​Back Specialists - Sioux Falls Chiropractors
When you're looking for a chiropractor in Sioux Falls, you have options. What you won't find anywhere else in the Sioux Empire is what you'll find at Back Specialists: a chiropractic clinic that has practiced exclusively with the Activator Method for nearly 50 years, led by one of only 5 Advanced Proficiency Rated Activator chiropractors in the region.
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No twisting. No cracking. No high-force manipulation. Just precise, instrument-assisted adjustments delivered by two of the most credentialed chiropractic providers in South Dakota.
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If you've been searching for a Sioux Falls chiropractor who will listen carefully, explain clearly, and treat you gently and effectively — you've found the right place.
Meet Your Sioux Falls Chiropractors
Dr. Bruce Jon Hagen is a third-generation chiropractor in a four-generation family of 28 or more chiropractors. He graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1977 and has been serving patients in the Sioux Falls area ever since — nearly 50 uninterrupted years of clinical experience in this community.
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Dr. Hagen practices exclusively with the Activator Method and holds Advanced Proficiency Rated status, the highest credential available through Activator Methods International. He is one of only 5 Activator chiropractors in the entire Sioux Empire to hold that distinction.
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His post-graduate training includes over 1,700 hours of X-ray interpretation and spinal diagnosis, advanced certification in cervical trauma and whiplash, graduation from the Whiplash Masters' Program through the Spine Research Institute of San Diego, and AMA Impairment Rating certification in the 4th, 5th, and 6th Editions. He served as President of the South Dakota Chiropractor's Association and was named South Dakota Chiropractor of the Year by his peers in 2009.
Dr. Sean C. Hagen is a fourth-generation chiropractor who joined Back Specialists after earning his doctorate from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 2022. He also holds Advanced Proficiency Rated status in the Activator Method, making Back Specialists the only father-son Advanced Proficiency Rated Activator team in the region.
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Together, Dr. Bruce Jon and Dr. Sean bring a combination of deep clinical experience and current training that is genuinely rare for a Sioux Falls chiropractic practice of any size.
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Learn more about our doctors and the Back Specialists story.
The Only 100% Activator Method Chiropractic Clinic in Sioux Falls
Most chiropractic clinics offer the Activator Method as one technique among many. At Back Specialists, it is the only technique we use — for every patient, at every visit, without exception.
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The Activator Method is a gentle, instrument-assisted chiropractic technique that uses a small, spring-loaded device to deliver precise, low-force impulses to specific joints in the spine. It is the most widely researched instrument-assisted chiropractic technique in the world and has been approved by Medicare as a recognized treatment.
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Unlike traditional manual adjustments, the Activator fires faster than your muscles can react — which means joints move into proper alignment without any resistance, guarding, or surrounding soft tissue stress. The adjustment itself takes just seconds per joint and produces no cracking sound.
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The result is a controlled, comfortable, and highly targeted treatment that is safe for virtually every patient — from young children to seniors, from athletes to patients recovering from spinal surgery.
Conditions We Treat
At Back Specialists, our Sioux Falls chiropractors treat a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions using the Activator Method exclusively.
Common conditions we help include:
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Low back pain — the most common condition we treat, including chronic and acute presentations
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Neck pain — cervical spine dysfunction, stiffness, and nerve involvement
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Headaches and migraines — including cervicogenic headaches originating from the neck
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Sciatica — radiating pain, numbness, and tingling down the leg
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Herniated and bulging discs — lumbar and cervical disc involvement
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Auto accident and whiplash injuries — including complex cervical trauma cases
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Work injuries and sprains/strains — workers' compensation accepted
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Failed Back Surgery Syndrome — for patients still in pain after spinal surgery
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SI joint pain, shoulder pain, arthritis, and age-related spinal degeneration
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Prenatal chiropractic care — safe, gentle care throughout pregnancy
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Pediatric chiropractic care — from infants through adolescents
Not sure if your condition is a good fit? Contact us or schedule a consultation and Dr. Hagen will give you an honest assessment.
Why Sioux Falls Patients Choose Back Specialists
Sioux Falls has no shortage of chiropractic options. Here's what consistently brings patients to Back Specialists — and keeps them coming back.
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Nearly 50 years in the community. Dr. Bruce Jon Hagen has been practicing in Sioux Falls since 1977. Many of our current patients are the adult children of patients he treated decades ago. That kind of continuity isn't marketing — it's a track record.
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Exclusive Activator expertise. Practicing exclusively with one technique for nearly five decades produces a level of skill and precision that simply cannot be replicated by a provider who rotates between multiple approaches. Every adjustment Dr. Hagen delivers is backed by a lifetime of Activator-specific clinical experience.
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Advanced credentials in complex cases. Dr. Hagen's post-graduate training in auto accident injuries, cervical trauma, personal injury documentation, and Failed Back Surgery Syndrome makes Back Specialists one of the most qualified practices in South Dakota for patients with difficult or complicated spinal histories.
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Honest, pressure-free care. We will tell you what we find, what we recommend, and why — and then respect whatever you decide. If chiropractic isn't the right fit for your situation, we will tell you that directly and point you toward the right resource.
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Insurance accepted. We are in-network providers for Avera, Sanford, Blue Cross Blue Shield, DakotaCare, Wellmark, and Medicare Part B, among others. We also accept auto accident insurance, workers' compensation, and participate in ChiroHealth USA for uninsured and underinsured patients.
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Schedule Your Appointment With a Sioux Falls Chiropractor Today
Whether you're dealing with back pain, recovering from a car accident, or simply looking for a gentler chiropractic experience, Back Specialists is ready to help. Dr. Bruce Jon Hagen and Dr. Sean Hagen have been serving the Sioux Falls community with honest, precise, patient-centered care for nearly five decades.
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Same-week appointments are available.
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Call or text 605-361-1700 or schedule online today.
