Foot & Ankle Pain in Bozeman

Eliminate Foot & Ankle Pain in Bozeman: Move Freely Again!

Struggling with every step? Ankle stiffness and foot pain can hold you back from the activities you love. At Root Therapy & Wellness, we don’t just treat symptoms—we get to the root of your discomfort. Our specialists create personalized treatment plans designed to restore mobility, eliminate pain, and prevent future problems before they escalate.

What’s Causing Your Foot & Ankle Pain in Bozeman?

Your feet and ankles bear the brunt of thousands of steps daily. Over time, wear and misalignment can lead to chronic pain or injury. Here’s why:

  • Repetitive Impact: Running, jumping, or sudden increases in activity strain tendons and ligaments, leading to inflammation and pain.
  • Abnormal Foot Mechanics: High or low arches disrupt natural shock absorption, placing extra stress on joints and tissues.
  • Trauma & Sprains: A sudden twist or misstep can tear stabilizing ligaments, requiring expert rehab to regain full strength and stability.
  • Arthritic Wear & Tear: Years of weight-bearing activities can break down cartilage, form bone spurs, and restrict movement.

Ignoring the pain won’t make it go away. Our advanced diagnostics pinpoint the exact cause, so we can create a solution that works for you.

Customized Relief & Lasting Solutions

At Root Therapy & Wellness, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all treatments. Your personalized recovery plan may include:

  • Physical Therapy: Strengthen weak areas, restore range of motion, and correct movement patterns to prevent reinjury.
  • Manual Therapy: Hands-on techniques to release tension, improve mobility, and relieve pain—fast.
  • Custom Orthotics & Braces: Proper alignment distributes pressure evenly, reducing strain and supporting long-term healing.
  • Injury Prevention Strategies: Learn the right warm-ups, stretches, and footwear choices to stop pain before it starts.

This comprehensive approach ensures you recover quickly and stay pain-free for the long haul.

FAQs: What You Need to Know

What causes foot and ankle pain?
Conditions like plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, arthritis, and overuse injuries are common culprits. Poor footwear and improper movement can also lead to pain.

Why does my ankle hurt if I didn’t injure it?
Poor posture, pronation, bone spurs, or medical conditions like gout can all trigger pain. A proper evaluation can reveal the cause.

When should I take ankle pain seriously?
Severe swelling, bruising, or sharp pain after an injury could mean a fracture or torn ligament—seek expert care immediately. Chronic pain that won’t go away also needs professional attention.

Why do I have sudden ankle pain with no swelling?
Issues like gout or infections can cause unexpected pain. Early intervention prevents bigger problems.

Take the First Step Toward Relief from Foot & Ankle Pain in Bozeman

Foot and ankle pain doesn’t have to control your life. With expert treatment and proven strategies, you can get back to doing what you love—without discomfort.

Call (406) 219-5388 to schedule your in-depth assessment with our certified specialists. Spots fill fast—don’t wait to take action!

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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.