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Conditions We Help

Understanding What's Actually Going On

Maybe it's the shoulder that aches through every shift at work, the low back that flares every time you garden, or the knee you've quietly stopped trusting on the trail. Every case is different, and nothing here is a promise of a specific outcome. But these are the kinds of pain, injury, and movement limitations that functional manual therapy at Rooted is well suited to support — through careful assessment and individualized, hands-on care.

Rob Díona working with a client at Rooted Manual Therapy in Missoula, Montana

Head & Neck

Neck Pain

Sometimes the real driver is restriction in the low back and hips, with the neck compensating to stay balanced. Other times it's genuine dysfunction right in the neck and shoulders. Assessment looks at the whole picture to find out which.

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Headaches

Tension patterns in the neck, jaw, and upper back frequently contribute to recurring headaches. Manual therapy can help address the underlying tightness and restriction.

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Migraines

While migraines have many contributing factors, muscular tension and restricted movement in the neck and upper body can play a role worth addressing.

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TMJ Dysfunction

Jaw tension and clenching often connect to the neck, head, and shoulders. Treatment considers the whole pattern, not just the jaw itself.

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Back & Core

Low Back Pain

One of the most common reasons people come in. Contributing factors can include hip and core mechanics, old injuries, or repetitive movement patterns.

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Sciatica

Nerve-related pain radiating through the hip or leg is assessed in context — looking at the surrounding muscles, joints, and movement patterns that may be involved.

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Rib Dysfunction

Restricted rib mechanics can affect breathing, posture, and upper body movement — often overlooked as a source of discomfort.

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Shoulder, Hip & Lower Body

Shoulder Pain

From old injuries to repetitive strain, shoulder pain is assessed alongside the neck, upper back, and rib mechanics. Sometimes it traces back to imbalance in the low back and hips — and sometimes the dysfunction is right in the shoulder itself.

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Hip Pain

Hip pain can trace up to low back stabilizers or down to a gait issue at the feet and ankles. Assessment follows the whole chain to find which direction the problem is actually coming from.

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Knee Pain

Knee discomfort frequently traces back to hip or ankle mechanics above and below the joint — addressing the cause, not just the symptom.

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Foot & Ankle Pain

Foundational to how the whole body moves. Restriction here can ripple upward into the knees, hips, and back.

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Whole-Body & Performance

Sports Injuries

For snowboarders, climbers, paddlers, and runners — supporting recovery and helping identify what may be contributing to repeat injuries.

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Overuse Injuries

Repetitive strain from work, sport, or daily habits benefits from a thorough look at the movement patterns behind it.

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Chronic Pain

Long-standing pain often involves more than one contributing factor. Sessions focus on understanding the full picture, not just chasing symptoms.

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Persistent Muscle Tension

Ongoing tightness that doesn't resolve on its own is explored for its underlying cause, not just treated at the surface.

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Range of Motion Limitations

Whether from injury, surgery, or simply time, limited range of motion is assessed and addressed to help you move more freely — gently expanding what's possible, not forcing past it.

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Movement Dysfunction

Compensation patterns built up over time can quietly limit how well your body functions — these sessions aim to uncover and address them.

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Pregnancy & Postpartum Discomfort

Bodies change significantly through pregnancy and postpartum recovery. Care is adapted thoughtfully to what your body needs at each stage.

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