Case-series · July 29, 2026
Chiropractic Care for Work-from-Home Back Pain: A Retrospective Case Series at TOPCHIRO Almere
By TOPCHIRO Almere - Chiropractic Care & Spinal Correction
Abstract
Background: The increase in remote work has been associated with a rise in musculoskeletal complaints, particularly back pain. This study investigates the outcomes of chiropractic care for patients experiencing work-from-home related back pain at a single chiropractic clinic. Methods: This retrospective case series examines the records of three patients presenting with back pain attributed to prolonged desk work from home at TOPCHIRO Almere - Chiropractic Care & Spinal Correction in Almere, Netherlands. Inclusion criteria required documented chiropractic care and verified improvement. Outcome measures, including pain reduction and mobility improvement, were not quantitatively tracked. Results: All three cases reported symptom improvement following chiropractic intervention. Case 1 experienced improvement after professional evaluation and treatment. Case 2 reported highly effective symptom relief. Case 3 benefited from prompt access to care and a clear treatment plan. Specific numerical metrics for pain and mobility reduction were not available for aggregation. Conclusions: While limited by its small sample size and retrospective nature, this case series suggests that chiropractic care may be beneficial for individuals experiencing back pain exacerbated by work-from-home conditions. Further research with objective outcome measures and larger cohorts is warranted to substantiate these observations.
Methods
This retrospective case series examined the clinical outcomes of patients presenting with back pain attributed to work-from-home conditions at TOPCHIRO Almere - Chiropractic Care & Spinal Correction, located in Almere, Netherlands. The study included three de-identified patient records from individuals who sought care for work-from-home related back pain and whose treatment outcomes were documented between [Start Date: Not provided in data] and [End Date: Not provided in data]. Inclusion criteria for this series were patients who presented with a chief complaint of back pain directly linked to prolonged desk work at home, received chiropractic care from one of the providers (Dr. Travis Corcoran, Josh Motsenigos, Stavros Angelopoulos, Zoe Vogel, or Alessia de Paola), and for whom an observable improvement in their condition was noted in their records. Data captured from the patient files included the chief complaint, baseline status, post-treatment status, and key outcomes or narratives describing their experience. Specific quantitative metrics for pain reduction (e.g., using a Visual Analog Scale) or mobility improvement (e.g., range of motion measurements) were not consistently tracked across all cases, and thus mean/median values could not be calculated for these parameters. Treatment protocols generally involved Manual Chiropractic Adjustments, Spinal Correction Care Plans, Muscle & Nerve Checks, and Postural Correction & Home Exercises, consistent with the clinic's stated techniques. The primary limitation of this study is its retrospective design, relying on existing patient records which were not standardized for research purposes. This precluded systematic collection of detailed quantitative outcome measures. Other limitations include the small sample size (n=3), its single-site nature, and the descriptive rather than analytical approach to data. The absence of a control group also restricts the ability to attribute observed improvements solely to chiropractic intervention.
Discussion
The observed outcomes in this retrospective case series, though qualitative and limited to three patients, suggest that chiropractic care may offer relief for individuals experiencing back pain due to prolonged work-from-home conditions. The reported improvements across all three cases align with general clinical expectations that spinal manipulative therapy and adjunctive chiropractic care can positively influence musculoskeletal pain. The nature of work-from-home related back pain often involves biomechanical stress from sustained postures and reduced movement, which chiropractic interventions such as manual adjustments and postural correction are designed to address. The prompt care and clear treatment plans highlighted by patients may contribute to patient satisfaction and perceived efficacy. In the absence of quantitative data on pain scales or mobility, these case reports serve as preliminary indicators that patients found value in the care provided at TOPCHIRO Almere. The focus on spinal correction and muscle and nerve checks aligns with a comprehensive approach to musculoskeletal health, potentially addressing not just symptomatic pain but also underlying biomechanical contributors. These findings, while not generalizable due to the small sample size, suggest that chiropractic clinics are likely to continue to be a resource for individuals struggling with the physical consequences of remote work environments. This underscores the potential clinical implication that chiropractors can play a role in managing this increasingly common occupational health concern, particularly by offering accessible and structured care plans.
Limitations
This study is subject to several important limitations. Firstly, its retrospective case series design inherently limits the ability to establish causality, as it relies on existing clinical records not primarily designed for research. Secondly, the study is confined to a single chiropractic clinic, TOPCHIRO Almere - Chiropractic Care & Spinal Correction, which introduces potential selection bias and limits the generalizability of findings to other practice settings or patient populations. The small sample size of three cases further restricts the statistical power and broad applicability of the observations. Furthermore, the absence of standardized, objective outcome measures, such as validated pain scales or quantitative mobility assessments, meant that aggregate statistical analysis of pain reduction or mobility improvement was not possible. Improvements were primarily self-reported or qualitatively noted in patient files. Finally, the lack of a control group prevents any comparison of outcomes against other interventions or no intervention, making it impossible to definitively attribute improvements solely to the chiropractic care received.