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If you’ve been following my Sunday night mobility posts on Instagram over the last 14–15 weeks, you know I’ve been sharing short, simple routines designed to help clients move better, release tension, and improve posture. Over the past 30 years in strength and conditioning, combined with 15 years of dedicated mobility work, I’ve learned a key truth: most people spend their days hunched over computers or staring at phones, and their thoracic spine and shoulders often pay the

Focused massage session package in action, using myofascial release and trigger point techniques for lasting pain relief and improved mobility. Our massage session packages, specializing in therapeutic pain relief, are designed to give you consistent, results-driven care, while making it simple to plan and invest in your body’s long-term health. Choose packages of 3, 5, or 10 sessions , with session lengths of 60, 90, or 120 minutes depending on your goals. Every session i

Winter hits Montana hard, and with it comes more sitting, more screen time, and more tension. Between long workdays, end-of-year deadlines, cold weather, holiday stress, and extra driving, most people end up developing what I call “The Winter Desk Body.”  If you’re feeling tight hips, stiff low back muscles, achy shoulders, or that nagging upper-trap tension that just won’t quit, you’re not alone. At Montana Movement & Massage in Bozeman , I see these patterns every single da

Black Friday at Montana Movement & Massage = Mack Friday!! Montana Movement & Massage is offering 22% off Massage Gift Certificates during the Mack Friday Gift Certificate Extraviganza  through November 28, 2025 . Every session is completely customized to your body and what you need that day—relief, movement, recovery, or simply a chance to breathe. Mack Friday Pricing (22% off Gift Cards) 60-Minute Massage Originally $129  → Now $100.62 90-Minute Massage Originally $179 → No

Experiencing shoulder and neck discomfort? Poor posture and breathing mechanics might be the underlying cause. Introduction : This time of year, I see more clients coming in with neck and shoulder tension than any other. Shorter days, increased stress, and colder weather all contribute, but a key factor is often overlooked: breathing mechanics . When your breathing stays shallow and high in your chest, the muscles around your neck and shoulders — including the scalenes, stern

Introduction: If you spend a lot of time sitting, tight hips and low back tension are common. The Couch Stretch  is a simple but powerful move to release your hip flexors and quads, improve posture, and support overall mobility. Benefits of the Couch Stretch Improves hip flexor and quadriceps flexibility Reduces low back discomfort Enhances posture and alignment Prepares the body for movement, exercise, and daily activity Demonstrating the Couch Stretch set-up for tight hips

Welcome! I'm Shawn from Montana Movement & Massage, where every session is personalized to help you move better, feel better, and get back to the activities you love. Our mission with this blog is simple: to give you practical, easy-to-use tools for mobility, recovery, and self-care  that you can start using right away. Each month, we’ll share: • Stretching and mobility tips  you can do at home (no fancy equipment needed). • Massage and recovery education  so you know what’s