Get back to training without ignoring why it hurts.
Movement-focused chiropractic care for athletes, active adults, outdoor recreation, and weekend warriors dealing with pain, overuse, stiffness, or an injury that keeps returning.
The goal is not simply to make the sore spot quieter.
Sports pain often reflects a mix of irritated tissue, limited movement, sudden workload changes, repeated stress, or an old injury that never fully regained capacity.
Dr. Hansen looks at the painful area, the movements that trigger it, and the demands of your activity so care can support a safe return rather than indefinite rest.
From overuse to the awkward landing you cannot forget.
Some injuries belong in imaging, emergency, orthopedic, or physical therapy care. The first visit includes screening for those situations.
Overuse and repetitive strain
Tendon and muscle irritation that builds with running, cycling, lifting, throwing, gripping, or repeated training volume.
Sprains, strains, and joint pain
Conservative assessment for ankle, knee, hip, shoulder, neck, and back problems when fracture or major tissue injury is not suspected.
Mobility and recurring limitations
Care for stiffness, reduced range of motion, and patterns that keep showing up under load or after returning to sport.
Treat the current irritation. Rebuild what the activity requires.
Care may be short and simple or involve a gradual progression depending on the injury, training demands, and examination findings.
Pain during sport is information—not always a reason to stop, and not always safe to push through.
The right response depends on the mechanism, severity, function, and whether symptoms are improving or worsening. An exam can help distinguish a manageable training problem from an injury that needs additional evaluation.
A plan tied to what you want your body to do.
The sport or activity matters because the finish line is different for every patient.
Define the problem and the goal
Review the injury, training changes, aggravating movements, and what you need to return to.
Test movement and load
Check range, strength, control, tolerance, and signs that indicate referral.
Reduce the current limitation
Use appropriate hands-on care, activity changes, and home guidance.
Rebuild sport-specific capacity
Progress toward the actual demands of riding, running, lifting, skiing, hunting, work, or competition.
Sports injury questions.
Call or text Mountain Movement at (605) 418-5994 when you are unsure which appointment to choose.
Do I have to stop training completely?
Not always. Some injuries improve with modified volume or intensity rather than total rest. The decision depends on pain, function, diagnosis, and safety.
Can chiropractic care fix a torn ligament or stress fracture?
No. Suspected fractures, major ligament injuries, tendon ruptures, dislocations, and other significant injuries require medical or orthopedic evaluation. Chiropractic care may have a later supportive role after the diagnosis and plan are clear.
Do you work with youth athletes?
Yes, for appropriate musculoskeletal and sports concerns. Technique and recommendations are adapted by age, and concerning symptoms are referred to the child's pediatrician or sports medicine provider.
Is this only for competitive athletes?
No. Mountain Movement works with people returning to hiking, cycling, gym training, running, skiing, hunting, recreational leagues, physical work, and everyday activity.
What should I bring?
Wear clothing that allows you to move. Bring relevant imaging or reports and be ready to describe the activity, training volume, mechanism of injury, and movements that reproduce symptoms.
Can I book online?
Yes. Current appointment options and prices are available on the Jane booking page.
Return to the activity—not just the absence of pain.
Schedule sports chiropractic and movement-focused care with Dr. Zach Hansen in Spearfish.
Chiropractor for Athletes
Dr. Hansen specializes in treating athletes of all ages and skill levels at our Spearfish chiropractic office. From CrossFitters and bodybuilders to high school and college athletes, competitive cheerleaders, dancers, and weekend warriors, chiropractic care is a game-changer for performance and injury prevention.
During his internships, Dr. Hansen has treated Olympic athletes, professional baseball and football players, and combat athletes throughout his military service. His experience and expertise help athletes recover faster, improve flexibility, increase range of motion, enhance coordination, and reduce injury risk—keeping them at the top of their game.
As a sports chiropractor, Dr. Hansen is highly skilled in treating:
Tendinitis
Shin Splints
Tennis/Golfer’s Elbow
Plantar Fasciitis
Strains & Sprains
Stress Fractures
Knee & Ankle Injuries
Shoulder, Hip, Neck & Back Pain
From repetitive stress injuries in the elbow or shoulder to hamstring pulls, ankle sprains, knee issues, and contact sports injuries, specialized sports chiropractic care can effectively treat these common problems.
As a former athlete and active adult, Dr. Hansen is passionatea about helping athletes of all ages perform at their best and recover faster. If you're looking for a drug-free, non-invasive way to enhance performance or heal from an injury, schedule an appointment today. Dr. Hansen also offers sports physicals for athletes of all ages.
