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Dr. James William Hankinson, D.C.
Chiropractor
Dr. James Hankinson is a Chiropractor practicing in Kirkwood, MO. Dr. Hankinson specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions associated with the neuromusculoskeletal system, while improving each patients functionality and quality of life. Conditions treated include sciatica, neck pain, and arthritis pain, among many others. Dr. Hankinson seeks to reduce pain and discomfort through manipulation and adjustment of the spine.
24 years
Experience
Dr. James William Hankinson, D.C.
- Kirkwood, MO
- Logan College Of Chiropractic
- Accepting new patients
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Is there a way to treat back pain arising due to long sitting hours?
I recommend to all of my patients to start a yoga program to help with flexibility and strength. You need to stretch your lower back 3 times per day. I would also strongly suggest READ MORE
I recommend to all of my patients to start a yoga program to help with flexibility and strength. You need to stretch your lower back 3 times per day. I would also strongly suggest you start seeing a chiropractor. They will evaluate you and see if there is something else going on and treat it accordingly.
I have lipoma under my arms. Can a chiropractor help?
Typically a Lipoma is a fatty tumor. Chiropractic cannot help with this. I would suggest talking with your primary doctor. They may refer you to a surgeon for a consultation.
My father is suffering from severe back pain. Can it be treated with manual adjustment of the spine?
Chiropractic has been very successful in alleviating back pain. We would do a consultation, orthopedic exam and take x-rays to see what is causing his pain. Sometimes the patient READ MORE
Chiropractic has been very successful in alleviating back pain. We would do a consultation, orthopedic exam and take x-rays to see what is causing his pain. Sometimes the patient may need to take non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs to help reduce the pain. If we do not get a reduction in pain in a few visits we would order an MRI of the back.
Is a chiropractor helpful in treating kids?
This is a great question. Can chiropractics be helpful for children? The answer is yes. I have treated as young as 2 days old. They had weak muscles in the neck from child birth. READ MORE
This is a great question. Can chiropractics be helpful for children? The answer is yes. I have treated as young as 2 days old. They had weak muscles in the neck from child birth. We always do an examination on the patient to see what is causing the problem. Sometimes we even take X-rays to rule out other issues. Most of the time, a few adjustments will get him out of pain when walking.
Very tight neck
Yes, Chiropractic can help. The nervous system is amazing. The nerves that come from the cervical spine go directly to the muscles in the neck and upper back. If there is compression READ MORE
Yes, Chiropractic can help. The nervous system is amazing. The nerves that come from the cervical spine go directly to the muscles in the neck and upper back. If there is compression of a nerve in the neck the muscles cannot work properly. Let me give you an example. Lets say you are outside watering your garden. Your husband sneaks up on you and bends the hose so the water flow is reduced. This is what can happen with the nervous system.
I had back surgery. Should I see a chiropractor or avoid it?
I have worked on many patients who have had back and neck surgery. We have to evaluate the condition to see exactly what is going on. The adjustments i would do depends on what READ MORE
I have worked on many patients who have had back and neck surgery. We have to evaluate the condition to see exactly what is going on. The adjustments i would do depends on what kind of surgery you had and what extent the surgery went. It is worth your time to at least have a consultation with a chiropractor.
My back hurts when I sit down. Why?
It could be a simple muscle strain. We put ourselves in very odd positions several times per day. You may have some type of nerve involvement as well. Stretching daily is very READ MORE
It could be a simple muscle strain. We put ourselves in very odd positions several times per day. You may have some type of nerve involvement as well. Stretching daily is very important whether you have pain or not. Seeing a chiropractor would help. They should do an exam to find out what is causing the pain.
