Helms Performance

"I wanted to share a quick recommendation for Dr. Helms at Helms Performance. He's been a huge help to me. I was dealing with a nagging hip issue and some low back pain that were really starting to interfere with my ability to workout. What I appreciated most is that he doesn't just treat the pain and send you out the door. He's a chiropractor, does soft tissue work, understands rehab, and also coaches strength training -- so there's real continuity from "injured" to "back to full performance." He worked through the hip and back issues with hands-on treatment and specific movement work, and now I'm pain-free and fully back to training. I'm actually still working with him on the performance side, which says a lot. If you're active, lifting, doing CrossFit, or working on getting back in shape and could use someone who understands both injury rehab and strength training, he's worth checking out."

"Dr. Paul Helms has been incredible to work with. I came to him with persistent IT band syndrome that I had been dealing with for months and couldn't fix on my own. He provided extremely thorough explanations, clear physical therapy routines, and a structured plan that actually addressed the root of the problem. Dr. Helms is also a CrossFit coach, so he was able to give me practical workout modifications so I could keep training without making things worse. His PT instructions are detailed, thoughtful, and easy to follow, and he's always very quick to respond whenever I have questions. Highly recommend Dr. Helms if you're dealing with a stubborn injury and want someone who truly understands both rehab and performance."

"I recently began working with Dr. Paul for a nagging shoulder issue and initially went in for some ART work. I appreciate that Dr. Paul took the time to thoroughly discuss my issue with me, putting me through several range-of-motion and nerve impingement tests before beginning ART. Through his thoughtfulness, thoroughness, and diagnostic approach, we developed a systematic action plan to engage and strengthen weak muscles, which has begun alleviating compensation from stronger muscle groups. He provided me with a step-by-step plan of exercises (along with links to high-quality videos) that I could do at home. I ended up with a custom program designed specifically for me, based on the equipment I currently have. This is what all healthcare should look like! Dr. Paul very clearly loves his job and that comes out in the way he deals with his clients. If you are dealing with anything that you think might require physical therapy of any kind I would highly encourage you to consider working with Dr. Paul!"

"I saw Paul to help address shoulder pain. Paul did a great job diagnosing my injury, explaining what caused it, and providing exercises to address the acute pain as well well as for prevention & maintenance. My shoulders have been pain free ever since!"

"Paul was very helpful in assisting me with a lingering issue that I had been dealing with for a while. He is very knowledgeable. Highly recommend!"

"I had my first assessment with Dr. Paul and wow--what an experience. This giant of a man managed to activate muscles in my butt with strategic exercises I never would've thought of. I've had random flare-ups of pain where I literally couldn't walk, and those exercises actually fixed it. Thanks, dude. Honestly, I expect nothing less from a company out of Bethesda. The price? Totally worth it."

"Dr Paul Helms of Columbia Sports Chiropractic has changed my life for the better! I began seeing Dr Paul approximately 18 months ago. I'm 73 years of age and at that particular time I was experiencing rotator cuff pain, low back pain and sciatica pain. I had been weight training for years and unbeknownst to me was in need of a different exercise regimen. Based on the treatment and exercise program that Dr PauI suggested I began experiencing relief from pain while greatly improving my flexibility. Today I'm virtually pain free and enjoying a much better quality of life!!!! Thank you Dr Paul for taking a sincere and ongoing interest in improving my quality of life!!!!"

"I highly recommend Dr. Paul Helms if you are in any kind of pain. He shares his extensive knowledge of how the body works and the best exercises to do for your situation. It's not a quick adjustment and you're out the door. He guides you through how to do each exercise and how to breathe. The exercise program he sends are complete with video links for each movement. What Dr. Paul has taught me has greatly reduced my lower back pain!"