by Erika Putnam, DC | May 24, 2020 | chiropractic
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. If you are looking for a quick fix for symptoms without addressing the cause, this guide... 
by Erika Putnam, DC | Mar 3, 2020 | chiropractic, functional medicine, health, Nutrition, Prevention, wellness
My mother texted me. “ FYI. I was rankled by your Facebook photo. The one with all of those pills, or supplements, you are taking for the cleanse. In my mind it goes against all you stand for. Eating healthy does not pair with the photo and promotes an unnatural,... 
by Erika Putnam, DC | Feb 26, 2020 | chiropractic, health, Prevention, wellness
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, health, wellness
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, functional medicine, health, Nutrition, Prevention
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 | Active Lifestyle, 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...