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• posted: Apr. 03, 2025
• chiropractic,  posture,  bozeman,  injury,  pain,  conditions,  spine,  thoracic,  stiffness,  myofascial,  montana,  gallatin valley chiropractic,  disc,  lumbar,  chirp wheel,  perspective,  foam rolling,  hypertonicity,  immobility,  facet,  self care

Since it's release in 2015 the Chirp Wheel has steadily gained in popularity and usage for individuals with spinal pain. This is largely due to the accessibility and cost effectiveness. Read More

• posted: Sep. 30, 2024
• chiropractic,  inflammation,  bozeman,  injury,  movement,  chronic,  montana,  safe,  gallatin valley chiropractic,  muscles,  sore,  Pain relief,  acute,  subacute

How long should I be in pain before I see a Chiropractor? Sooner is always better when determining the right time to see your chiropractor. Even if movement is completely inhibited Read More

• posted: Apr. 29, 2024
• strain,  muscle,  bozeman,  injury,  pain,  sprain,  dry needling,  tendinitis,  montana,  tendinosis,  gallatin valley chiropractic,  fascia,  sore,  symptoms,  dysfunction,  heat,  ice,  trigger point needling,  needling,  trigger points

I Felt Worse after Dry Needling... Why? Dry needling involves the act of inserting a blunt tipped, fine filament needle into an area of pain or dysfunction. The objective of dry Read More

• posted: Apr. 29, 2024
• chiropractic,  whiplash,  strain,  injury,  treatment,  sprain,  adjustment,  active release technique,  myofascial,  spinal,  gallatin valley chiropractic,  bozeman montana,  dry needle,  first step,  fall,  trip,  X-ray

Should I see a chiropractor first after an injury? After being injured, one of the hardest decisions is determining what the next step should be. It turns out, a chiropractor may Read More

• posted: Jun. 26, 2023
• bozeman,  injury,  research,  pain,  anatomy,  movement,  montana,  restriction,  gallatin valley chiropractic,  adjusting,  soft tissue,  fascia,  trauma,  fascial adhesions,  collagen,  chiropracic,  palpation,  evidence,  overuse

What is Fascia Fascia is still a misunderstood and complicated component of the body that is continually being researched. What we do know about fascia is that it is a web Read More

• posted: Apr. 27, 2022
• chiropractic,  inflammation,  bozeman,  injury,  treatment,  swelling,  rehab,  movement,  montana,  gallatin valley chiropractic,  difference

Explore the distinctions between inflammation and swelling in this informative blog post by Gallatin Valley Chiropractic. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and effective treatments. Read More

• posted: Mar. 09, 2022
• chiropractic,  low back pain,  injury,  exercise,  dry needling,  rehab,  graston,  active release technique,  golfers elbow,  tendinitis,  tendinosis,  gallatin valley chiropractic,  adjusting,  bozeman montana,  golf,  kinesiology tape,  rotator cuff

For a lot of people the upcoming warmer weather means golf season! Unfortunately throughout the golf season many individuals are subject to golf injuries. Common golf injuries we often see Read More

• posted: Mar. 07, 2022
• chiropractic,  care,  disc herniation,  inflammation,  bozeman,  injury,  pain,  treatment,  surgery,  dry needling,  montana,  gallatin valley chiropractic,  low back,  disc,  dysfunction,  radiating,  treating,  conservative care

Dry Needling for Disc Herniation Dry needling or 'trigger point therapy', is a myofascial technique that involves the application of a small filament needle into the effected areas. Dry needling got Read More

• posted: Nov. 15, 2021
• chiropractic,  injury,  exercise,  spine,  Recovery,  foam,  roller,  foamrolling,  mobility,  thoracic,  flexibility,  stiffness,  upregulation,  downregulation,  rehabilitation,  soreness,  warmup

Is using a foam roller healthy for my back?  Foam rolling is a great self tool for patients to improve mobility and flexibility at home. Foam rolling's adversity of the patients Read More

• posted: Nov. 11, 2021
• chiropractic,  low back pain,  bozeman,  injury,  pain,  Skiing,  exercise,  winter,  Snowboarding,  stable,  mobile,  rehab,  core,  hips,  prevention,  montana

The human body can be described as a sequence of stable segments connected together by mobile joints. If this pattern is altered, dysfunction and compensation may occur. This is very common on skiing because of all the rotation involved. If the hips and thoracic spine is lacking mobility the low back has to compensate resulting in possible injury and pain. Read More

• posted: Nov. 09, 2021
• chiropractic,  local,  strain,  inflammation,  bozeman,  injury,  pain,  sprain,  tape,  Kinesiology,  ktape,  circulation,  athlete,  performance,  recovery,  healing,  movement,  certified,  montana,  rocktape,  decompress,  bursitis,  repetitive stress

Kinesiology tape has a number of benefits including improved circulation, decreased recovery time, mitigation of pain and improved performance. K tape can be a great tool in conjunction with manual therapy to assist in recovery. Read More

• posted: Nov. 09, 2021
• inflammation,  stress,  injury,  tissue damage,  Pain,  repetitive,  repetitive stress injury,  ergonomics,  graston,  active release technique,  kinesiology taping,  burisitis,  tennis elbow,  golfers elbow,  tendinitis,  carpal tunnel,  over use,  carpenters,  computer work,  tendinosis,  gallatin valley chiropractic,  bozeman montana,  RSI,  Repetitive use

What is a Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI)? Repetitive stress injuries are caused by performing the same or similar activities over and over again resulting in tissue damage and inflammation. The tendons Read More

• posted: Aug. 24, 2021
• Bozeman,  chiropractic,  whiplash,  Montana,  inflammation,  injury,  research,  pain,  treatment,  neck,  rehab,  active release technique,  over use,  active,  release,  technique,  fibrotic,  adhesions,  sprains,  strains,  scar tissue,  entrappment,  nerve,  chronic,  carpal,  tunnel,  syndrome,  myofascial,  tears,  tense,  certified,  provider,  ART

What is Active Release Technique? Active release technique is a hands-on, soft tissue technique that is used to correct changes in tissues that are injured, painful, or have a decrease in motion. Read More

• posted: Oct. 26, 2020
• chiropractic,  health,  bozeman,  injury,  prevention,  montana,  cardio,  gallatin valley chiropractic,  strength,  training,  advise,  injury prevention

 Should I do cardio or strength stuff for health? Getting back into shape? Looking to keep off the winter weight? What are you going to do? These are all common questions Read More

• posted: Mar. 09, 2017
• Bozeman,  Bozeman,  chiropractic,  chiropractic,  injury,  injury,  tissue damage,  tissue damage,  research,  research

Is There Tissue Damage from Chiropractic? While many studies have shown chiropractic to be safe and effective many people harbour fear regarding chiropractic care. The most common side effect of chiropractic care Read More