Gentle care for the movement that keeps life independent.
Adapted chiropractic care for older adults managing back, neck, hip, or joint discomfort, stiffness, and the everyday movements that support an active life.
Age changes the plan—not the value of staying active.
Pain and stiffness can make people move less, while inactivity can make normal tasks feel harder. The right plan respects medical history and current ability while supporting safe, useful movement.
Mountain Movement does not present chiropractic care as treatment for blood pressure, dementia, osteoporosis, or other medical diseases. The focus is musculoskeletal comfort, mobility, and function.
Care connected to everyday independence.
New or unexplained pain should not automatically be blamed on age. The history and exam help determine whether conservative care fits.
Back, neck, hip, and joint pain
Conservative care for musculoskeletal discomfort that affects walking, sleep, sitting, standing, or normal household movement.
Stiffness and reduced mobility
Adapted care for limited motion and difficulty with everyday transitions, turning, reaching, and getting around.
Staying active safely
Movement and home guidance that accounts for current capacity, balance, arthritis, prior surgery, and medical recommendations.
No hard twisting is required to provide useful care.
Patients may receive lower-force techniques, mobilization, seated or side-lying care, and simple movement work based on comfort and safety.
New pain after a fall deserves careful evaluation.
Older adults have a higher risk of fracture, and osteoporosis can make an injury less obvious. Seek medical evaluation after a fall when there is severe pain, inability to bear weight, deformity, head injury, blood thinner use with head impact, or a sudden loss of function.
Start with what you want daily life to feel easier to do.
The plan should support independence without dismissing symptoms as an unavoidable part of aging.
Review health history and goals
Discuss diagnoses, medications, falls, surgeries, current activity, and the tasks that matter most.
Check movement and safety factors
Assess the painful area, function, and signs that need medical evaluation.
Choose a comfortable technique
Modify table position, force, and treatment to the individual.
Support safe activity
Use simple home guidance and coordinate with medical or rehabilitation care when useful.
Questions about chiropractic care for seniors.
Call or text Mountain Movement at (605) 418-5994 when you are unsure which appointment to choose.
Is chiropractic care safe for older adults?
It can be appropriate for selected musculoskeletal complaints when the examination, health history, bone health, medications, and technique are considered. Care should be modified, and some patients should be referred rather than adjusted.
What if I have osteoporosis?
Tell Dr. Hansen before treatment. Osteoporosis can change the safety of certain techniques and may increase fracture risk. Lower-force care or referral may be more appropriate.
Can I be treated if I use a wheelchair or have limited mobility?
The examination and treatment can often be adapted with seated or supported positions. Call before the appointment to discuss accessibility or transfer needs.
Can chiropractic lower blood pressure or replace medication?
Mountain Movement does not provide chiropractic care as treatment for blood pressure or as a replacement for prescribed medication. Medication changes belong with the prescribing clinician.
Do you accept Medicare?
Coverage changes and plan rules can be specific. Review the current insurance information on the FAQs & Pricing page or call the office before scheduling rather than assuming a plan is accepted.
How do I schedule?
Current appointment options and prices are shown on the Jane booking page.
Keep working toward the movement that supports your independence.
Schedule gentle, individualized chiropractic care for older adults with Dr. Zach Hansen in Spearfish.