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. 

Chiropractic on Capitol Hill

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.

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.

Sinus and Allergy Protocol

I wanted to post a few pics of the facial points used during the Sinus Protocol. I've been doing more of these treatments as the weather has changed and there are more allergens in the air. Full disclosure: The patient pictured is my father. He's suffered from sinus/hayfever problems most of his adult life. He has tried multiple medications and sees and allergist for injections. He noticed a marked change 24 hours after treatment and has noticed 4 days so far of decreased symptoms including less inflammation, decreased congestion, and decreased sinus pain and pressure. Remember, these points can be stimulated with laser instead of needles if someone is squeamish about needles. Or, these points can be stimulated by both laser and needle.

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.

Meet our Staff

I'm very happy to introduce the staff here at Helton Chiropractic in Lubbock. It's taken me a while, but I've finally gotten a great staff in our office in dedicated positions. First off...our Office Manager Lindsey. Lindsey comes to our office with a background in health, fitness, and is a licensed insurance agent. This has made her a great asset for assisting patients with their financial and insurance questions.

Next is Allison. Allison is our Front Desk/Receptionist. She's extremely good at making sure our patients can get an appointment that works best for them and handle questions regarding sheduling and payment information.

Last but not least is our Therapy Assistant, Jennifer. Jennifer is a student and has quickly learned our complex and varied therapies. She's responsible for getting patients on the proper therapy and in their treatment room quickly and efficiently. Many of my patients have commented to me on how efficient and personable she is.

Without these 3 staff members, we would not be able to provide excellent care in a timely manner to our patients at Helton Chiropractic. It gives me great peace knowing that when a patient calls our office, enters for the first time, and returns for treatment, that they will be given the best service in Lubbock.

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!

Helton Chiropractic of Levelland

We're proud to announce the planned opening of Helton Chiropractic of Levelland. This practice has been in the making for the past year and is finally getting ready to open. We've got the location available but don't plan on having a grand opening until August 24, 2009. We've got Dr. Greg Marin as our clinic doctor. Rosa Comacho is our chiropractic assistant and a resident of Levelland. We will have full service corrective chiropractic care including ATM Rehab, Triton DTS Decompression, and corrective chiropractic care with xray analysis. We look forward to serving the community of Levelland with full time modern chiropractic care. Our clinic phone number is (806) 894-7000. Our website for Levelland is www.806Back.com

Getting ready for Acupuncture

Dr. Helton is pleased to announce that he has completed the coursework and passed all examinations necessary to attain his certification in Acupuncture. Dr. Helton is now a Fellow of the International Academy of Acupuncture (FIAMA.) He is going to continue his education to attain the status of Diplomate of Acupuncture (DiplAc.) The Diplomate program is an additional 200 hours of study along with clinical research. The acupuncture that he will provide is considered medical acupuncture in that it involves treatment for neuromusculoskeletal conditions. Dr. Helton will utilize both needle and non-needle techniques. The non-needle techniques are pressure, electric stimulation, and laser stimulation. The treatments will vary in length from 5 to 15 minutes depending on condition.

Chiropractic and Ear Infections

Helton Chiropractic named top chiropractors in Lubbock

Helton Chiropractic was named the #1 Chiropractic business in Lubbock by CitySpur Lubbock 10. We are pleased to receive this honor and know that it is saying more about our great patients than us. Helton Chiropractic and Dr. Helton know that a great practice is built on solid values and great patient service. We'd like to thank our patients for making us number one! We're proud to have the most advanced equipment with the most advanced training here in Lubbock. Our services include:

• Gentle effective chiropractic adjustments with a variety of techniques.


• Non-Surgical Disc Decompression via the Triton DTS


• Advanced Rehab with the ATM2 for pain with movement


• Massage therapy by Tasha Jordan, LMT


• Whole Body Vibration Therapy


• Vectra Laser for soft tissue injuries


• and, coming soon, non-invasive and needle acupuncture

We're here not only to get you out of pain, but to also help you live the life you deserve. Whether it's playing golf, picking up your kids or grandkids, working in your yard, earning a paycheck for your family, excelling at your sport, or maintaining your independence, we're here to help you. We pride ourselves on providing comprehensive corrective care to help you stay in optimal health. Thanks again Lubbock!

Massage Therapy now at Helton Chiropractic

Helton Chiropractic is proud to announce the arrival of massage therapy to our clinic. Patients have asked about it for quite some time and now it's finally here. Our new massage therapist is Tasha Jordan, LMT. Tasha has been practicing massage for 6 years and is experienced in several different techniques. Along with the doctors, Tasha hopes to add another dimension to your health and give yet another option in pain relief and wellness. As an introductory offer to my patients, Tasha will do a 5 minute prep massage or post adjustment massage for only $5. The patients we treated with it today were impressed with her touch. Massage specials are running for the remainder of this month so schedule your appointment with Tasha soon. For patients of Helton Chiropractic, we will bill your insurance for massage if it's covered. It's a win-win situation to get a massage and an adjustment on the same day.

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.

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.