Largo Strong Bones, Fewer Falls Vitamin D Plays a Bigger Role Than You Think
VITAMIN D IS GOOD FOR US ALL, ESPECIALLY US OLDER FOLKS!
If vitamin D has come up at your chiropractic visits lately, you're not alone — and there's solid science behind why it keeps entering the conversation. This sunshine vitamin is quietly doing essential work in our bodies — and two newly published research papers remind us just how much it matters, especially as we get older. At Hollstrom & Associates Inc, we love sharing research like this with our patients in Largo — read on to see what the latest science says about vitamin D and your health and how adding it to the chiropractic treatment plan may benefit you!
WHAT THE LATEST RESEARCH IS TELLING US
A major systematic review and meta-analysis released in The BMJ: British Medical Journal in May 2026 examined 69 clinical trials concerning nearly 154,000 participants to calculate calcium and vitamin D supplementation for the prevention of falls and fractures. Researchers found that calcium and vitamin D consumed in combination was linked to a somewhat decreased risk for fractures — a meaningful finding for anyone who has watched a parent or grandparent struggle after a fall. No single supplement tells the whole story of good health, but when research like this points out a consistent pattern, it's worth paying attention. (1)
The second paper, published in Frontiers in Endocrinology in April 2026, looked even more broadly at what vitamin D offers aging bodies. Vitamin D supplementation, especially blended with physical exercise, is associated with improvements in muscle strength and postural balance in osteoporotic patients, and a reduced risk of falling. That's a big deal — because strong muscles and good balance are two of the best defenses against the falls that lead to fractures in the first place. (2)
MORE THAN JUST BONES — VITAMIN D'S REACH SURPRISES US
What's noticeable is that the research found roughly 6 in 10 older adults are vitamin D-deficient — and the consequences extend well beyond bones, touching muscle health, heart function, brain health, and even how long we live. Simply put, vitamin D is one of those nutrients our whole body is counting on. (2)
YOUR SPINE, YOUR NUTRITION, YOUR CARE PLAN — ALL CONNECTED
Here at Hollstrom & Associates Inc, we care about the whole you — not just the joint or disc that brought you in the door. Cox® Technic, the gentle, non-force spinal manipulation we use to alleviate back pain from disc and non-disc conditions, works brilliantly alongside good nutrition. Healthy vitamin D levels support the muscles and bones that border your spine, which means your treatments may feel better and hold longer when your body has the building blocks it needs.
CONTACT Hollstrom & Associates Inc
So are you ready? Talk with your chiropractor at Hollstrom & Associates Inc about getting your vitamin D levels checked — a simple blood test tells the story. Many of us, especially those of us spending more time indoors, are running low without knowing it. Whether it's a supplement, a little more time in the sun, or vitamin D-rich foods like salmon and fortified dairy, little things add up.
Your spine, your muscles, your bones — they all work together. So do we.
Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Anna Jurik on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as she highlights the benefits of The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management for neck pain.
