by Erika Putnam, DC | May 24, 2020 | Chiropractic Care
!Back pain has many variables and returning to health can be complicated, but it is not impossible. This article is written for people with conditions of the spine who want relief. And, if you’re looking for a quick fix for symptoms without addressing the cause, this...
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 | 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...
by Erika Putnam, DC | Oct 13, 2019 | Chiropractic Care, Chiropractic Yoga
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...
by Erika Putnam, DC | Sep 22, 2019 | Chiropractic Care, Chiropractic Yoga
To me “The Bend” is a catchy metaphor. It infers that how we bend matters and that things like yoga and chiropractic bend you in the right ways for your body, mind and spirit. It also implies that the loads we carry matter and our unique structure matters. The trees...
