GET BACK TO YOUR BEST
Chiropractic care that meets you where you’re at.
Whether you’re here for quick relief or ready to unwind years of tension, we’ve got you covered.
At Backsmith Montana Chiropractic, we do things differently: no high-pressure plans, no cookie-cutter care. Just thoughtful, evidence-informed treatments designed around your needs.
What to Expect at Backsmith
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We start by talking about what’s bothering you, how it affects your day-to-day life, and what you actually want from care. Maybe that’s quick symptom relief, improved function, or something in between.
Then we’ll review any relevant history or records you bring and do a focused exam on the areas that matter to your complaint. I’m not looking for every possible issue or running a full-spine workup unless it directly helps answer your question.
After the exam, we’ll talk through what I found in plain language and decide together what makes sense next. That might be a single visit focused on relief, or a short series of visits if that better fits your goals.
No pressure. No predetermined plan. You choose the level of care that feels right for you.
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Care is matched to your preferences, comfort level, and what makes sense for the area we’re treating.
Depending on the situation, treatment may include:
Manual, hands-on adjustments
Drop-table techniques
Instrument-assisted adjustments
Soft-tissue work is often included when it helps prepare an area for treatment or makes the visit more comfortable. If you want extra hands-on time, a 15-minute manual-therapy add-on is also available for follow-up visits.
If there’s a technique you prefer, one you don’t like, or something you’d rather avoid altogether, just say so. There’s always another way to approach it.
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Some people notice easier movement or less discomfort right away. Others may feel a little sore afterward. Most people can return to their normal activities the same day.
If there’s something simple you can do between visits that may help, we’ll talk about it. That might be an activity tweak, a movement suggestion, or just knowing what to expect.
We’ll also talk about whether another visit makes sense based on how you respond and what you want to accomplish.
No automatic package. No long-term commitment.
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We recommend the least amount of care that still makes sense for your goals. For some people, that’s one visit for temporary relief. Others prefer a short stretch of care, and some need more support along the way.
There’s no preset schedule. We’ll check in as we go and adjust based on how you’re doing and what you still want to accomplish.
If you’re feeling better or you’ve reached the level of relief you were looking for, there’s no pressure to keep coming.
Why Backsmith?
Helena’s got no shortage of good chiropractors. We’re not trying to be the only option in town, just the right fit for the right person.
At Backsmith, we don’t work from the idea that your body is out of place and just needs to be put back together. Long-standing pain is usually more complicated than that, and sometimes change takes time. Sometimes the goal is making real progress toward something you haven’t been able to do in a while. Other times, it’s just getting enough relief to move a little easier, get through your workday, or make a rough week more manageable. Both are valid.
We tend to work well with people who want to keep moving, like understanding the why behind their care, and aren’t looking for a bunch of fluff. People who want to stay capable for the stuff that matters to them: a hike, a weekend project, a workout, picking up your kid without wincing, getting through the day without thinking about your back every twenty minutes.
A sense of humor helps too. We take the work seriously. We just don’t take ourselves that seriously.
Clinic FAQs
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Yes! We are in network with most major insurance groups like Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Allegiance, and many more.
We also offer Time of Service Discounts for self-pay patients who have high deductibles or no chiropractic coverage.
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Starting June 1, 2026 we will no longer be accepting new Medicare patients.
We do accept Medicaid, but please note that Montana Medicaid does not cover chiropractic care if you are age 21 or older. A referral from the patient’s passport provider is necessary before care can begin in our office.
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Usually, no. If you’re commercially insured or paying out of pocket, you can schedule directly with Backsmith without a referral.
Some workers’ compensation cases may require prior authorization before care begins. Medicaid has separate referral requirements, which are explained above.
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Wear whatever you’re comfortable moving around in. Comfortable clothes are usually easiest for the exam and treatment. If you have any imaging, medical records, or other health information you’d like us to review, feel free to bring those along too.