Movement-based chiropractic care in Spearfish
The Mountain Movement Approach
Pain relief is the first step—not the finish line. Our three-phase approach is built to help you move more comfortably, rebuild capacity, and stay active for the long haul.
Care with a purpose
Feel better now. Build toward what comes next.
At Mountain Movement Chiropractic, care is designed around more than chasing the sore spot. Dr. Zach Hansen looks at how your joints, muscles, and movement patterns are working together, then builds a plan around your symptoms, goals, and everyday life.
Some people come in because pain is keeping them from work, sleep, family time, or recreation. Others want to move better, train with more confidence, or avoid the same issue returning. The plan changes based on what you need—not a one-size-fits-all schedule.
Understand what hurts, what changed, and what you need your body to do.
Use the right combination of hands-on care, movement, and practical guidance.
Give you a clear plan so progress is not limited to time spent in the office.
Move with less pain and more confidence.
The first priority is helping you feel better and restoring comfortable movement. This phase focuses on identifying what is aggravating the problem, calming the irritated area, and helping you return to normal activity without relying only on temporary relief.
Primary goals
- Reduce pain and irritation
- Improve mobility and flexibility
- Restore function to the affected area
Care may include
- Chiropractic adjustments
- Dry needling and soft-tissue work
- Personalized rehab exercises
- Kinesiology taping
- Activity modifications
- Imaging or co-management when needed
Restore function. Build strength. Reduce setbacks.
Once symptoms are more controlled, the focus shifts toward the underlying limitations that made the area vulnerable. The goal is to rebuild strength, control, and tolerance so your body is better prepared for work, training, recreation, and daily life.
Primary goals
- Return to normal daily activities
- Improve range of motion and control
- Build strength and stability
- Lower the risk of the same issue returning
Care may include
- Chiropractic care for joint function
- Dry needling for persistent muscle tension
- Progressive rehab exercises
- A customized home exercise plan
Keep your progress working in real life.
The sustain phase is about protecting the progress you have made and supporting the activities that matter to you. For some patients, that means occasional check-ins. For others, it means continuing to build mobility, strength, or performance around a specific goal.
Primary goals
- Maintain comfortable daily movement
- Support work, sport, and recreation
- Continue improving mobility and performance
- Catch small issues before they become bigger setbacks
Care may include
- Chiropractic adjustments as appropriate
- Dry needling for recovery or performance
- Continued home exercises
- Periodic check-ins and plan updates
What care looks like
A clear process from the first visit forward.
You should understand what is going on, why a treatment is being used, and what you can do between visits. The Mountain Movement Approach keeps the plan practical and connected to the way you actually live.
Listen
Start with your symptoms, history, goals, and the activities your pain is affecting.
Assess
Look at joint motion, muscle function, movement patterns, and areas of sensitivity.
Treat
Use the combination of chiropractic care and movement work that fits the problem.
Plan
Leave knowing what comes next and what you can do at home to keep progressing.
Personalized by design
Your care should match your body and your goals.
The three phases are a framework—not a rigid package. Your plan depends on how you are moving, how long the issue has been present, what you want to return to, and how your body responds along the way.
View FAQs and PricingDoes everyone go through all three phases?
No. The framework helps guide care, but your plan is based on your needs and goals. Some patients need a short period of focused care, while others want support returning to a demanding activity or maintaining progress.
How long does the process take?
There is no universal timeline. Recovery can vary based on the type of problem, how long it has been present, your activity level, and how your body responds. Dr. Hansen will explain what he is seeing and recommend the next step as care progresses.
Will I receive exercises to do at home?
When exercises are useful, they are selected to support your specific plan. The goal is to keep them practical, focused, and easy to review through the Mountain Movement Exercise Portal.
What if I only want help with the pain I have now?
That is a conversation you can have at the first visit. Care should be collaborative, and the recommendations should reflect both what Dr. Hansen finds and what you want to accomplish.
Start moving forward
Ready for chiropractic care built around your life?
Schedule with Dr. Zach Hansen at Mountain Movement Chiropractic in Spearfish, South Dakota. Online booking is available anytime.
The Mountain Movement Approach
At Mountain Movement Chiropractic, our approach is designed to not only relieve pain but also build long-term resilience and optimize performance. Our three-phase system ensures you recover fully and stay at your best.
Phase 1: Relief – Move Without Pain
Our first priority is alleviating pain and getting you back to doing what you love—without relying on medications or surgery. This phase focuses on reducing pain and inflammation while restoring movement and function.
OUR GOALS:
Reduce Pain and Inflammation
Increase Mobility and Flexibility
Restore Function to Affected Areas
TREATMENT FUNDAMENTALS:
Chiropractic Adjustments to restore joint function
Dry Needling to release muscle tension and trigger points
Personalized Rehab Exercises to improve movement patterns
Kinesiology Taping for muscle and joint support
Activity Modifications to prevent aggravation
Imaging & Co-Management when necessary
Phase 2: Rebuild – Restoring Function, Building Strength
Once your pain is controlled, we shift our focus to building strength and preventing re-injury. Injury resilience means fewer setbacks, faster recoveries, and better long-term outcomes.
OUR GOALS:
Restore Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Improve Mobility, Flexibility, and Range of Motion
Build Strength and Stability in Vulnerable Areas
Enhance Injury Resistance and Minimize Future Risk
TREATMENT FUNDAMENTALS:
Chiropractic Care for alignment and joint health
Dry Needling to address deeper muscle dysfunction
Progressive Rehab Exercises to restore strength and function
Customized Exercise Plans for continued improvement
Phase 3: Sustain – Health That Lasts
Whether you're an athlete or simply want to move better, longer, and pain-free, this phase ensures peak performance and long-term wellness.
OUR GOALS:
Maintain and Enhance Daily Activities
Surpass Physical and Athletic Goals
Optimize Performance and Mobility for Work, Sport, and Recreation
Continue Injury Prevention for Long-Tern Wellness
TREATMENT FUNDAMENTALS:
Chiropractic Adjustments to maintain joint health
Dry Needling for recovery and performance
Continued Home Exercise Program for strength and flexibility
Regular Check-ups to monitor progress and adjust care
Your Journey, Your Movement
Wherever you are on your path—whether recovering from pain, returning to the activities you love, or striving for peak performance—the Mountain Movement Approach is here to support you. By combining advanced chiropractic care with personalized treatment, we help you achieve lasting results so you can move better, feel stronger, and live fully.