Research Reveals Dramatic Kyphosis Correction and Pain Resolution After Chiropractic BioPhysics® Care

By: Deed E. Harrison, DC

BREAKING RESEARCH NEWS!

PRESS RELEASE

Eagle, Idaho — October 14, 2025 — A new peer-reviewed study published in Healthcare (MDPI) reports a dramatic reduction—and long-term resolution—of severe, chronic mid-back pain following Chiropractic BioPhysics® (CBP®) corrective spinal rehabilitation in a patient who had previously failed to improve with conventional care.

The case study, authored by Dr. Kyle Longo, Dr. Jason W. Haas, Dr. Paul A. Oakley, and Dr. Deed E. Harrison, documents the recovery of a 40-year-old woman who had suffered for over a decade from debilitating thoracic pain that limited her ability to perform daily activities and martial arts training. Previous treatments—including physical therapy, standard chiropractic manipulation, and trigger-point injections—provided only temporary relief.

Using CBP® Mirror Image® exercises, spinal traction, and postural corrective protocols over a three-month period, the patient experienced:

• Pain reduction from 8/10 to 2/10 post-care and 0/10 at nine-month follow-up
• Thoracic kyphosis correction from 66.2° to 45.2°, maintained at 47.7° after nine months
• Complete restoration of daily function and athletic activity

Advanced AI-assisted mensuration software (PostureRay®, PostureCo, Inc.) confirmed radiographic changes, underscoring the reliability and reproducibility of objective spine measurements in conservative care settings.

“This study highlights that structural spinal correction—not just symptom management—can yield lasting, measurable improvements in chronic pain and disability,” said Dr. Deed Harrison, CEO of Chiropractic BioPhysics® and President of CBP Non-Profit, Inc. “It’s another example of how targeted, biomechanics-based rehabilitation can change lives—even in cases where traditional approaches have failed.”

Clinical Significance

This case highlights that structural spinal correction—rather than symptomatic care—can achieve durable, long-term outcomes even in patients with chronic pain and radiographically evident deformities.

Key takeaways for clinicians:

• CBP® methods demonstrated objective, measurable sagittal alignment correction and clinically meaningful pain reduction (MCID achieved).
• Radiographic mensuration was performed using AI-assisted PostureRay® software, confirming high reliability in quantifying spinal changes.
• The report reinforces that non-surgical, biomechanics-based interventions can be effective in cases unresponsive to conventional therapy.

Study Citation

Longo, K., Haas, J.W., Oakley, P.A., & Harrison, D.E. (2025). Reduction in Severe, Chronic Mid-Back Pain Following Correction of Sagittal Thoracic Spinal Alignment Using Chiropractic BioPhysics® Spinal Rehabilitation Program Following Prior Failed Treatment: A Case Report with 9-Month Follow-Up. Healthcare, 13(20), 2587.

https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare13202587

About CBP Non-Profit

This publication reflects the mission of CBP Non-Profit—advancing spine and posture research to improve patient care worldwide. Our ongoing projects continue to validate the role of posture correction in musculoskeletal and neurological health.

 Learn more: www.CBPNonprofit.com

About CBP Non-Profit
CBP NonProfit is a 501(c)(3) research foundation dedicated to the advancement of spine rehabilitation through high-quality, peer-reviewed chiropractic and physiotherapy research. With over 350 published studies to date, CBP NonProfit is a global leader in evidence-based spinal care innovation.