Chiropractic

Relief & Recovery

Holistic Wellness Care

Whitefish, Montana

Our Approach

A healthy back should bend with ease and comfort and be strong enough to move and engage in daily activities with confidence. At The Bend spinal mobility and stability is our goal. We take a whole person approach to your personal health concerns.

Your chiropractic care is physician guided and treatment includes physical rehabilitation, self-care practices and lifestyle coaching to restore and stabilize alignment and function of the body.

Healthy joint mobility allows better daily function and more enjoyment of your favorite things. With less pain, healthy habits and enhanced energy levels, your natural well-being will allow you to take charge of your health for many years to come.

Our Services

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Dr. Erika Putnam

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Dr. Erika Putnam is a holistic chiropractic physician and owner of The Bend in Whitefish, Montana. She uses a variety of chiropractic techniques, soft tissue work and functional rehabilitation to treat back pain and other injuries.

With more than 25 years of experience Dr. Putnam has treated patients ranging in age from infants to elderly. Her years in clinical practice allow her to easily connect with people of all ages and apply her broad clinical expertise to her clients.

Treatment is approached through clinical assement, x-ray or imaging as needed and individual preferences of chiropractic technique and additional services as they specifically apply.

Satisfied Customers

  • “Dr. Putnam cares about every facet of my well-being from keeping me pain free to overseeing my nutrition, and overall health. I see her weekly to help keep my back and neck feeling good after spending hours at the computer. If you’re feeling any kind of discomfort or pain, I encourage you to see her!”

    — Connie

  • "I've had an incredible experience over the last 2 years at The Bend thanks to Dr. Putnam's exceptional care. From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed and supported by her warm and professional demeanor."

    - Byron

  • "Dr. Putnam takes the time to hear you and what is going on. She is extremely knowledgeable, and calm, and takes the time to explain what could be going on. She takes a holistic approach to her treatment and is very compassionate. Could not recommend more!"

    - Jesse

  • "I have been seeing Dr. Putnam for a year and it has changed my quality of life! I had terrible sternum, neck and back pain for years. I thought I was going to be in pain for life. Going to Dr. Putnam was my last effort to figure out how to manage my pain and I am so glad I found her! Within a couple months of seeing her I noticed a difference and now I live nearly pain free. She is caring, funny and really cares about her patients. I highly recommend The Bend!"

    - Kelsey

  • "Dr. Erika Putnam is everything I want in a chiropractor. She is extremely knowledgeable, compassionate and professional. She is friendly and warm. Just as important, Dr. Putnam always seems to be able to squeeze me into her schedule. I highly recommend her."

    - Dina

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