Spinal Health Score

July 28, 2026

Changes in Spinal Health Scores Following Corrective Chiropractic Care: A Retrospective Case-Series

Background: Patients seek chiropractic care for a variety of musculoskeletal complaints, with treatment success often measured by subjective pain reduction. Objective scoring systems can provide a more comprehensive view of spinal health changes. This study assesses changes in a proprietary Spinal Health Score for patients at a single chiropractic clinic. Methods: We conducted a retrospective case-series of 34 patients at Corrective Chiropractic - Buckhead. Data including initial and final Spinal Health Scores, chief complaints, and care duration were extracted from de-identified patient records. The primary outcome was the percentage change in the Spinal Health Score, a metric where higher scores indicate better spinal function. Results: The cohort of 34 patients demonstrated a mean improvement of 18% in their Spinal Health Score, with a median improvement of 15%. Patients presented with complaints including neck pain, low back pain, and extremity pain. Individual outcomes varied, with score improvements ranging widely across different timeframes. Conclusions: In this retrospective case-series, patients undergoing corrective chiropractic care showed, on average, a positive change in their Spinal Health Score. The lack of a control group and the single-clinic setting limit the generalizability of these findings. Further controlled research is needed to establish causality.