Chiropractic Care
Back Pain Relief; The Ultimate Guide
Back pain has many variables and returning to health can be complicated but it is not impossible. Listening to and responding to your body signals in a timely manner is one of the best things you can do for your health. Chiropractor, Dr. Erika Putnam, in Whitefish, Montana covers many of the causes and treatments for back pain relief in this Ultimate Guide.
Doctor-Patient Relationship: 3 ways to make it the best (EVER)
3 Things to consider when you want the best EVER doctor-patient relationship. Your chiropractic physician should understand how to treat your body and also help you improve your overall health. Find one that will treat you in relationship to your whole life.
Thumb Pain Relief Lets You Make Projects Again
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...
Healing is Happening – My Personal Story
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...
A Healing Journey from Hospital Bed to Yoga Mat
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
Back care never seems that important until it’s you who is facing sitting out for the season or potentially postponing the hunt you have been planning for two years. All of a sudden you wished you knew more about back care and prevention. Being faced with surgery or...
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.”
A Chiropractors 9 Recommendations to “Holding” an Adjustment
There does not have to be pain when you are “out” and being out of pain does not mean you are “in”.
A Better Question About Pain Management
That is like wondering if you should fill your car up with water or gasoline?
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...
Take a whole being approach to your health during the holidays! Week 2
Stay on the healthy path over the holidays with these quick tips from our health partners at The Bend. Dr. Erika Putnam, Chiropractic Physician, The Bend www.thebendatwhitefish.com 406-888-6044 Dr. Tara Wilcox, Naturopathic Physician, www.drtarawilcox.com,...
Take a whole being approach to your health during the holidays. Week 1
Stay on the healthy path over the holidays with these quick tips from our health partners at The Bend. Dr. Erika Putnam, Chiropractic Physician, The Bend, www.thebendatwhitefish.com, 406-888-6044 Dr. Tara Wilcox, Naturopathic Physician, www.drtarawilcox.com,...
Bike Seat Giving You Butt Pain?
“chiropractic care is more often than not best utilized when there are no symptoms or the symptoms are subtle”
A Change of Heart to Improve Your Health
As we approach Valentine’s Day, the season of chocolate covered strawberries, I boldly ask the question “How are you doing on your New Year’s Resolutions?” Are you still committed or did your enthusiasm wane a little with each week or at your first setback? If you are...

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