Dr. Scott Hopfinger

Why I am passionate about chiropractic.

During my time as a student at University of South Dakota, I enjoyed playing intramural sports anytime I had the opportunity. During a flag football game, I got a bad hit from behind, and my arm just went dead. I was taken to the hospital, had an x-ray, was checked by the doctor and given some pain medication. He said my arm wasn't broken, and it will get better. A week later I was still in pain so I went back, and I was told the same thing. I even got a second opinion from an orthopedist who couldn't find anything wrong. At that point, I was frustrated, in pain, and thought I was never going to use my arm again.

A few days later my mother recommended that I see a chiropractor. So there I was in the chiropractor's office with no trust or belief in the authenticity of chiropractors. Then within a few minutes of being examined, the chiropractor discovered that my arm was out of place and said he could fix it. After a few adjustments to my arm, I could move it and felt no pain whatsoever.
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I shared my story with a friend from school who encouraged me to work towards being a chiropractor, and after years of school and training here I am. Chiropractic work for me is more than just a career but a chance for me to help people in my community who feel stuck after trying different ways to be free from physical pain and discomfort.

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