Case-series · July 29, 2026
Chiropractic Care for Chronic Back Pain: A Retrospective Case Series from TOPCHIRO Eindhoven
Abstract
Background: Chronic back pain is a prevalent musculoskeletal condition contributing to significant disability and reduced quality of life. This retrospective case series investigates the outcomes of chiropractic care for patients with chronic back pain at TOPCHIRO Eindhoven. Methods: Data were collected retrospectively from internal patient records at TOPCHIRO Eindhoven. The study included outcomes from three de-identified patients presenting with chronic back pain who underwent chiropractic treatment. Primary outcomes focused on qualitative improvements in pain, mobility, and functional capacity, as quantitative metrics were not uniformly tracked. Results: Three cases demonstrated favorable qualitative outcomes, including significant pain reduction, improved functional capabilities such as attending a festival, and sustained long-term progress. While no average quantitative metrics were available, individual patient narratives consistently indicated improvement in their chronic back pain conditions following chiropractic interventions. Conclusions: This preliminary case series suggests that chiropractic care may offer beneficial outcomes for individuals experiencing chronic back pain, leading to improved function and reduced discomfort. Further prospective studies with standardized quantitative measures are warranted to corroborate these findings. The observed improvements align with the general clinical expectations for chiropractic interventions in managing chronic back pain.
Methods
This retrospective case series was conducted at TOPCHIRO Eindhoven, a chiropractic practice located in Eindhoven, NB, Netherlands. The study design involved a review of de-identified patient records from individuals who attended the clinic for chronic back pain. Inclusion criteria for this series stipulated that patients must have presented with a primary complaint of chronic back pain and had documented outcomes following chiropractic care at TOPCHIRO Eindhoven. The specific chiropractic techniques utilized at the clinic include general chiropractic care, spinal correction, and targeted interventions for neck, back, and shoulder pain, as well as posture correction. The providers involved in the care of these patients included Kristine Bøe Friksen, Dr. Travis Corcoran, Chiara Wendt, Dr. Taylor Mutis, Kristine Boe Friksen, Lauren Tuite, Luana Simões, Lindy, Achina Gilliam, and Michelle. Data extraction focused on the chief complaint, baseline status, post-treatment status, and key outcomes as reported in the patient records or testimonials. Due to the retrospective nature and the specific format of available patient documentation, quantitative pain reduction or mobility improvement percentages were not consistently tracked or available for aggregation. Instead, the study relied on qualitative descriptions of patient progress and functional improvements. Individual case vignettes were constructed using de-identified information to illustrate the spectrum of responses to care. The primary limitation of this methodology is the reliance on qualitative self-reported outcomes and the absence of standardized quantitative metrics across all cases.
Discussion
The outcomes observed in this retrospective case series from TOPCHIRO Eindhoven suggest that chiropractic care may offer meaningful benefits for individuals suffering from chronic back pain. The individual case reports consistently highlight improvements in functional capacity and reductions in pain, aligning with general clinical expectations for chiropractic interventions in managing such conditions. For instance, the ability of one patient to attend a festival with her daughter, after years of incapacitating back pain, demonstrates a significant restoration of quality of life that extends beyond mere pain reduction. This type of functional improvement is a critical metric in chronic pain management, as it directly impacts a patient's engagement in daily and recreational activities. The observation of sustained improvement in a patient who had experienced back pain for half a lifetime challenges the notion that long-standing chronic conditions are intractable to conservative care. It suggests that even in cases of prolonged chronicity, a thorough chiropractic evaluation and consistent care can lead to positive, long-term progress. The reported significant pain reduction and enhanced comfort and function in another patient further corroborate these findings, indicating typical beneficial responses to chiropractic care. While the absence of quantitative metrics is a limitation, the qualitative improvements documented in these cases are consistent with findings in broader chiropractic literature, which often reports positive patient satisfaction and functional gains in chronic pain populations. These outcomes underscore the clinical utility of a patient-centered approach that considers individual history and aims to improve overall function and well-being, rather than solely focusing on pain scores. The clinical implications are that chiropractic care remains a viable and potentially effective options for individuals seeking conservative management for chronic back pain, particularly when other treatments have yielded limited results.
Limitations
This study has several limitations inherent to its retrospective case series design. Firstly, the data were collected from a single practice, TOPCHIRO Eindhoven, which may limit the generalizability of the findings to a broader population. Secondly, the retrospective nature means that data collection was not standardized, leading to a reliance on qualitative data and the absence of uniform quantitative metrics for pain and mobility, such as numerical pain scale scores or objective range of motion measurements. This lack prevents a robust statistical analysis of mean or median improvements. Additionally, the study lacks a control group, making it impossible to definitively attribute the observed improvements solely to chiropractic care, as natural history or other concurrent factors could have played a role. There is also a potential for selection bias, as the reported cases might represent patients with particularly favorable outcomes. Finally, the reliance on self-reported outcomes, without independent verification, introduces a subjective element to the findings.