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• posted: Jul. 18, 2015
• chiropractic,  chiropractic,  nutrition,  nutrition,  bozeman,  bozeman,  coffee,  caffeine,  caffeine

Coffee...Healthy or Unhealthy? There are big grey areas regarding health when it comes to coffee. The first point to consider is that coffee (caffeine) is a drug...plain and simple...it has been Read More

• posted: Jul. 09, 2015
• chiropractic,  chiropractic,  anxiety,  anxiety,  depression,  depression,  chronic pain,  chronic pain,  fibromyalgia,  fibromyalgia,  sleep,  sleep

Chronic (long term, persistent) pain can come in many forms.  Sometimes, it is due to arthritis or other disease condition; other times, it is due to a less specific condition. Read More

• posted: Jul. 02, 2015
• chiropractic,  chiropractic,  kinesiology,  kinesiology,  tape,  tape,  athletic tape,  athletic tape,  sports rehabilitation,  sports rehabilitation,  kinesio tape,  kinesio tape

Kinesiology Tape...an appropriate Treatment Choice? Kinesiology tape (KT) is an elastic tape that was designed by a chiropractor to help muscles, improve neurological control of an area, reduce local pain and Read More

• posted: Jun. 25, 2015
• MRI,  MRI,  cost of care,  cost of care,  Chriopractic,  Chriopractic,  x-rays,  x-rays

Imaging (x-rays, MRI, CT and Ultrasound) Learning to understand imaging is an integral part of the education of a Doctor of Chiropractic.  The need for imaging should be weighed appropriately as Read More

• posted: Jun. 25, 2015
• Chiropractic,  Chiropractic,  nutrition,  nutrition,  gluten,  gluten,  wheat,  wheat,  glyphosate,  glyphosate,  Round-Up,  Round-Up,  irritable bowel,  irritable bowel

Gluten Intolerance? Health conditions associated with Gluten have become a "fad" of sorts among health care providers and people that self-diagnose... Gluten is a protein found in wheat and other similar grains. Celiac Read More

• posted: Jun. 23, 2015
• Bozeman,  Bozeman,  chiropractic,  chiropractic,  Webster Technique,  Webster Technique,  pregnancy,  pregnancy,  breech,  breech,  labor,  labor

Should I see a Chiropractor if I am pregnant? The quick and easy answer is YES!...but why? A high percentage of women experience low back and pelvic pain while pregnant.  Chiropractic has been Read More

• posted: Jun. 06, 2015
• Chiropractic,  Chiropractic,  Bozeman,  Bozeman,  Gallatin Valley,  Gallatin Valley,  sleep,  sleep,  pillow,  pillow

Is it Time for a New Pillow? It is standard recommendations to change your pillow every other year, two years in-between max. At two years. The reason for this is because Read More

• posted: May 28, 2015
• chiropractic,  safety,  pain,  Ibuprofen,  NSAIDs,  side effects

Vitamin I? INTRODUCTIONThere is not a vitamin I, but sometimes people take Ibuprofen as if they had a deficiency with it and desperately need to replenish their system with it.Ibuprofen is Read More

• posted: May 14, 2015
• Chiropractic,  Chiropractic,  pop,  pop,  adjustment,  adjustment,  crack,  crack,  cavitation,  cavitation,  manual therapy,  manual therapy,  mobilizaton,  mobilizaton

Dealing Crack? Chiropractic is often associated with cracking or popping (cavitation) of the spine.  Many people (some doctors and many patients) feel that the crack is required for benefit from care. Read More

• posted: May 07, 2015
• Chiropractic,  Chiropractic,  TMJ,  TMJ,  TMD,  TMD,  Jaw Pain,  Jaw Pain,  Headaches,  Headaches,  Intraoral Manual Therapy,  Intraoral Manual Therapy

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Overview The TMJ (joints of the jaw) are very unique joints in our body.  There is a disc that is within the joint and this disc glides through Read More

• posted: Apr. 30, 2015
• Bozeman,  chiropractic,  UTI,  D-Mannose,  urinary tract infections,  alternative treatment

Chiropractic Care for a UTI? Of course not!...However, at Gallatin Valley Chiropractic our doctors can provide sound nutritional and supplementation counseling and, with that counseling, can provide a treatment recommendation for Read More

• posted: Apr. 24, 2015
• inflammation,  inflammation,  pain,  pain,  cancer,  cancer,  curcumin,  curcumin,  turmeric,  turmeric,  supplements,  supplements

Curcumin...Age Old Healer, Modern Miracle Supplement, or Natural Health Care Fad? Curcumin is the biologically active component of the turmeric root (Curcuma longa).  It is a common spice often found in Read More

• posted: Apr. 16, 2015
• Bozeman,  Bozeman,  chiropractic,  chiropractic,  knee,  knee,  meniscus,  meniscus,  surgery,  surgery,  extremity adjusting,  extremity adjusting

Knee Injury? Here in Bozeman Montana, we live active lives and we love our outdoor sports and recreation.  Sports like skiing, skating, hockey, climbing, trail running, soccer, basketball, tennis...any sport or Read More

• posted: Apr. 07, 2015
• chiropractic,  safety,  bozeman,  pop,  crack,  adjust,  doctor of chiropractic,  montana,  gallatin,  valley,  self adjust,  cracking self

The latest blog from Gallatin Valley Chiropractic delves into the common query: "Is it okay to pop my own back or neck?" This insightful post explores the dos and don'ts of self-adjustments, providing valuable guidance from chiropractic experts. Discover the importance of professional care for optimal spine health and long-term well-being. Gain a comprehensive understanding of self-adjustment practices and learn why prioritizing your spine's health is crucial. Explore the blog now for a closer look at self-adjustments and expert advice on maintaining a healthy spine Read More

• posted: Mar. 26, 2015
• Bozeman,  Bozeman,  chiropractic,  chiropractic,  diet,  diet,  inflammation,  inflammation,  anti-inflammatory,  anti-inflammatory,  healthy eating,  healthy eating

The Anti-Inflammatory Diet... It's not a trendy diet for weight loss (although many people do shed a few pounds when choosing this as their diet).  It is a very healthy diet Read More

• posted: Mar. 18, 2015
• Chiropractic,  Yoga,  Rehabilitation,  Low Back Pain,  Meditation,  exercise

At Gallatin Valley Chiropractic, we hear many patients ask, "Hey Doc, what do you think about yoga...?" Let's shed some light on yoga and how it relates to patients receiving chiropractic care. Yoga has Read More