M.R.
I have bone spurs (they showed on x-ray) that cropped up a few months after a car crash I was in, and have had excellent luck with adjustments from Dr. Robin Ackerman (chiropractor) in Bartlett. Her massage therapist, Carrie, does WONDERS with deep massage on my hip joints as well. I can tell a huge difference if I miss an appointment.
Our insurance covers some chiro and some therapy (massage.) Not sure if this is the case with every carrier though.
If you decide to try her, please let her know that Amanda from Wheaton referred you- I think we both get a discount that way :) Even if we don't, I always like that people know I compliment them by sending referrals- it's a great form of flattery, I think :)
Hope you feel better soon; I can definitely sympathize. (I also find that avoiding corn and taking a fermented cod liver oil supplement daily helps with the arthritis symptoms.)
Amanda