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July 2026 Healthy News from Connected Chiropractic: 2026 Research Roundup: Chiropractic Care, Exercise, and Low Back Pain Relief

2026 STUDIES BACK CHIROPRACTIC CARE FOR LOW BACK PAIN RELIEF

If you're dealing with low back pain, here's something worth feeling good about: 2026 has already brought some encouraging research that supports what you're doing right now by seeing your chiropractor here at Connected Chiropractic. 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 follow your progress and talk with you about it — meaning better, more personalized conversations about your recovery. (1) For our patients managing pain over the long haul, a systematic review looking specifically at older adults with chronic spinal conditions found real support for spinal manipulative therapy as an effective option — reassuring news if you or a loved one have wondered whether chiropractic care still works well later in life. (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 Connected Chiropractic!

Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Kurt Olding on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson  as he discusses the importance of working with the right spine care provider for your back or neck pain condition 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 pairing them with the right exercise can take your relief even further? A recent network meta-analysis compared therapeutic exercise and manual therapy techniques head-to-head and verified that combining approaches leads to better outcomes for self-reported disability in chronic low back pain. (5) Similarly, a new study protocol is examining 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 deskbound all day. (6) Since exercise and manual therapy together continue to prove themselves as a winning 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 sincerely positive feedback from participants. (7) So during your next visit, ask us about exercises — or Pilates — you can work into your normal routine around Elgin. Your back and core will feel the difference!

Schedule your next appointment with us at Connected Chiropractic soon. We look forward to seeing you!