Conditions We Treat

There are many reasons why someone may seek out a Doctor of Chiropractic as part of their health care team. Neck and back pain, sports injury, relief from chronic arthritis are some common issues that many people know, but there is so much more that Chiropractic care can contribute towards healing and a healthier lifestyle. At Performance Chiropractic, Dr. Griffiths specializes in advanced treatment methods that treat some of the most difficult conditions and injuries. This approach is very effective with pain and injury, but also keeps the human body in balance so one can remain healthy and functional as they age.

Auto Accidents: Acceleration/Deceleration INjury (Whiplash)

Whiplash, more accurately known as acceleration-deceleration injury, is commonly associated with auto accidents, but can also be caused from any trauma that results in an aggressive shaking/whipping of the spine. Whiplash often affects the neck, but also can affect other areas of the spine such as the low back.

Whatever the cause, whiplash is predominantly a soft tissue injury as it directly affects the muscles, fascia, and ligaments of the spine. At Performance Chiropractic in Bozeman, MT our unique approach to soft tissue injury and correction is ideal to the proper healing of this sometimes difficult injury.

Concussions (Traumatic brain injury): happy brain concussion care

The Happy Brain program is a NeuroMuscular based approach to evaluation and treatment of concussed patients. Neurological dysfunction is objectively identified and manually manipulated with Trauma-Free Treatment© protocols to address concussion related signs and symptoms.

Happy Brain Concussion Care utilizes functional NeuroMuscular techniques that bring relief of concussion symptoms fast, leaving your brain feeling clearer and happier! Don’t just ignore signs and symptoms of concussion, but be sure it resolves properly without log term residual problems. Schedule a consultation and exam now…

scoliosis: ScolioCare protocol

Scoliosis is defined as an abnormal sideways (lateral) curvature of the spinal column. While there are many possible causes of scoliosis, it is actually unknown why it occurs. Until recent years treatment options for scoliosis have been limited to bracing and surgery, however the field of Chiropractic (the spine experts!) has been developing unique and very effective approaches towards non-surgical, non-bracing care and management of the scoliotic spine.

Our scoliosis treatment protocol, ScolioCare, unique to Performance Chiropractic in Bozeman, MT is a radically different approach to conventional Medical and Chiropractic care for scoliosis geared towards the individual that chooses against surgery.

Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD): Osteoarthritis of the Spine

Degenerative Disc Disease, or osteoarthritis, is one of the most common issues associated with chronic neck and low back pain. Osteoarthritis of the spine can be attributed to a significant injury, or from inappropriate posture maintained over many years. Whatever the initial cause, poor posture and altered biomechanics of the spinal joints causes the build up of bone tissue into areas that it shouldn’t, leading to osteophytes, ‘bone spurs’ and a wearing away of spinal discs. Ultimately, this can fuse the spine together if left to progress. While the spine is the communication line between the brain and the body, it is essential for optimal health and wellbeing. Spinal arthritis is much like the spine decaying, leaving one with a loss of range of motion and chronic pain. Here at Performance Chiropractic in Bozeman MT, Dr. John Griffiths DC has an advanced and comprehensive approach to correcting posture and gently bringing mobility into the spine so arthritis suffers can improve their quality of life and maintain spinal health by slowing and even stopping the progression of degenerative disc disease.