Manual Therapy In Bozeman

Restore Comfort & Mobility with Manual Therapy in Bozeman

If joint stiffness, muscle tightness, or nerve irritation are limiting your movement, manual therapy offers a proven, hands-on approach to relief. At Root Therapy & Wellness in Bozeman, our skilled therapists use targeted techniques to restore mobility, reduce pain, and correct dysfunction at its source – so you can move freely again without restrictions.

Pain and stiffness don’t go away on their own. Without proper treatment, they can worsen over time, leading to chronic discomfort, reduced mobility, and even long-term joint damage. Manual therapy provides an effective solution to correct these issues before they become permanent.

What is Manual Therapy?

Manual therapy is a specialized, hands-on treatment designed to improve movement and function by directly addressing restrictions in muscles, joints, and connective tissue. Unlike passive treatments that only mask symptoms, manual therapy corrects mechanical dysfunctions that cause pain.

At Root Therapy & Wellness, we customize every session to target your specific needs, ensuring lasting improvements in movement and strength.

Who Can Benefit from Manual Therapy in Bozeman?

This therapy is ideal for individuals experiencing:

  • Chronic or acute back and neck pain affecting daily activities.
  • Joint stiffness or limited range of motion due to injury or overuse.
  • Nerve-related discomfort, including sciatica.
  • Postural imbalances causing strain and discomfort.
  • Muscle tightness or soft tissue restrictions affecting flexibility.

If movement feels restricted, painful, or unbalanced, manual therapy provides a hands-on solution to help you move with ease again.

How Manual Therapy in Bozeman Works

Our approach focuses on restoring function and eliminating restrictions through advanced hands-on techniques, including:

  • Joint Mobilization – Enhances flexibility by reducing stiffness and improving joint mechanics.
  • Myofascial Release – Targets deep muscle tension and scar tissue for better mobility.
  • Soft Tissue Mobilization – Loosens tight muscles and improves circulation for pain relief.
  • Neuromuscular Re-Education – Trains the body to move efficiently and avoid compensatory strain.
  • Manual Traction – Relieves pressure on joints and nerves, reducing pain and restoring alignment.

Each session is carefully tailored to your condition, with continuous reassessment to ensure the most effective treatment for long-term relief.

The Risks of Delaying Treatment

Ignoring joint stiffness and muscular imbalances doesn’t make them go away – it makes them worse. Without intervention, you may experience:

  • Increased pain and reduced flexibility over time.
  • Worsening nerve irritation, leading to tingling, numbness, or shooting pain.
  • Muscle compensations that create new areas of discomfort.
  • Greater risk of long-term mobility loss.

The sooner you start treatment, the easier it is to restore function and prevent further damage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is manual therapy different from massage?
Yes. Massage is focused on relaxation, while manual therapy is a clinical approach designed to correct dysfunctions in muscles, joints, and nerves for long-term mobility improvement.

How soon will I see results?
Many patients notice improvements within a few sessions, with long-term benefits developing through continued treatment and guided exercises.

Is manual therapy safe?
Yes. Our therapists carefully assess each patient and adjust techniques to match individual mobility, comfort levels, and medical history for the safest, most effective care.

Take the First Step Toward Lasting Relief

Every day you wait, stiffness and discomfort can become harder to reverse. Manual therapy provides the solution to move better, feel stronger, and prevent long-term damage.

At Root Therapy & Wellness, we develop personalized, results-driven treatments designed for your unique needs. Don’t let pain limit your mobility any longer. Contact Root Therapy & Wellness in Bozeman today and start your recovery journey.

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The staff are friendly, easy to talk to and helpful. Kezia explained to me how scar tissue from surgery can keep the muscles in a tight position. Even with physical…

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Kezia Peterson

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Owner, Occupational Therapist

Kezia Peterson is an Occupational Therapist and founder of Root Therapy & Wellness. As a result of multiple car accidents, resulting in chronic back and neck pain, as well as migraines and vision concerns, she understands this impact that this has on an individual’s ability to engage in daily activities, as well as work and play, and the mental challenges that can result from coping with pain on a daily basis.

Her understanding of pain has led her to pursue multiple different modalities of training, with the goal of helping her patients by meeting them where they are at, understanding their goals, and ensuring that they have the best team of providers to help them get to the root of their dysfunction in order to allow their systems to achieve healing from every level possible.

Clinical Focus Areas:

  • Upper extremity injuries
    • Hand/wrist/elbow/shoulder pain
    • Fractures
    • Arthritis
    • Sprains / Strains
  • Chronic pain
    • CRPS – Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
    • Back/neck
    • Headaches / Migraines / Concussions
    • Abdominal pain

Education & Training

  • B.S in Psychology, North Dakota State University, 2003
  • M.S. in Occupational Therapy, University of Minnesota, 2009
  • Visceral Manipulation [VM1, VM2, VM3, VM4]
  • Myofascial Release
  • Craniosacral therapy [CS1, CS2]
  • Somato Emotional Practitioner Certification
  • Kezia is currently undertaking the certification process to become an SEP – a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. This allows for her to support her patients in moving on from past traumas that may be contributing to their inability to move past pain patterns. She will complete her advanced level training and earn her certification in January 2024.