07/25/2025
A Breakthrough Study Linking Posture and Chronic Pain
A new 2025 study published in Scientific Reports has confirmed what chiropractors have observed for years: spinal misalignment plays a major role in chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia.
Researchers used 3D spinal imaging and machine learning to assess posture in over 300 fibromyalgia patients. They found that distortions like forward head posture, pelvic tilt, and vertebral rotation strongly predicted symptom severity—including pain, poor sleep, emotional distress, and reduced quality of life.
Key findings:
Vertebral rotation over 10° sharply increased pain severity
Postural distortions correlated with sleep disturbance, cognitive dysfunction, and emotional strain
Machine learning models achieved R² values as high as 0.97
This is a big win for the chiropractic profession, especially for those focused on correcting vertebral subluxation and restoring structural alignment.
At Knoxville Chiropractic Solutions, we use posture-based assessments and corrective techniques designed to address these exact issues. Our goal is not just to relieve symptoms, but to help your body function and heal more effectively.
If you or someone you love is struggling with chronic pain, fatigue, or fibromyalgia, this research is a powerful reminder: your posture isn’t just about how you look—it’s about how you live.
For those interested in diving deeper, the full open-access study is available here:
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-05390-6
Curious to learn more? We’re happy to answer your questions or schedule a consultation.
This study leveraged machine learning (ML) models to explore the relationship between three-dimensional (3D) spinal alignment parameters and clinical outcomes in patients suffering from fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). A cohort of 303 FMS patients, diagnosed according to the 2016 American College of Rhe...