Chronic back pain

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 care, including chiropractic, is a common management strategy. This article examines patient-reported outcomes from a private chiropractic practice. Methods: A retrospective case-series was conducted by reviewing patient files at Jaffe Chiropractic in Charlotte, NC. Two cases of chronic back pain with documented qualitative outcomes were selected for review. Data was extracted from patient narratives. Standardized quantitative pain and mobility scores were not available for this review. Results: The series comprised two individuals reporting chronic back pain. Aggregate outcome metrics were not calculated due to the qualitative nature of the data. One patient under short-term care described their back as feeling "1000% better." A second patient undergoing ongoing care for long-term chronic pain reported "substantial pain relief" and continuous improvement. Conclusions: The outcomes from this small case-series suggest that a multimodal chiropractic approach may provide significant symptomatic relief for some individuals with chronic back pain. These findings, while positive, are anecdotal and highlight the need for larger, controlled studies with standardized metrics to validate these observations.

July 28, 2026

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

Background: Chronic back pain is a widespread condition that significantly impacts quality of life and function. Conservative care, including chiropractic approaches, is often sought for symptom management. This article examines patient outcomes at a single chiropractic clinic. Methods: A retrospective case series was conducted on three patients (n=3) with chronic back pain who received care at Platinum Chiropractic in Grand Rapids, MI. Data were extracted from patient files, including chief complaint, baseline functional status, and qualitative post-treatment outcomes. The interventions were individualized and could include chiropractic adjustments and rehabilitative exercises. Quantitative pain and mobility scores were not available for analysis. Results: All three cases reported positive outcomes. Case 1 experienced steady improvement in persistent back pain with ongoing care. Case 2, who faced severe pain and required back surgery, successfully regained mobility with chiropractic support before and after the procedure. Case 3, who had endured years of chronic pain, reported a significant reduction in pain. Aggregate quantitative analysis was not performed due to the nature of the available data. Conclusions: The outcomes in this small case series suggest that an individualized chiropractic care plan may be beneficial for managing chronic back pain and supporting functional recovery, even in complex cases involving surgical intervention. These findings highlight the potential role of chiropractic care but require confirmation through more rigorous study designs.