Study: Antibiotics have little impact on child ear infections - CNN.com

Study: Antibiotics have little impact on child ear infections - CNN.com

FDA warns of higher fracture risk with osteoporosis drugs like Boniva, Fosamax | Lubbock Online | Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

FDA warns of higher fracture risk with osteoporosis drugs like Boniva, Fosamax Lubbock Online Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

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Helton Chiropractic Lubbock welcomes Dr. John Jacobson

We're happy to bring Dr. John Jacobson onboard here in Lubbock.  Read his bio below:

Dr. Jacobson is a Houston native who began his career in the U.S. Army as a Medical Non-Commisioned Officer. He later earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Houston in 2002. He graduated with honors, earning his Doctorate, from Texas Chiropractic College in 2009. He has received advanced training in Nutrition, Soft Tissue Therapy, Acupuncture, and Kinesiotaping. Dr. Jacobson is an active member of Texas Chiropractic Association, and the Texas Chiropractic College Alumni Association. He has a sports background in Competitive Soccer (USA and Europe), Golf, and Cycling events including the MS150. He enjoys helping athletes at all levels improve their performance. Dr. Jacobson continues to advance his education in the latest techniques, and implements a holistic approach to achieve excellent results.

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Folks...this t-shirt says it all.  Read and enjoy!

Chronic Shoulder Pain treatment at Helton Chiropractic

Facebook Helton Chiropractic: "Chronic Shoulder Pain?? Dr. Helton and his massage therapist Tasha Jordan have teamed together to identify patients who might benefit for specific medical massage of their shoulder. Many times, shoulder pain is coming from trigger points in the shoulder blade and pectoral area. The shoulder protocol is a focused 20 m...in session for only $35. Ask Dr. Helton if you might benefit from this protocol."

Research: Many back pain treatments unnecessary | Lubbock Online | Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Research: Many back pain treatments unnecessary Lubbock Online Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

More Texas doctors dropping Medicare | Lubbock Online | Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

More Texas doctors dropping Medicare Lubbock Online Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Good Morning America recommends not getting surgery for back pain!

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Good Morning America had a great article they aired this week.  They essentially said that it's best to try conservative care, including chiropractic, before considering surgery. 

Helton Chiropractic's Anniversary!

Today marks the 12th Anniversary of my practice in west Texas.  I began my professional career in Seminole TX on April 1st, 1998 in a tiny 700sqft. office with 1 adjusting table, 4 waiting room chairs and a mix of old borrowed furniture from the hospital.  My mom, Deanna Helton, was my receptionist and was working for free for the first couple of months.  She was also in a neck brace due to having broken her neck in a car accident a few weeks before opening.  Our phones didn't work for half the day due to being connected improperly but I believe we saw 2 patients that day. 

Twelve years later, we're in a 4000sqft facility with 5 treatment rooms, full rehab and therapy areas, 5 full time staff, a massage therapist, 2 part time staff members, and an associate doctor.  None of this would have been possible without the help of my wonderful patients, family, and friends.  I have to give special thanks to my parents Ronnie and Deanna Helton for helping me get through all my schooling and putting a roof over my head for the first few months I was in practice.  I also have to thank all the patients who've referred their friends and families to me and helped me consistently grow year after year.  Also, I have to thank my wife Mandy for helping me grow the Lubbock practice into the largest family practice in Lubbock and west Texas. 

In the future, I'm hoping to continue to expand my services and clinics in west Texas and provide modern, well equipped facilities with top notch highly trained doctors. 

Video from "The Doctors" TV show on Scoliosis

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The above is a link to the Doctors TV show showing chiropractic treatment for scoliosis.  At Helton Chiropractic, we have treated children and adults for years with scoliosis.  Patients usually suffer from pain due to the curvatures.  We can not only help them with pain but also sometimes reduce the curvature or slow down the progression.  Dr. Helton has used the ATM2 Pro to exercise the spine and reduce and stabilize the curves.  It's also very effective for unlevel hips and shoulders. 

AMC Training for the Entire Staff!

We returned from Dallas this weekend after taking the entire staff of both offices for training at the AMC seminar.  I was very proud of the girls for all of their awards they won and for the professionalism they demonstrated.  I'll have pictures up soon of all the awards won.  I receive compliments almost daily on how friendly and happy my staff is.  We're very happy to have such a great staff in our office.  A big thank you goes out to Allison at the front desk for getting everyone scheduled properly and Jennifer in therapy making sure everyone is getting the care they need and Lindsey running such a tight ship as office manager making sure it all gets done properly. 

Acupuncture for Sinus Problems

With the weather changes comes sinus changes.  Over the past few weeks I've done a lot more of the Sinus Protocols for people with sinus pain, congestion, infections, and allergies.  I still am amazed at how well it works.  If you, or someone you know, is suffering from sinus problems and is tired of taking claritin, alavert, zyrtec, sudafed and the like, tell them about our treatment for those problems.  The treatment is quick, relatively painless, and highly effective in often 1 treatment.  The cost is only $40 and takes about 10 minutes. 

Dr. Helton voted Best Chiropractor in Lubbock!

We asked for your support and you did it. Dr. Helton would like to give a sincere "Thank You" to all who voted for him as the Best Chiropractor in Lubbock for 2010 for KCBD's Best of the West. This is especially great because 2010 marks his 10th year of practice in Lubbock and his 12th year of practice in west Texas. Dr. Helton would like to also thank his staff for making the past year great. Dr. Lorin Wolf has been valuable in assisting Dr. Helton with his patients and also doing a great job with his own patients. Lindsey May has been an invaluable member of the management team and pushing us to new levels. Allison has used her "ninja appointment" skills to keep us organized and running smoothly with record patient volumes and Jennifer Ray has been fantastic in assisting with Dr. Helton and keeping everything running smoothly in our therapy rooms. Again, thank you Lubbock and west Texas for bestowing this honor on us!

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Ribbon Cutting for Helton Chiropractic Levelland

On Thursday, December 3, we had the Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors in our office for the Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting. We were very happy to have a large group of people come even though it was extremely cold and snowing. We had Dr. Helton, Mandy Helton, and Ella come from the Lubbock office. Dr. Marin had his parents, his grandfather, and Clarissa there to support him. Representatives from the newspaper, Chamber, radio station, and other businesses were there. Dr. Marin gave the visitors a tour of the office highlighted by the information about the decompression table, cold laser, atm2, and in house xray unit.

Bulging and Herniated Disc treatment in Lubbock

I've had several people comment lately on how they'd love to refer someone to see me for treatment but aren't sure if I could help them because "they have a bulging disc." One thing they don't realize is that I'm an expert in bulging and herniated discs. I am a Certified Decompression Therapy Practitioner through the Kennedy Decompression Technique. This training has allowed me to fully evaluate disc problems in the neck and low back and the proper course of treatment. Several other chiropractors in town have decompression tables but no other doctor has as much training as I do in using the tables effectively. The decompression tables allow me to take pressure off the discs and thus take pressure off of spinal nerves. The treatment is practically pain-free and highly effective. I frequently get referrals for treatment from medical doctors such as pain specialists, general practitioners, and even neurosurgeons. I get referrals from them because I am thorough in my evaluation and straightforward in my care. If I don't think I can help a person, I won't waste their time or money. If you or someone you know has a bulging disc, let me see if I can help them before they begin using dangerous drugs or undergo surgery.

Veteran's day appreciation at Helton Chiropractic

To show our appreciation to the men and women of our armed forces, Helton Chiropractic will be giving a free 5 minute massage to our veteran patients on Veterans' day, Wednesday November 11. A sincere thank you to all of our patients who've served their country and the families who've paid the ultimate price for our freedom. Over the years, I've had the honor to treat men and women who've fought in all branches of the military and served in World War II, The Korean War, The Vietnam War, The Gulf War, and the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. My father and uncle served in the US Army in the Vietnam War and my grandfather served in the US Army Air Corp in World War II.

Vote for us KCBD's Best of the West!

Please Vote for Helton Chiropractic as NewsChannel 11's Best of the West 2010 for Chiropractors. Just click on the link below and enter Helton Chiropractic. Please let everyone know and forward this to friends. Thanks for your support!

http://www.kcbd.com/Global/category.asp?C=155054

Vote for us KCBD's Best of the West!

Please Vote for Helton Chiropractic as NewsChannel 11's Best of the West 2010 for Chiropractors. Just click on the link below and enter Helton Chiropractic. Please let everyone know and forward this to friends. Thanks for your support!

http://www.kcbd.com/Global/category.asp?C=155054