Passive Care vs. Active Rehabilitation: Why Most People Never Fully Heal
Dr. Cory and Dr. Amanda are Doctors of Chiropractic who specializes in helping active adults overcome chronic pain through individualized, root-cause rehabilitation. After years of seeing patients bounce between passive treatments that never created lasting change, Dr. Cory and Dr. Amanda built Momentum Spine & Sport to offer something different — one-on-one care, active rehab, and long-term solutions that actually restore confidence and keep people doing what they love.
With a background in strength training, human performance, and movement assessment, they blends clinical expertise with real-world coaching to help patients return to running, lifting, sports, and pain-free living without relying on surgery, injections, or endless “quick fixes.”
From Gym Pain to Pain-Free Living: How We Help Patients Overcome Low Back Pain
Rebecca came to us with low back pain that kept showing up during her workouts and even while playing with her kids at home. She had already tried stretching, rest, and modifying exercises, but nothing fixed the problem long-term. In this post, we walk through exactly how we evaluated her, what we found, and how our movement-based chiropractic and rehab approach helped her get back to lifting, fitness classes, and everyday life completely pain-free.
Is Piriformis Syndrome Even Real? Here’s Why Your Butt Pain Might Not Be What You Think
If you've been stretching your piriformis for months and still dealing with butt or leg pain, you're not alone — and you're probably not solving the real problem. Research shows true piriformis syndrome is rare, yet it’s one of the most overused diagnoses out there. Most people are chasing symptoms instead of addressing the real cause: movement patterns, nerve irritation, or core and hip stability issues. Ready to stop stretching and get real answers? It might be time to rethink what's actually causing your pain.
Pain and the Brain: Why Sensitivity ≠ Damage
Pain doesn’t equal damage. Research shows you can hurt without being injured — and knowing why can speed up your recovery. Here’s what modern pain science says about why your body sends the signals it does.
Does Posture Really Matter?
We’ve all been told to “sit up straight” and “fix our posture,” but what if posture isn’t the real problem? The truth is, your body doesn’t need perfect alignment—it needs more movement. In this post, Dr. Cory from Momentum Spine and Sport shares why the best posture isn’t a fixed position at all… it’s your next posture.
Is Core Stability the Answer to Low Back Pain?
Core stability can play an important role in managing low back pain, especially early on in care. But stability isn’t the full answer. We’re not built to stay stiff—we’re designed to twist, bend, and move. The key to lasting relief is learning control first, then reintroducing dynamic movement so you can get back to living without limits.
Why Generic Exercise Sheets Don’t Work
There’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all exercise plan. Two people can have the same injury but completely different goals—and their rehab should reflect that. At Momentum Spine and Sport, we don’t hand out cookie-cutter exercise sheets. We create personalized plans built around you—so you’re not just recovering, you’re getting back to the life you want to live.
The Truth About Sciatica: Why Numbness and Tingling Don’t Mean You’re Broken
Sciatica can feel scary—shooting pain, tingling, or numbness down your leg might make you wonder if something’s seriously wrong. The truth? Numbness and tingling don’t mean you’re broken. In fact, most cases of sciatica improve with the right movement-based care. At Momentum Spine and Sport, we focus on finding the root cause and giving you a plan that lasts—so you can get back to living without limits.
The “Short Leg” Myth: Why It’s Not the Root of Your Pain
Being told one of your legs is “shorter” than the other might sound like a convincing reason for back or hip pain—but it’s not. Research shows small leg length differences are normal, have no link to pain, and yet people spend crazy amounts of money chasing lifts, inserts, and quick fixes that don’t work. The truth is, pain is more about how you move, load, and recover—not about millimeters of difference in your legs.
Spinal Manipulation for Back Pain: Helpful Tool or Overhyped?
Spinal manipulation can provide short-term relief for back pain — easing stiffness and helping you move more freely. But research shows it’s not a long-term solution on its own. The real key to lasting results lies in movement and education: building strength, improving mobility, and understanding your body. At Momentum Spine and Sport, we combine adjustments with active strategies that keep you in control of your health.
Does Your Lumbar MRI or X-ray Really Matter?
Did you know that most people with disc bulges, arthritis, or ‘degeneration’ on an MRI don’t actually have pain? In fact, these common findings are often just normal age-related changes—like wrinkles on the inside. The real danger isn’t what the scan shows, but how it makes you feel. Fear, worry, and avoiding movement can actually make back pain worse. At Momentum Spine and Sport, we help people move past the scary language of imaging and get back to living confidently—because pain doesn’t always equal damage.
