School sports help young athletes grow—but increased training also means aches and injuries can happen. Learn how Highland Spine + Sport helps student-athletes understand pain, recover from injury, prevent re-injury, and perform at their best.

Highland Spine + Sport had an incredible time supporting athletes at the FitRox event at Fit Body Boot Camp Daleville. We helped competitors prepare, recover, and better understand their pain and movement while celebrating fitness and community.

Living longer is valuable, but living those years with strength, mobility, independence, and confidence is the bigger goal. Learn how strength training, mobility, cardiovascular fitness, recovery, and an active approach to pain can help you maximize your healthspan.

Low back pain during the golf swing is not always caused by the lower back alone. Restrictions in hip or thoracic rotation, reduced trunk strength, poor movement coordination, and sudden increases in playing volume can all increase stress on the lumbar spine. Learn how a golf-specific assessment at Highland Spine + Sport can identify the factors contributing to your pain and help you return to the course confidently.

Highland Spine + Sport treats much more than just neck and back pain. Our comprehensive approach addresses pain and movement limitations throughout the body, including the shoulders, hips, knees, elbows, ankles, and feet. We combine hands-on treatment with movement, rehabilitation, and strengthening to help you get back to the activities you love. If you can move it, we can treat it.

Highland Spine + Sport has been voted Best Chiropractic Office in Roanoke in the Roanoke Times Best of Roanoke awards. This recognition reflects our commitment to providing individualized, movement-focused chiropractic care that goes beyond temporary relief. We’re proud to help active adults and athletes throughout Roanoke feel better, move better, and get back to doing what they love. Thank you to our patients and community for your continued trust and support.

Your pillow may play a bigger role in neck comfort and sleep quality than you realize. At Highland Spine + Sport, we offer one-on-one Pillowise fittings using your individual measurements and sleeping preferences to determine your personalized pillow recommendation. Our team walks you through the entire fitting process so you can take the guesswork out of finding the right pillow. Book your personalized Pillowise fitting online today at Highland Spine + Sport in Roanoke, VA.

Sciatica can have several possible causes, so effective treatment should begin with a thorough evaluation. Learn how Highland Spine + Sport approaches sciatica treatment in Roanoke using individualized movement, hands-on care, exercise, and education.

Backpacks are part of nearly every student’s school day, but how they are packed and worn can affect the back, neck and shoulders. Learn three simple ways to reduce unnecessary strain and help your child stay comfortable this school year.

At Highland Spine + Sport, treatment plans are based on each patient’s condition, goals, and progress—not a predetermined number of visits. Our approach combines hands-on care with progressive exercise to help patients become stronger, more confident, and less dependent on treatment.

Many people think they're fully recovered once their pain is gone, but pain relief doesn't always mean the body is ready for the demands of sport or everyday life. This article explains why progressive loading is one of the most important components of sports rehabilitation and how building strength and tissue capacity helps reduce the risk of reinjury. Discover why the best sports chiropractors don't just help patients move better—they help them become strong enough to stay healthy and perform at their best.

Recurring back pain is often the result of reduced physical capacity rather than ongoing damage. While hands-on treatments can relieve symptoms, building strength helps your spine and surrounding muscles better tolerate the demands of everyday life. A personalized strength program increases resilience, improves movement, reduces fear of activity, and lowers the risk of future flare-ups. At Highland Spine + Sport, we combine expert treatment with individualized exercise to help you stay active and keep back pain from returning.

Pregnancy belly taping is a simple, supportive technique that may help reduce feelings of heaviness, improve comfort, and make it easier to stay active throughout pregnancy. Learn how dynamic taping works, who it may benefit, and why it pairs well with pregnancy-safe chiropractic care and exercise.

Highland Spine + Sport was proud to participate in Move A Palooza at Green Hill Park, celebrating movement, community, and healthy living. In this blog, we discuss why staying active is one of the best things you can do for your health, how pain can interfere with an active lifestyle, and how conservative care can help you continue doing the activities you love.

Pain-free at rest but hurting again when you return to the gym, running, golf, or pickleball? You're not alone. Many people assume their injury has come back, but often the real issue is that the body never fully regained the mobility, strength, or capacity needed to handle the demands of activity. In this week's blog, we discuss why pain commonly returns when exercise resumes and the steps you can take to build resilience, stay active, and keep pain from becoming a recurring cycle.

Pregnancy places unique demands on the body, often leading to back pain, pelvic discomfort, hip pain, and movement limitations. This blog explores how chiropractic care, soft tissue therapy, and individualized exercise can help expecting moms stay active, move comfortably, and prepare for a smoother postpartum recovery. Learn how maintaining strength, mobility, and function throughout pregnancy can support both your health and your ability to keep doing the activities you love.

Summer is the perfect time to stay active, but increased activity levels often lead to overuse injuries and mobility-related pain. Learn why golfers, pickleball players, CrossFit athletes, and weekend warriors commonly experience pain during the summer and how Highland Spine + Sport can help you stay active, healthy, and performing your best.

Sitting all day can contribute to neck pain, back stiffness, headaches, hip tightness, and reduced mobility by placing prolonged stress on muscles and joints. Over time, too much sitting can affect posture, limit movement, and increase daily discomfort, making regular movement and posture changes essential for prevention.

TMJ dysfunction can cause jaw pain, headaches, clicking, and neck tension. Learn how dry needling and movement based treatment may help relieve TMJ symptoms at Highland Spine + Sport in Roanoke VA.

Limited cervical rotation may be the hidden reason your golf swing feels stiff, inconsistent, or painful. Learn how neck mobility affects rotation, posture, and performance in golfers.

Not all pain goes away with rest and time. If your symptoms keep returning, limit your workouts, or never fully improve, it may be time to address the underlying cause. Learn the 3 biggest signs your pain is not resolving on its own.

If your pain keeps returning every time you work out, there is usually an underlying movement limitation that has not been addressed. In this blog, Highland Spine + Sport explains the common reasons active adults continue dealing with recurring pain and what can be done to fix the root cause instead of chasing temporary relief.

Tendon and joint pain can make workouts, sports, and daily life difficult. In this blog, Highland Spine + Sport discusses common causes of chronic tendon and joint pain, why traditional treatments often fail, and how a movement based, non surgical approach can help active individuals recover and perform at their best in Roanoke, VA.

Learn why neck pain keeps returning and how comprehensive chiropractic and rehab treatment in Roanoke VA can help provide long-term relief.

Learn the real causes of plantar fasciitis and how Highland Spine + Sport in Roanoke, VA helps active people overcome heel and bottom of foot pain naturally.

Sciatica pain can make everyday activities miserable, but identifying the root cause and using the right treatment approach can help you get back to moving comfortably again.

Getting back into golf season in Roanoke, VA? Learn how to avoid back pain, improve mobility, and play your best with these expert tips.

Limited hip mobility is one of the biggest reasons runners deal with pain, inefficiency, and recurring injuries. Here’s how to fix it and run at your best.

Gardening is one of the most common causes of springtime low back pain in Roanoke. Here’s why it happens and how to fix it so you can keep doing what you love.

Struggling with headaches in Roanoke VA? Learn the most common causes of headaches, why they keep coming back, and how chiropractic care at Highland Spine + Sport helps you get lasting relief.

Most people think chiropractic care is something you have to do forever—but that belief usually comes from short-term, passive treatment that never addresses the root cause. At Highland Spine + Sport, we focus on identifying the true source of pain, eliminating it, and building strength and movement so it doesn’t come back—giving patients results that last, not dependency.

Poor hip mobility limits your golf swing, reduces power, and increases injury risk—but improving it can transform your game.

Mid back pain is becoming more common due to modern posture habits, but fixing movement and mobility can provide lasting relief.

Most pain returns because the root cause is never addressed—this blog explains why and how to fix it for long-term results.

If you are afraid of neck adjustments you still have effective options to relieve pain and improve mobility at Highland Spine + Sport in Roanoke VA

Shoulder blade pain is commonly caused by posture, muscle imbalance, or spine dysfunction. Evidence-based treatments such as scapular strengthening, manual therapy, and movement correction can help people in Roanoke recover and prevent future pain.

How travel during spring break can lead to stiffness and pain and the best strategies for recovery once you return to Roanoke.

Sciatica and nerve pain traveling down the arm or leg can feel alarming, but most cases improve without surgery. Learn how evidence-based treatments like exercise therapy, chiropractic care, and nerve mobility work can help relieve nerve pain and restore function.

Elbow pain during lifting is common among CrossFit athletes and gym-goers. Learn what causes it and how chiropractic care in Roanoke can help you train pain-free.

Training for the Blue Ridge Marathon can lead to common running injuries if recovery and mobility are neglected. Learn how runners in Roanoke can stay healthy and injury-free.

Low back pain often returns after workouts because the underlying movement issues were never addressed. Learn how proper chiropractic care, mobility work, and stability training can help you stay pain-free in Roanoke, Virginia.

Learn how Highland's approach to chiropractic care in Roanoke, VA and how we can help you!

Golf season in Roanoke is almost here. A TPI Assessment at Highland Spine + Sport helps identify mobility and stability limitations so you can play longer, more often, and at your best all season.If you’d like, I can also create:A strong call-to-action section to increase bookingsSocial captions targeting Ballyhack / Hanging Rock golfersA short email campaign to send to local golf clubsA workshop outline you could present at a country club‍

Training for the Blue Ridge Marathon demands more than just logging miles. Recovery is the key to preventing injury, improving performance, and reaching the start line strong. Learn how proper rest, mobility work, and strategic care can help Roanoke runners train smarter and finish stronger.

Radiating arm pain, numbness, or tingling may not be a shoulder issue — it often originates in the neck. Learn how cervical radiculopathy develops and how Highland Spine + Sport in Roanoke, VA helps identify the true cause and create a personalized treatment plan to restore movement and reduce nerve irritation.

If you’ve been in a car accident in Roanoke, VA, even a minor collision can lead to delayed neck pain, back stiffness, headaches, and mobility issues. This guide explains why symptoms often appear days later, what injuries to watch for, and how early evaluation and personalized treatment can help you recover fully and prevent long-term problems. Learn what steps to take after a crash and how Highland Spine + Sport helps active individuals heal and return to normal life safely

Pain that lasts longer than 7 to 10 days is often a sign that the body is compensating instead of healing. Learn why early evaluation can prevent small injuries from becoming chronic and how Highland Spine and Sport helps active adults in Roanoke recover and perform at a higher level.

Dry needling helps runners recover faster from injury, reduce muscle tightness, and improve movement efficiency. This blog explains how Highland Spine + Sport uses dry needling alongside chiropractic care and movement based rehab to help runners in Roanoke train smarter and return stronger than before.

Car accidents can cause pain and injuries that do not always show up right away. This blog explains how Highland Spine + Sport helps people in Roanoke recover after car accidents through thorough evaluations, targeted chiropractic care, and movement based rehab to restore function and prevent long term issues.

Many people believe getting stronger is the key to better performance and fewer injuries—but strength without stability can actually increase injury risk. In this article, we break down the difference between strength and stability, explain why core stability is essential for force transfer and injury prevention, and show how Highland Spine and Sport teaches proper core stability to help active individuals reach greater heights.

A Roanoke VA chiropractor explains how runners can prevent injuries and stay pain-free during winter training.

Hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) can cause chronic pain and joint instability if not managed correctly. Learn how specialized chiropractic and sports rehab care in Roanoke, VA can help improve stability, reduce pain, and keep you active

Winter stiffness is a major cause of golf injuries. Learn how a Roanoke VA chiropractor helps golfers stay healthy year-round.

A Roanoke VA chiropractor explains how golfers can maintain mobility, protect their spine, and improve performance during the winter off-season.

Winter weather increases the risk of back injuries, but proper movement, warm-ups, and smart habits can help you protect your spine and stay active all season long.

Snow shoveling in Roanoke can put serious stress on your low back, and using proper technique can help prevent pain, injury, and flare-ups this winter.

Consistent numbness or tingling in the fingers may not be a hand or wrist problem. This post explains how nerve irritation in the neck can cause finger numbness and why addressing the cervical spine is often the key to long-term relief.

Low back pain in runners is usually the result of poor core stability, stiff hips, and inefficient running mechanics. This article breaks down the most common causes of low back pain in runners and explains how proper treatment can stop the pain cycle.

Hip pain is common in runners and often caused by weak glutes, limited mobility, or training errors. Learn why it happens and how Highland Spine and Sport helps runners in Roanoke recover and run pain-free.

High school athletes face high demands from practices and competitions, often resulting in pain, tightness, or overuse injuries. Highland Spine & Sport in Roanoke helps young athletes stay healthy, recover faster, and perform at their best through sports chiropractic care, soft tissue therapy, personalized rehab, and movement guidance.

Many CrossFit athletes experience low back pain after workouts due to fatigue, poor bracing, limited hip and thoracic mobility, or inadequate recovery. At Highland Spine & Sport in Roanoke, we help CrossFitters identify the root cause of pain through movement assessments, chiropractic care, soft tissue therapy, and athlete-specific stability training — so they can lift, perform, and recover safely.

Desk workers often experience neck, back, and hip pain due to prolonged sitting, reduced spinal movement, and muscle imbalances. At Highland Spine & Sport in Roanoke, we address the root causes of desk-related pain through personalized chiropractic care, soft tissue therapy, and movement-based strategies to support long-term spinal health and sustainable relief.

The Blue Ridge Marathon places extreme demands on the spine and hips due to constant elevation changes and high training volume. At Highland Spine & Sport in Roanoke, we help runners prepare for race day by improving spinal mobility, enhancing hip stability, and addressing movement imbalances through personalized chiropractic care, soft tissue therapy, and runner-specific rehab—so you can train smart and run strong in April.

Sciatica can cause sharp, radiating pain that interferes with daily life. At Highland Spine & Sport in Roanoke, VA, we take a personalized, movement-focused approach to uncover the root cause of sciatica and help patients return to pain-free living through chiropractic care, soft tissue therapy, and corrective exercises.

January is a common time for pain flare-ups in Roanoke. This post explains why pain is a late warning sign and how proactive chiropractic care at Highland Spine and Sport helps people stay active year-round.

Most New Year fitness resolutions fail because people prioritize intensity over movement quality, overload their bodies too quickly, and rely on reactive care after pain sets in. Building a body that lasts all year requires smart progression, consistency, and proactive chiropractic care that supports long-term performance and resilience.

The new year is the perfect time to reset your health and movement goals. At Highland Spine and Sport in Roanoke, VA, we help active individuals feel better, move better, and live better through personalized chiropractic and sports rehabilitation care designed for long-term results, not quick fixes.

Pain in the back of the leg isn’t always a pulled hamstring. This blog explains the key differences between sciatic nerve pain and hamstring tightness, why misdiagnosis delays recovery, and how chiropractic care at Highland Spine + Sport in Roanoke, VA helps address the root cause.

Many people with back pain assume an MRI is required, but imaging is often unnecessary and doesn’t always change treatment. This blog explains when MRIs are appropriate, when conservative care is more effective, and how chiropractic care at Highland Spine + Sport in Roanoke, VA helps patients recover safely and confidently.

Neck pain that doesn’t improve is often caused by joint restriction, muscle tension, and poor posture — not a lack of stretching. This blog explains why neck pain persists and how chiropractic care, soft tissue therapy, and movement-based treatment at Highland Spine + Sport in Roanoke, VA can provide lasting relief.

Headaches that begin at the base of the skull are often caused by dysfunction in the upper neck, not true migraines. Poor posture, tight muscles, and irritated cervical joints can all trigger pain that wraps upward into the head.

Looking for EDS or hypermobility care in Roanoke, VA? Highland Spine + Sport provides gentle, stability-focused chiropractic and rehab care.

Why Your Back Tightens Up in Winter and How to Fix It | Highland Spine and Sport

Cold temperatures often bring more joint stiffness and pain. Discover how chiropractic care improves joint mobility, reduces discomfort, and supports movement through winter.

Holiday travel puts a lot of stress on your back, but simple habits like micro-breaks, better lifting mechanics, and pre-travel tune-ups can keep you moving comfortably. Here are five easy ways to protect your spine and stay pain-free this season.

The ultimate gift is movement. Movement is life.

Hurting during the holdays can ruin experiences and prevent you from being as present in the holiday moment as you would like to be! Don't wait, the time to start feeling better is now!

Many athletes and active adults deal with low back tightness during workouts, and most of the time it comes from core stability issues, hip mobility restrictions, or limited low back extension. This post breaks down the real causes and explains what you can do to fix it and train pain-free.

Overhead lifts causing shoulder pain? This post explains the most common reasons athletes feel pinching or discomfort overhead and how simple changes in mobility, rib position, and stability training can make a huge difference.

Everyone is an athlete, train your body for the sport of life.

Cyclists often develop low back pain from poor bike fit, posture, and muscle imbalances, but with the right mobility, strength, and treatment approach, it’s completely fixable.

Holiday travel often means long hours in the car, which can lead to stiffness, discomfort, and increased pain, especially in the low back, hips, and neck. In this post, Dr. Matt Amos from Highland Spine + Sport shares simple lifestyle tips to make road trips more comfortable. From optimizing your car seat setup and emptying your pockets to taking short breaks, staying hydrated, and relaxing your shoulders, these small adjustments can make a big difference in how you feel when you arrive at your destination.

Chiropractic care isn’t just for pain relief—it’s a key tool for athletes. Learn how Highland Spine + Sport in Roanoke helps improve mobility, prevent injuries, and boost performance through targeted adjustments and functional rehab.

Core stability is so crucial to health and longevity we are here to guide you!

The top pros in the PGA rely on TPI certified providers to help them navigate their golf swing! Get treated like a pro at Highland Spine + Sport!

Don't neglect your back when taking care of Fall chores. At Highland we make your health our #1 priority.

Neck and shoulders bothering you? This is the blog post for you!

Recurring mid-back pain often stems from poor posture, weak stabilizing muscles, and limited thoracic mobility. Prolonged slouching overstretches back muscles and tightens the chest, while weak mid-back muscles lead to overcompensation and pain. Limited mobility in the thoracic spine can also cause discomfort and strain in other areas. Simple exercises like shoulder blade squeezes, banded rows, and foam roller extensions can help. At Highland Spine + Sport in Roanoke, VA, a comprehensive approach combining chiropractic care, soft tissue therapy, and functional rehab addresses these root causes to help you move and feel better.

Despite the weather, the golf game can always be improved through utilizing indoor resources!

Don't lose out on investing in your health before the end of the year!

Tired of that nagging and painful spot right beside the shoulder blade? This blog is for you!

Car accidents, even minor ones, can cause hidden injuries like whiplash, back pain, and joint dysfunction that may appear days later. At Highland Spine + Sport in Roanoke, VA, a personalized recovery approach combines thorough evaluation, chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue therapy, and rehab exercises to address pain and promote healing. Don’t let untreated injuries lead to long-term issues. Get expert care to recover fully and return to the activities you love.

Shooting arm pain can stem from cervical nerve irritation, shoulder dysfunction, or muscle tightness, and delaying care may lead to chronic issues. At Highland Spine + Sport in Roanoke, VA, a comprehensive approach including detailed exams, chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue therapy, and targeted rehab addresses the root cause to provide lasting relief. Don’t let arm pain disrupt your life; get back to doing what you love.

Ever wondered what the best way was to recover following a tweak? Find out here!

Staying active especially with your free time is essential is creating long term health! Learn how being you can stay ahead of pain as a weekend warrior!

Time to take your healthcare team to the next level with adding in a modern style of chiropractic!

Recovery after a long run is so crucial to starting preparation and sustainability for your next run!

Knee pain can be a limiting factor in performance. Understanding your pain is the first step in recovery!