July 2026 Healthy News from Hollstrom & Associates Inc: 2026 Research Roundup: Chiropractic Care, Exercise, and Low Back Pain Relief

2026 STUDIES BACK CHIROPRACTIC CARE FOR LOW BACK PAIN RELIEF

Dealing with low back pain? You'll want to hear this: fresh 2026 research is validating the path you're already on with chiropractic care here at Hollstrom & Associates Inc. A recent study followed people with low back pain to understand how they judge whether they're getting "worse," and the findings help chiropractors like ours fine-tune how we track your progress and talk with you about it — meaning better, more personalized conversations about your recovery. (1) For anyone wondering if chiropractic care still delivers results later in life, a systematic review focused on older adults with chronic spinal conditions says yes — spinal manipulative therapy holds up. (2) Research coming out of Switzerland underscored chiropractic care's role within a bigger, integrative approach to pain — validating that what you get here goes beyond a quick fix. (3) As chiropractic care builds trust worldwide, ongoing regulatory research — like a recent Italian study — shows a profession maturing into an even more reliable part of the healthcare landscape. (4) So the next time you're on our table, know this: you're not just feeling better, you're part of a growing body of evidence demonstrating that chiropractic care is a smart, well-supported choice for low back pain. We're so pleased you're on this journey with us at Hollstrom & Associates Inc!

Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Kurt Olding on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he talks about the importance of finding the right spine care provider for your spine and the benefit of The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management in getting relief.

CHIROPRACTIC TIP OF THE MONTH: Move More, Feel Better: Why Adding Exercise to Your Chiropractic Care Pays Off

If you've been coming to see us for chronic low back pain, you already know that manual therapy and spinal manipulation feel great — but did you know that coupling them with the right exercise can take your relief even further? A recent large-scale analysis compared therapeutic exercise against manual therapy techniques and found that combining the two produces better results for disability linked to chronic low back pain .. (5) Similarly, a new study protocol is looking into manual therapy paired with core muscle training specifically for sedentary individuals with chronic low back pain — because let's face it, most of us could use a little extra core strength when we're sitting at a desk all day. (6) Since exercise and manual therapy together continue to prove themselves as a engaging combination, here's a fun idea worth trying: Pilates! Recent research on a machine-based Pilates program found real improvements in quality of life and low back pain among older adults, along with genuinely positive feedback from participants. (7) So next time you're in for an adjustment, ask us about simple exercises — or maybe even Pilates — you can add to your everyday routine around Largo. Your spine (and your core) will thank you!

Make your next appointment with us at Hollstrom & Associates Inc today. We look forward to helping you feel your best!