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!

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.

Laser Therapy now available in Levelland Clinic

We had another great week at Helton Chiropractic in Lubbock and Levelland. Our Vectra "cold" laser finally arrived for our Levelland office. Dr. Marin will be able to use the laser next week. It's extremely effective for soft tissue injuries. The laser has been used effectively for knee pain, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, heel spurs and even skin injuries. Dr. Marin has had specific training on different protocols for laser treatment of the body. Both offices are now fully equipped with Decompression Therapy, ATM motion rehab, Laser, and physiotherapies.

Red Raider Road Race 2009

Helton Chiropractic of Lubbock and Levelland had a great showing at the 2009 Red Raider Road Race. The RRRR is held annually the morning of the Homecoming football game. This year our 14 runners braved cold wet weather and fog during the race. Team members were Dr. Helton, Mandy Helton, Dr. Wolf, Kaylee Wolf, Dr. Marin, Clarissa Calderon, Clinic Mgr. Lindsey May, Therapy Asst. Jennifer Ray, Criss Cleavinger, Deanna Helton (our oldest runner at 61), Honey Powers, Scout Powers (our youngest runner at 10), Marissa Bell and Gary Vivian. Mike Cleavinger once again helped with logistics and cheered us on along with Ella Helton for the second year in a row. This year marks the 3rd year Helton Chiropractic has sponsored a team to run in the race. We hope to have even more runners next year.

Helton Chiropractic is on Facebook

We are happy to join Facebook. We hope to make quick updates on things pertinent to the office on our facebook page. Please become a "fan" of us and let your friends know they can read about us on the Facebook page!

Chiropractic and Ear Infections

Acupuncture training for Dr. Helton

I am proud to announce the beginning of my acupuncture training through the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture. I am seeking to attain Fellowship status with the IAMA and, ultimately, my Diplomate in acupuncture. This is a multi year 300+ post doctoral training program designed to give doctors the skills necessary to implement acupuncture in their practices. I'm hoping to broaden my scope of practice and gain new tools specifically in acute and chronic pain care, allergy/sinus treatment, digestive disorders, and overall wellness enhancement. Patients have asked me for years about referrals to acupuncturists but I've not known who to send them to. During my Kennedy Decompression Technique Certification, I had the pleasure to meet and learn from Dr. Bill Davis of Ennis, TX. Dr. Davis incorporates acupuncture side by side in his practice along with decompression, laser therapy, active therapeutic motion rehab, and Turbosonic whole body vibration. I'm excited to begin my training and hope to be able to begin implementing certain treatments by summer 2009.

Patient Appreciation Day Success!

Helton Chiropractic would like to thank all the patients who helped us make our Patient Appreciation Days a success. Drs. Helton and Wolf were able to see almost 100 patients on that Tuesday and together we raised $1000 for the Texas Boys Ranch. Once again, we were happy to have SelectComfort out to demonstrate their Sleep Number bed to the waiting patients. We also had Keva Juice supplying delicious drinks. River of Life Health food store also provided great information free to waiting patients. Again, we'd like to thank the patients, staff, and other businesses for helping us have a truly wonderful day.

Patient Appreciation Day

As part of our way of "giving back," Helton Chiropractic is having our annual PATIENT APPRECIATION DAYS. The great thing about this time is that you can help yourself AND a needy boy during the holiday season. On November 11, we will be donating a free chiropractic adjustment to any of our existing patients who set up an appointment that day. The adjustment is free with a $5 (or more, remember it's the Holidays!) donation to the Texas Boys Ranch. On November 13, we will be giving away New Patient exams with a $5 donation. This is a great time to find out if Chiropractic may be able to help you live life to its fullest. The Boys Ranch is a home for abused and neglected boys who've been removed from their homes. The folks out at the Boys Ranch do a wonderful job turning these boys into productive men. Last year, Drs. Helton and Wolf saw over 100 patients and raised $1500 for the boys. We hope this year to be able to make an ever bigger donation to the Texas Boys Ranch and help these boys have a wonderful Christmas and New Year. Not only do you get to feel better due to better health but you also get to do something for a child in need. So mark these dates and let your friends and family know:

• What: Patient Appreciation Days
• When: Existing Patients free adjustments on Tuesday Nov. 11
• New Patients free exams on Thursday, Nov. 13
• What time: Call 797-4000 to set up your appointment
• How much: $5 donation ( or more is always welcome)
• Who: Helton Chiropractic's Doctors Jason Helton and Lorin Wolf benefiting the Texas Boys Ranch.

Please come out and help us support the Texas Boys Ranch!!!

Helton Chiropractic Crew at the 2008 Red Raider Road Race

Helton Chiropractic of Lubbock was proud to sponsor a team for the Red Raider Road Race on October 11, 2008. We had 13 members running and had a great time. The day of the race was cloudy, cool, and a little breezy. Thankfully, the rain held off until just after the races ended. Running in the 5K race (3.1 miles) were Dr. Jason Helton, office manager Tiffany Gotsis, therapy assistant Becca Moreno, office assistant Jenee Taylor, Dr. Wolf's wife KayLee Wolf, and Jenee's husband Bodie. Patients running the race were Criss Cleavinger, Cindy Harrison, David Duran, and Logan Harrison (Top 5K finisher of the group.)

Running in the 10K race (6.2 miles) were business manager Mandy Helton, Dr. Lorin Wolf, and Cassidy Duran. Dr. Wolf was the top 10K finisher of the group and all 3 finished in under 1 hour. On the sidelines cheering us on were Mike "Pops" Cleavinger and Ella Cade Helton. I was very proud of our group and am happy to support the office and patients in a healthy lifestyle. This is the 2nd time Helton Chiropractic has sponsored a running team and we hope that everyone involved this year can participate next year. Hopefully all of us will beat our race times next year.

Shoulder Pain and Chiropractic

One of my most intriguing and sometimes frustrating conditions to treat is shoulder pain. Doing post doctoral training in extremity adjusting has helped me make greater strides in helping more patients but there are so many different aspects of shoulder pain. The shoulder's flexibility and range of motion is its biggest downfall too. The scapula, clavicle, humerus, ribs, and even the neck can make up part of shoulder pain. The muscles of the shoulder, and more specifically, the rotator cuff muscles can also be a frustratingly painful part of shoulder pain. Rarely is just one part of the shoulder involved in pain. I've noticed that most people have a muscle imbalance along with a joint fixation causing loss of motion and pain in the shoulder. Chiropractors such as myself use specific adjustments to restore motion. But, if the muscle imbalance is not addressed properly, pain will return fairly quickly. In my office, I use a combination of targeted exercises, specific manipulations, and deep tissue/myofascial release to fully address the complex issues of the shoulder.