Most chiropractors aim to reduce pain and improve the functionality of patients as well as to teach them how they can account for their own vitality via back exercise, stretching and other movements to treat back pain. I am working with Dr. Anthony Sanderson at Grizzly Sports & Family Chiroprators to see if how he can correct and improve my running form. Me, being so tall, I can only imagine my spine hasn't quite adapted yet to my recently acquired hobby of running.

Let's see how a local spine doctor can help heath and fitness enthusiasts along with, interestingly enough, pregnant women as well! More on that later...

Plus, we will introduce you to his next door business neighbor, Tami Beich at Awakenings Massage and Bodywork to see how both of these experts have combined their fields of knowledge to improve the overall well being of your most important body part...your back!

You can tell that Sanderson is super into sports therapy. He seems to enjoy helping athletes and wants to see them succeed. That's why this relationship is super beneficial for my upcoming run. The adjustments he has made on me really seem to increase my flexibility. And while my back hasn't ever really had much pain to begin with, his quick twisting and painless popping of my vertebrae certainly seems to alleviate the pressure on my neck and shoulders.

But his talent for Fascial Movement Taping (RockTape) is even more fascinating, especially by those trying to address acute and chronic pain care. What is Rocktape FMT? And how is it excellent for athletes...and even pregnant women? Dr. Sanderson explains....

According to Sanderson's Facebook Fan Page, certain pregnancy taping protocols are shown to decrease pain and fatigue throughout your pregnancy! Dr. Sanderson is certified in Webster Technique through ICPA.

Whether you're seeing a chiropractor for an acute injury, pregnancy discomfort or in my case, perfect running form you might enhance its effectiveness by also receiving massage therapy.

Right next door to Dr. Sanderson and his adjustment table rests another... one a bit more serene and peaceful of a treatment for your back. While chiropractic therapy aims to bring back balance to your body by realigning the spine and other joints, massage therapy focuses on the manipulation of soft tissue -- muscles, tendons, -- for rapid  healing, overall improved function of the body and well-being, and relaxation. Tami and her Awakenings Massage and Bodywork therapy is the perfect compliment for Sandersons chiropractic businesses.

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Tami does aim to relax you like most masseuses, yet her knowledge of how bone structure and muscle placement works is what makes her unique in this field.

Prepare, if you choose, to have a slight amount of discomfort as she digs in with her hands to loosen those nerves and de-stress the muscles that deserve the rest. The pain is temporary, but the long lasting effects following make a tremendous difference.

It's the perfect marriage of two businesses that offer a menu of products perfect for all of the pains and aches you may have, and the knowledge to help you improve your athletic skill. That is why Dr. Anthony Sanderson at Grizzly Sports & Family Chiroprators and Tami Beich with Awakenings Massage are this months' "Missoula Health and Fitness Experts".

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Or visit their location at 2409 Dearborn Ave in Missoula

 

 

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