I’ve recently seen several patients with shoulder pain and dysfunction. Some are post-surgical and some are considering surgery. One significant finding I nearly always see is trigger points or tender points in the rotator cuff BELLIES. The rotator cuff is typically not the largest area of pain or fixation. Specifically, the Teres Major and Minor…
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Chew on THIS!
This week was the week for jaw and face pain. I had several new patients and even a few regular patients with the complaint of jaw pain or TMJ pain. In my years of practice, I’ve discovered that most of the patients with tension headaches also have a jaw problem. During the exam, I’ll ask…
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…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Chiropractic
This week in our office, the spotlighted condition on our discussion board is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or CTS. Twelve years ago, a lecturer said that the personal computer would revolutionize the Chiropractic office. After 10 years in practice, I’ve noticed that the computer not only makes the office work easier but it’s also brought in…
