by Erika Putnam, DC | Feb 26, 2020 | Chiropractic Care
I had a call a few weeks ago from a patient I treated in my Idaho practice for over 15 years. I saw her through 2 pregnancies, 3 car accidents, 2 marriages, 4 children and several career changes. I knew her physical injuries, her physical body, her stresses, her...
by Erika Putnam, DC | Feb 19, 2020 | Chiropractic Care
Making a spoon might not be the biggest deal in the world, but it is when you have had thumb pain for 9 months. All of that digging against the grain and gripping is no easy task when your squeeze is reduced to a squish. Those of you with thumb and hand pain can...
by Erika Putnam, DC | Feb 6, 2020 | My Montana Life
His name is Carhartt , he is 11 weeks old. He bonks his head and rolls off of the leather couch and I catch myself thinking, lil dude, I’m gonna need to adjust you when we get to the office today. I have been in the chiropractic world since I was 15 years old. After...
by Erika Putnam, DC | Nov 24, 2019 | Chiropractic Yoga
Before 6:00 AM yesterday morning I was sitting in my recliner in front of the fireplace preparing a yoga class to teach on Black Friday. I decided the theme, moderation, was in order. Excesses came to mind as I envisioned myself with family and friends, a wine glass...
by Erika Putnam, DC | Nov 12, 2019 | Chiropractic Care
It can be hard to keep hope in your heart, a vision of wellness in your mind and ease in your spirit when you are in pain, sick or physically unwell. When you have to give up your favorite activities, like hiking, hunting, or riding your bike, having a moment without...
