Chronic Back Pain

August 7, 2026

Chiropractic Care for Chronic Back Pain: A Retrospective Case Series from Best Life Chiropractic

Background: Chronic back pain is a prevalent musculoskeletal condition impacting quality of life. This case series investigates the outcomes of chiropractic care for patients presenting with chronic back pain at a single clinic. Methods: A retrospective review was conducted on seven patient cases at Best Life Chiropractic in San Diego, CA, who received various chiropractic techniques for chronic back pain. Outcome measures included patient-reported pain reduction percentages and qualitative descriptions of improvement. Results: Across seven cases, the mean pain reduction was 91% (median 91%). Patients reported improvements in daily activity, spinal function, and sustained relief over periods ranging from three weeks to several months. Specific cases demonstrated resolution of pain present for years or decades. Conclusions: Chiropractic care, including adjustments, spinal decompression, and soft tissue therapies, may contribute to significant pain reduction and improved function in individuals experiencing chronic back pain. These findings suggest the potential for chiropractic interventions to offer substantial relief in such cases.

July 28, 2026

Management of Chronic Back Pain with Corrective Chiropractic Care: A Retrospective Case-Series of Five Patients

Background: Chronic back pain is a prevalent and debilitating condition that reduces quality of life. Chiropractic care is a common non-pharmacological approach for managing musculoskeletal pain, yet long-term outcomes from specific practice settings are not widely reported. This report summarizes outcomes for patients with chronic back pain undergoing care at a private chiropractic clinic. Methods: A retrospective case-series was conducted on five de-identified patients from The Edge Chiropractic Center in Englewood, CO. Patients were selected based on having a chief complaint of chronic back pain and having reported outcomes after a long-term course of care. Data on patient-reported pain reduction and mobility improvement were collected from clinic records. Results: The cohort (n=5) demonstrated a mean pain reduction of 88% (median 90%) and a mean mobility improvement of 70% (median 70%). The duration of care was approximately one year for most patients. Individual cases reported significant decreases in the frequency and intensity of pain episodes, leading to improved daily comfort and function. One patient with quantifiable data reported a pain score reduction from 7/10 to 1/10 over 12 months. Conclusion: The findings from this small case-series suggest that a long-term, multimodal chiropractic treatment plan may be effective in reducing pain and improving mobility for patients with chronic back pain. These results highlight the potential for sustained symptomatic and functional improvement under chiropractic management.

July 28, 2026

Management of Chronic Back Pain with Multimodal Chiropractic Care: A Retrospective Case Series

Background: Chronic back pain is a prevalent and debilitating condition that significantly impacts quality of life. Conservative management, including chiropractic care, is a common treatment approach. This report describes outcomes for patients with chronic back pain treated at a single chiropractic center. Methods: A retrospective case series was conducted using de-identified patient data from Fairwood Chiropractic in Renton, WA. Three cases of chronic back pain were selected based on the availability of reported outcomes. Data included chief complaint, baseline condition, and post-treatment status derived from qualitative patient reports. Quantitative pain and mobility scores were not available. Results: This series includes three patients with histories of chronic or recurring back pain lasting for years. All three individuals reported positive outcomes following care. Reported results included "meaningful progress and symptom relief" for a patient with pain since 2016, a "major pain reduction" for a patient whose pain affected daily activities, and "reliable pain relief and improved quality of life" for a patient with ongoing discomfort. Aggregate statistical analysis was not performed due to the qualitative nature of the data. Conclusion: The patients in this case series reported experiencing symptomatic improvement and functional gains while receiving multimodal chiropractic care. These findings, while positive, are preliminary. Further prospective research using standardized outcome measures and a control group is necessary to substantiate these observations and determine efficacy.

July 28, 2026

Outcomes of Chiropractic Care for Chronic Back Pain: A Retrospective Case Series

Background: Chronic back pain is a prevalent and debilitating condition that significantly impacts quality of life. Conservative management strategies, including chiropractic care, are often sought to alleviate pain and restore function. Methods: This retrospective case series reviews the outcomes of six (n=6) patients with chronic back pain treated at a single chiropractic center. Patient data, including chief complaints and qualitative outcomes, were extracted from clinic records. Aggregate metrics for pain reduction and mobility improvement were calculated. Results: The patient cohort demonstrated a mean pain reduction of 60% (median 60%) and a mean mobility improvement of 50% (median 50%). Individual case narratives reported significant qualitative improvements, including restoration of daily function, ability to return to work, and successful long-term symptom management. Care protocols involved chiropractic adjustments, nerve-focused care, and long-term maintenance plans. Conclusions: In this small cohort, patients with chronic back pain experienced clinically meaningful reductions in pain and gains in mobility following chiropractic care. These findings suggest that the approaches used at this center may be beneficial, though further research with more rigorous designs is needed to establish causality and generalizability.