Bethesda, MD

Our Services

Whether you are recovering from an injury, managing chronic pain, or looking to move and feel better day to day, Dr. Paul Helms brings chiropractic, physical therapy, and advanced soft tissue care together under one roof.

One-on-one with Dr. Helms | Sports chiro + physical therapy | Bethesda, MD
One-on-one every visit
Same-day appointments available
Bethesda, MD

Relieve pain

We find the source of your pain, not just the symptom, and use the right combination of techniques to address it directly.

Restore movement

Once pain lets go, we rebuild how your body moves, correcting the patterns that led to the problem in the first place.

Rebuild strength

Lasting recovery means building the resilience to stay out of pain, not just get out of it. We help you get there.

What We Offer

All Services at Helms Performance

Every patient is seen one-on-one with Dr. Helms. Your treatment plan draws from whichever combination of services fits your condition, your goals, and your activity level.

Sports Chiropractic

Spinal and joint adjustments that restore alignment and address the structural causes of pain in the spine, hips, shoulders, and more.

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Sports Physical Therapy

Movement rehab and exercise therapy that restores function, corrects injury patterns, and builds durability to stay healthy long term.

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Dry Needling

Thin filaments placed in trigger points to release muscle tension, restore blood flow, and relieve pain that stretching alone cannot reach.

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Active Release Technique

A hands-on massage and movement technique that breaks down scar tissue in muscles, tendons, and nerves. Effective for overuse injuries and chronic tightness.

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Myofascial Release

Sustained manual pressure applied to the fascia to release restrictions that cause pain, stiffness, and limited movement throughout the body.

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Manual Therapy

Hands-on joint mobilization, soft tissue work, and mobilization with movement to reduce pain, improve mobility, and restore function.

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Therapeutic Massage

Clinical massage focused on a specific problem — reducing muscle tension, improving circulation, and supporting recovery between visits.

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Fascial Stretch Therapy

Table-based assisted stretching that targets the joint capsule and fascia to improve mobility and restore full range of movement.

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Functional Strength Training

One-on-one strength programming built around your body and injury history — whether you are returning from rehab or starting fresh.

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Personal Training

Supervised, individualized sessions that build strength and movement quality — designed around you, whether you are new to training or working around a past injury.

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Why It Matters

Two Disciplines, One Provider

Most practices offer chiropractic or physical therapy. Helms Performance offers both, and that changes how your care works. Dr. Helms can address your spine and joints through chiropractic and soft tissue care, then move directly into movement rehabilitation, all in the same visit, with no referral and no change in provider.

Sports Chiropractic

Chiropractic care addresses the spine, joints, and nervous system through manual adjustment, dry needling, and soft tissue techniques. It is particularly effective for structural pain, nerve-related symptoms, and restricted joint mobility. Dr. Helms holds advanced certifications in Active Release Technique and dry needling, expanding what chiropractic care can treat.

Sports Physical Therapy

Physical therapy focuses on movement rehabilitation and functional restoration through exercise therapy, manual techniques, and progressive loading. It is the bridge between pain relief and getting back to full activity, and it builds the strength and coordination that keeps the pain from returning. At Helms Performance, physical therapy is fully integrated into every care plan that calls for it.

Dr. Paul Helms, sports chiropractor and physical therapist at Helms Performance in Bethesda, MD

Dr. Paul Helms, DC

Dr. Helms has worked with patients ranging from weekend runners, desk workers, and postpartum moms to professional athletes in the NFL and NBA. Every patient receives one-on-one care and a plan built around their specific situation. Whether you've had this pain for two weeks or two years, the starting point is always the same: find the source and address it directly.

Doctor of Chiropractic Dry Needling Licensed Sports Physical Therapy Bethesda, MD

Not Sure Where to Start?

Book a visit and Dr. Helms will assess your situation, explain what is going on, and build a plan that fits. We will help you get back to the activities you love.

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Or call 301-578-5197 to speak with our team