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New to (or back at...) working out?
posted: Jul. 07, 2020.

Are you getting back into shape after a long time off? Whether you've just taken time off from an injury, or are you starting to train harder for a new Read more
Mattresses.
posted: Jul. 07, 2020.

Patient: “What kind of mattress should I get?!”Me: “Well, NOT one that sags in the middle....”If your mattress is wrong for you, it's going to have some negative effects on Read more
Chiropractic and Camping.
posted: Jul. 07, 2020.

Going camping over the summer? Consider getting adjusted before you go! often times during hiking and camping, you are moving and sleeping much differently than you do during your normal, everyday Read more
Injured Low back? Watch how, and HOW MUCH you sit!
posted: Jul. 07, 2020.

When you injure your back, be just as concerned about your SITTING as your Lifting! Sitting doesn't seem like a very dangerous or physically demanding activity, but it can be! When Read more
One-Sided athlete? Work out your non-dominant side!!!
posted: Jul. 07, 2020.

One-sided athlete? Work out your non-dominant side in the off-season!Baseball and softball players, Volleyball players, javelin and other track and field throwers, and tennis players – among others, all have Read more
Getting Adjusted Can Help With WHAT?!
posted: May 14, 2020.

The controlling signals from the nervous system for the entire body, travel through the spine. This is why severe injuries to the spine have such life-altering effects. It stands to Read more
Work related pain... And the real reason why your posture sucks
posted: Sep. 16, 2019.

"Why does my back hurt? I didn't even do anything!!” This is one of the most common complaints I get from my patients. I have to answer this question literally every day. Read more
Piriformis syndrome is a pain in the a$$..... literally.
posted: Jul. 30, 2019.

Piriformis Syndrome is a problem commonly seen here in our office. It is a result of friction and inflammation of the sciatic nerve, caused by a tight piriformis muscle. This Read more
Feeling prickly? Try Dry Needling for your Musculoskeletal Pain
posted: May 14, 2019.

As of April 2019, we are excited to announce that Dry Needling is now within the scope of practice for Chiropractors in Montana! We are pleased to bring this innovative Read more
Anti Inflammatory Dieting - a satisfying and sustainable way to eat.
posted: Apr. 02, 2019.

Diet. There is a lot of conflicting information and advice on what we should eat... Intermittent fasting, Keto, Paleo, Low carb, high carb, non fat, Atkins. All are labels thrown out Read more
A look at some common knee injuries.... And why Dr. Dave got into the medical field.
posted: Apr. 02, 2019.

A knee injury is what got me into medicine. It was 2003 or 2004, and I was up skiing at White Pass, Washington with my family, and a close family Read more
Inversion Table Home Care For Lower Back Pain
posted: Jan. 21, 2019.

The intention behind inversion table treatment is to provide traction through the spine that opens joints and disc spaces. Inversion treatment, as the name suggests, puts the patient in an upside down, or partially upside down position; most inversion tables have the option to be inverted at lower angles than fully inverted. In all research trials found, except for one published in 1985, inversion table therapy showed significant increases in blood pressure and cardiovascular risk. Similar to inversion therapy, mechanical traction used in many chiropractic and physical therapy clinics provides a similar intention of creating space in the joints and discs of the spine while keeping the patients in a neutral, horizontal position, avoiding the cardiovascular risk and head full of blood sensation. Read more
Fibromyalgia and Chiropractic Care
posted: Jan. 04, 2019.

Fibromyalgia Are you experiencing pain and tenderness throughout the entire body (joints, muscles, tendons all experiencing pain)? Are you suffering from headaches, depression, anxiety issues or having trouble sleeping as a Read more
Chiropractic and Yoga, a winning combination for managing back and neck pain!
posted: Oct. 01, 2018.

Chiropractic and Yoga: A winning combination for managing back and neck pain! Chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy has been shown to be effective at reducing pain and improving function while being one of Read more
Yoga As Physical Rehabilitation and Functional Therapy
posted: Oct. 01, 2018.

Yoga As Physical Rehabilitation and Functional Therapy While Chiropractic care has been demonstrated to be a very effective and safe treatment for many conditions, improvement in patient outcomes are often more Read more
Chiropractic Wellness Care
posted: Aug. 13, 2018.

Chiropractic for wellness care Chiropractic care is an easy and natural healthcare approach to optimal wellness. Chiropractic maintenance can help restore and maintain balance within the body and help achieve an Read more