Youth Massage

Children of all ages can benefit from the health effects of massage. At Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center in Nitro, WV, our staff caters to patients of all ages. For children, massages provide them with physical contact needed for human development. Massages reduce stress, strengthening children's immune systems as well.

Dr. Jay McClanahan’s practice specializes in massaging infants to older children. For infants, massage has been used for centuries to promote a healthy lifestyle. One of the first senses a newborn develops is touch. Human contact helps them grow and bond emotionally and physically. The specific needs of a newborn body are taken into account when providing them with a massage.

Children with special needs can also benefit from massage. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, can be regulated through massage. Patients report an increased ability to focus and control themselves. This improves not only the child’s home and social life but their academic career, too. Children who struggle with sleeping problems may also benefit from massage. Results show an easier time falling asleep and staying asleep throughout the night.

If you’re interested in learning more about our youth massage programs, or our other services, schedule an appointment with Dr. Jay McClanahan today. Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center is located in Nitro, WV. Visit our website for online contact information or call 304-776-1520.

Weight Loss Program

At Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center, we encourage our patients to make healthy choices. A healthy diet along with exercise will help to prevent back pain and your overall wellness. Dr. J’s weight loss program is designed to help our patients lose weight, lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and reduce back pain. We provide weight loss seminars for patients who are interested in a healthier life.

Regardless of your goals, our weight loss program will help you get to where you want to go through personal guidance. Our program was developed by a doctor of nutrition in Europe, is the most popular weight loss program in Canada, and is now available in the United States.

Don’t forget to sign up for your free consultation to evaluate your weight and a plan to help you get to where you want to go. Patients who attend our seminars and start the program will be offered incentives by Dr. J. The time to change your life is now, and at Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center.

If you’re interested in learning more about our weight loss seminars and program, or our other services, schedule an appointment with Dr. Jay McClanahan today. Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center is located in Nitro, WV. Visit our website for online contact information or call 304-776-1520.

Whiplash

When you’re involved in a car accident, you may not feel soreness or pain at the time. However, the following days you might be experiencing severe pain, most commonly in your head, neck, and shoulder. Those are common symptoms of whiplash, which is the force that moves your neck backward and forward during accidents. At Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center, we advise our patients who have been in an accident to seek chiropractic care.

When possible, we encourage our patients to look for symptoms following a car accident. These symptoms include neck pain/stiffness, lower back pain, and blurred vision, ringing in the ears, headache, shoulder pain, and nausea. Our doctors are trained in Human Biomechanics to help diagnose and treat these symptoms.

The benefit of chiropractic care is a pain-free approach that doesn’t involve painkillers and other medications. Dr. J and his staff treat injuries through spinal realignment that takes pressure off of your nerves and provide pain relief.

If you’re interested in learning more about car accidents and whiplash, or our other services, schedule an appointment with Dr. Jay McClanahan today. Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center is located in Nitro, WV. Visit our website for online contact information or call 304-776-1520.

Custom Foot Orthotics

Our orthotics are custom-made devices that go on the inside of your shoes and are designed to help with foot, knee, and lower back pain. At Dr. J Chiropractic and Wellness Center, we make orthotics that provide a cushion for your feet to realign the bones of the foot and ankle and take pressure off other parts of your musculoskeletal system.

Since orthotics are designed to fit your feet, they can be slipped into most shoes and can be used for walking and any other physical activity. The weight distribution of your feet will impact the alignment of the rest of your body, which is why it is important to be able to distribute weight on them evenly. An unhealthy gait could put excessive pressure on your knee or back tissues, resulting in soreness and strains from overuse.

Orthotics sold in drug stores aren’t specific to your feet and are less optimal at providing the balance and support they need. As a preventive measure to get the most foot support possible, Dr. Jack McClanahan recommends all patients see him for custom orthotics. His custom orthotics can last well over a year and realign your feet so you can be active and pain-free.

To learn more about custom orthotics and all 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.

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.