place. When this happens, the nerves are compressed and initiate more pain.
Talk to your Nitro, WV, chiropractor right away. Quick intervention reduces your healing time and irritation. The best course of action is a chiropractic adjustment. Dr. Jay McClanahan uses his hands or a tool to move the agitated coccyx back into place. You’re immediately relieved of the pain and pressure. You can also invest in some stretching and exercise techniques. Icing is another option for reducing swelling.
Don’t wait when your health is at stake! Dr. J Chirporactic & Wellness Center is here for you. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Jay McClanahn, call 304-776-1520 or visit his website at https://www.drjbackdocwv.com/.
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Sports Injuries
If you’re an avid athlete or just enjoy working out and exercising, you are at risk of receiving a sports injury. Maybe you hit the ball weird in a game of soccer or twisted your ankle while jogging. Dr. Jay McClanahan is here to help no matter how the injury happened. Your Nitro, WV, chiropractic combines an array of different therapies to give you the treatment you need. Together, you can get off the bench and back into the game, with the help of Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center.
The most common cause of sports injuries is from repetitive use. You engage in the same movement over and over, wearing down the soft tissues and other muscles. Every athlete is at risk regardless of the sport they play in. With tennis and golf players, they develop Lateral Epicondylitis. This is severe inflammation and pain in the elbow. All of it stems from the repetitive motion of swinging the tennis racquet or golf club.
Discovering the cause of your pain is your Nitro, WV, chiropractor’s top priority. Chiropractors believe that the entire body is connected. When one area is hurt or injured, everything is thrown out of balance. Finding this area and treating it is the only solution. This is the same philosophy used for sports injuries. Dr. McClanahan will examine your body to discover the injury’s location. A treatment plan is then developed.
The type and severity of the injury dictate the treatment method. Chiropractic adjustments are great for relieving your pain. We can also help you with inflammation and swelling. At the same time, your chiropractor focuses on rebuilding your strength. Improving your flexibility and durability in the injured area lowers your risk of reinjuring yourself.
Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center is located in Nitro, WV. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Jay McClanahan, call 304-776-1520 or visit his website at https://www.drjbackdocwv.com/.
The most common cause of sports injuries is from repetitive use. You engage in the same movement over and over, wearing down the soft tissues and other muscles. Every athlete is at risk regardless of the sport they play in. With tennis and golf players, they develop Lateral Epicondylitis. This is severe inflammation and pain in the elbow. All of it stems from the repetitive motion of swinging the tennis racquet or golf club.
Discovering the cause of your pain is your Nitro, WV, chiropractor’s top priority. Chiropractors believe that the entire body is connected. When one area is hurt or injured, everything is thrown out of balance. Finding this area and treating it is the only solution. This is the same philosophy used for sports injuries. Dr. McClanahan will examine your body to discover the injury’s location. A treatment plan is then developed.
The type and severity of the injury dictate the treatment method. Chiropractic adjustments are great for relieving your pain. We can also help you with inflammation and swelling. At the same time, your chiropractor focuses on rebuilding your strength. Improving your flexibility and durability in the injured area lowers your risk of reinjuring yourself.
Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center is located in Nitro, WV. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Jay McClanahan, call 304-776-1520 or visit his website at https://www.drjbackdocwv.com/.
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