Author: Erika Putnam, DC

Dr. Erika Putnam is a chiropractic physician who owns The Bend and resides in Whitefish, Montana. She uses a holistic approach to treat spinal and extremity conditions and other health problems with a variety of chiropractic techniques, rehabilitation, nutrition, lifestyle and functional medicine. She has over 20 years of experience in the chiropractic field and holds a 500 hour yoga instructor certification. The Bend has a private yoga studio where Dr. Putnam helps chiropractic patients recover by engaging them in yoga or exercise instruction to prevent injuries from reoccurring and to improve overall strength and flexibility. She advocates for healing in a pro-active environment that includes physical, emotional and energetic wellbeing. She seeks adventure and sanctity in mountains and rivers. Erika is an avid outdoors enthusiast who teaches yoga, road bikes, and hunts big game. In her spare time she writes and wanders in the forest.

A Healing Journey from Hospital Bed to Yoga Mat

Woman Owned Chiropractor Whitefish

One of my best friends, and road biking buddies was hit by a car on her bike. I got the daunting news of the accident from her 17 year old son.  When asked, I was afraid to hear the sentence that would follow the question, “Is she okay?” I was home to Boise for the […]

The Bends in the Forest

As a chiropractor I spend a good part of my day feeling for or watching ranges of motion of the bendable, moving, dynamic structures of the spine and limbs.

Back Country Back Care

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Alignment Beyond the Adjustment ~ Part 2

“When we take a bigger view of wellness we are able to identify the things that are poor influences on health, independent of good intentions and the best medical care.”

In the Spirit of Wellness

Wellness strikes a chord in us that is beyond routine blood tests and the outward appearance of looking like we are okay and saying we are doing just fine. Wellness implies “feeling.” It implies feeling well…, alive…, happy…, and vital… in totality, as opposed to tired…, unmotivated…, suffering…, compartmentalized…, or lacking spunk and joy.  In […]

Heart Opening Yoga for Health & Love

Today I playfully suggested to my yoga students at The Wave, “let’s wear red next week for Valentine’s Day.” I reasoned that red is a festive, bold color and seems fitting for a daring heart opening class. They seemed to know what I meant by heart opening. They also seemed reluctant to join in my […]

Chiropractic After Surgery

I wish all surgeons would recommend chiropractic post surgically. If you are under anesthesia, chances are your body has been in an unnatural position for a period of time. When muscles are relaxed and the conscious mind can’t move itself to protect us, it makes sense that there is potential for strain to occur to […]