If you see spine evals on your schedule and think, “Great… not another one,” this is your episode.

Corey was 3–4 years out, doing travel contracts, inheriting complex cases that weren’t improving, and feeling like an imposter every time chronic pain patients cried on his table.

In this interview, you’ll learn how he:

Went from hating cervical and lumbar cases to being the go-to “spine guy” in multiple clinics.

Stopped repeating the same cookie-cutter disc/nerve-glide plans and built a real spine algorithm.

Used simple modifications and mapping to calm pain, set 3+ month expectations, and share responsibility with patients.

Stepped into other clinicians’ failed plans of care, found missed spinal drivers, and finally moved “stuck” patients forward.

Dealt with the emotional weight of patients not improving and the late-night “am I even good enough for this job?” thoughts.

Overcame time/energy fears about a 12-week course, chose PRA over the OCS, and now confidently walks into every eval knowing he can help.