Case-series · July 29, 2026
Chiropractic Care for Peripheral Neuropathy: A Retrospective Case Series from Asuta Health - Overland Park
By Asuta Health - Overland Park - Dr. Ole Olson
Abstract
Background: Peripheral neuropathy, a condition characterized by damage to peripheral nerves, often leads to debilitating symptoms including pain, numbness, and motor deficits. Effective management strategies are crucial for improving patient quality of life. This retrospective case series investigates the outcomes of chiropractic interventions for peripheral neuropathy at a single clinic. Methods: A review of 12 de-identified patient records from Asuta Health - Overland Park was conducted. Patients presented with a chief complaint of peripheral neuropathy. Primary outcome measures included self-reported pain reduction percentages. Mobility improvements were noted where available. Results: Across 12 cases, the mean self-reported pain reduction was 87%, with a median of 92%. Specific cases demonstrated significant improvements, such as resolution of hand numbness, restoration of foot sensation, and reduced reliance on pain medication. One patient experienced an 81% pain reduction and progressed from using a walker to a cane within 10 weeks. Another achieved 95% pain reduction and independently ambulated after being wheelchair-dependent. Conclusions: The findings suggest that chiropractic care at Asuta Health - Overland Park may be associated with substantial symptom improvement, particularly pain reduction, for individuals with peripheral neuropathy. These results warrant further investigation through prospective studies with larger cohorts and standardized objective measures.
Methods
This retrospective case series involved a review of de-identified patient records from Asuta Health - Overland Park, under the direction of Dr. Ole Olson, who has over 18 years of clinical experience. The study included 12 patients who presented with a chief complaint of peripheral neuropathy and for whom treatment outcomes were recorded. Inclusion criteria required that patient outcomes were verified internally at Asuta Health - Overland Park. Data points extracted from the patient records included chief complaint, baseline symptoms, post-treatment status, initial and final pain scores (where available on a 0-10 scale), calculated pain reduction percentages, and reported mobility improvement percentages. The timeframe of care and key outcomes were also noted. All data were derived from existing clinical records and patient testimonials. This design inherently involves several limitations. As a retrospective analysis, it relies on previously collected clinical data, which may not have been uniformly gathered across all patients or optimized for research purposes. The primary outcome measure of pain reduction was largely based on self-reported percentages or a 0-10 pain scale, introducing subjective variability. Mobility improvements, while noted, were not systematically tracked with standardized objective metrics. The absence of a control group further limits the ability to attribute improvements solely to the interventions provided. Furthermore, being a single-site study at Asuta Health - Overland Park, the findings may not be generalizable to other clinical settings or populations. The specific chiropractic techniques employed were not detailed in the available data. Despite these limitations, the series provides valuable insights into real-world patient experiences and outcomes within this specific chiropractic practice.
Discussion
The outcomes observed in this retrospective case series suggest a positive association between chiropractic care at Asuta Health - Overland Park and significant symptom improvement in individuals suffering from peripheral neuropathy. The mean pain reduction of 87%, with a median of 92%, indicates substantial self-reported relief among the patient cohort. These figures, particularly the high median reduction, are generally favorable when compared to outcomes often reported in the literature for various interventions for neuropathic pain, where complete resolution is rare and partial relief is often considered a success. The individual case reports further illuminate the breadth of improvement experienced by patients. The restoration of functional abilities, such as driving independently (Case 7), walking without a wheelchair (Case 8), and improved dexterity for daily tasks (Case 2, Case 11), extends beyond mere pain reduction, pointing to an enhanced quality of life. The reduction in reliance on medications, as noted in Case 4, Case 5, Case 6, and Case 8, is a particularly valuable outcome, given the potential side effects and long-term implications associated with pharmacological management of chronic neuropathy. While the specific techniques used were not detailed, the consistent positive outcomes across a variety of neuropathy presentations and durations underscore the potential efficacy of the care approach implemented by Dr. Ole Olson and the team at Asuta Health. The sustained relief in some cases, even with long-standing conditions, challenges the notion that peripheral neuropathy is an invariably progressive or intractable condition. Clinically, these findings imply that chiropractic care may offer a viable and effective option for managing peripheral neuropathy symptoms, especially for patients seeking alternatives or adjuncts to conventional medical treatments.
Limitations
This case series is subject to several limitations inherent in its retrospective and single-center design. Firstly, the retrospective nature means that data collection was not standardized for research purposes, leading to potential inconsistencies in reporting and missing information, such as the exact techniques used or detailed mobility metrics for all patients. Secondly, as a single-site study at Asuta Health - Overland Park, the findings may not be generalizable to other chiropractic practices or diverse patient populations. A significant limitation is the reliance on self-reported metrics, particularly for pain and improvement percentages, which introduce subjectivity and potential recall bias. The absence of a control group prevents the definitive attribution of observed improvements solely to the chiropractic interventions, as other confounding factors or the natural course of the condition cannot be ruled out. Furthermore, the selection of cases for this series may introduce selection bias, as only verified outcomes were included. Finally, the relatively small sample size (n=12) restricts the statistical power and the ability to draw broad conclusions.