If you are suffering from hip pain in Nitro, WV, and you prefer to use a noninvasive holistic approach to pain relief, then chiropractic care is an option that you should consider. Dr. Jay McClanahan of Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center offers a variety of treatments and therapies that can help with hip pain in Nitro, Cross Lanes, Charleston, St. Albans, and Teays Valley. 

Chiropractic adjustment

There are many different types of chiropractic adjustments. Most often, people only think of spinal adjustments and, of course, those are things that Dr. J does, but all joints can be adjusted. Dr. J. uses a gentle adjustment technique that can help reduce any misalignment and allow the impulses from the brain to travel freely to the spine and from there to the rest of the body, including the hip. If the hip joint has become misaligned it can lead to pain, and it needs to be realigned. 

Massage therapy

Massage therapy helps to relax the body and make it more receptive to chiropractic adjustment. When the body is in pain, the muscles can become tense and sore in response. Massage therapy can help work out the tight knotted soft tissues that may be impeding your recovery. When you are in pain, the stress can spread to your back and shoulders, and getting a massage can help relieve the tension and make you feel good. 

Ultrasound therapy

Ultrasound therapy uses sound waves to heat and vibrate the tissues. This promotes healing and stimulates the endorphins which are nature's pain relievers. The chiropractor uses a hand-held device that can direct the sound waves to precisely where they need to go to provide the relief you need for your hip pain. 

Therapeutic exercise

When you have hip pain in Nitro, WV, therapeutic exercise can help to improve your posture, strengthen your body, and improve mobility, flexibility, and balance. When you are in pain you may be walking and standing differently than you should be.  With a personalized program of exercises, you can improve your overall health and reduce or remove the pain altogether. Stretches and strengthening exercises will be taught to you in the office, and you will be able to continue your healing at home between visits. 

Dr. McClanahan of Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center offers an alternative to medication and surgical treatment for hip pain in Nitro, WV. To get the help you need call today for an appointment at (304) 776-1520.