July 2026 Healthy News from Chiropractic Spine Sports And Rehabilitation: 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 Chiropractic Spine Sports And Rehabilitation. 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 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) Meanwhile, research out of Switzerland highlighted chiropractic medicine's role as part of an integrative approach to pain management, emphasizing that the care you receive here fits into a bigger picture of whole-person wellness, not just a quick fix. (3) As chiropractic care builds trust worldwide, ongoing regulatory research — like a recent Italian study — reflects a profession maturing into an even more reliable part of the healthcare landscape. (4) So the next time you visit, know you're part of something bigger: real research confirming chiropractic care as a smart, effective choice for low back pain. We're so glad to share this journey with you at Chiropractic Spine Sports And Rehabilitation!

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 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: Exercise + Manual Therapy/Spinal Manipulation for Chronic Low Back Pain

Chances are, if chronic low back pain lead you to us, you already love how manual therapy and spinal manipulation make you feel — but adding exercise into the mix can make things even better. 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 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) Given how well exercise and manual therapy continue to work together, here's a fun twist to consider: 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 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 Tonawanda. Your spine (and your core) will thank you!

Make your next appointment with us at Chiropractic Spine Sports And Rehabilitation soon. We look forward to helping you feel your best!