neck pain

July 29, 2026

Chiropractic Management of Cervicalgia: A Retrospective Case-Series from Total Health Chiropractic, Coralville, Iowa

Background: Neck pain, often referred to as cervicalgia, is a highly prevalent musculoskeletal condition impacting quality of life and productivity. Current management strategies vary, with chiropractic care being a common non-pharmacological approach. This study retrospectively evaluates the clinical outcomes of chiropractic intervention for cervicalgia at a single practice. Methods: A retrospective case series was conducted on 23 patients presenting with cervicalgia at Total Health Chiropractic in Coralville, IA. Data were extracted from patient records, focusing on the diagnosis of M54.2 (Cervicalgia) and reported treatment timelines. The primary outcome was the resolution of symptoms as indicated by patient records. Secondary outcomes, such as mean pain reduction and mobility improvement, were not quantitatively tracked. Results: Out of 23 documented cases, all patients experienced relief of their neck pain, with symptom resolution timelines ranging from within 3 weeks to after 8 sessions. For example, in Case 1, relief was noted by visit 5, and in Case 4, improvement was observed after 4 weeks. No aggregate quantitative metrics for pain or mobility were available. Conclusions: This case series suggests that chiropractic care at Total Health Chiropractic may be associated with positive outcomes for patients experiencing cervicalgia, with notable symptom resolution documented across various patient visit schedules. Further prospective studies with standardized outcome measures are warranted.