Good News For Back Pain in La Grande: Chiropractic and Older Adults Are A Great Match.

April 28, 2026

If you're over 55 and have been curious about chiropractic care but wondered, "Is it safe for someone my age?" — a new research study has some very reassuring answers. A 2026 systematic review published in Chiropractic & Manual Therapies (1) took a deep dive into the safety of chiropractic treatment specifically for adults over 55, and what they found may surprise you.

THE NUMBERS DON'T LIE

Researchers combed through thousands of studies, finally analyzing 25 articles involving real patients receiving chiropractic spinal manipulation and related treatments. Out of 412 recorded treatment-related events, the overwhelming majority were mild to moderate — things like temporary muscle soreness, some stiffness, or occasional lightheadedness. So what did they find? Zero catastrophic adverse events. Not one. That's a result worth celebrating.

GOOD NEWS FOR CAUTIOUS PATIENTS

Many older adults and their families imagine chiropractic care is too aggressive or risky as we age. The research simply doesn't back that up. This is a body of evidence spanning thousands of treatments in an older adult population that often arrives in the chiropractor’s office like ours at Dr. Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC already suffering with bak and neck pain, arthritis, and complex health histories. It highlighted that chiropractic care is never one-size-fits-all — especially for older patients, where gentler, customized approaches - like ours here at Dr. Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC that includes Cox® Technic - are the standard of care. Rest easy knowing that Dr. Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC in La Grande offers experienced, compassionate chiropractic care — with the gentle, experienced hands your aging spine will appreciate.

GETTING TO THE RIGHT PROVIDER MATTERS.

Listen to this Podcast with Dr. Kurt Olding on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he illustrates the novel new process designed to help back pain patients connect with the right provider via a "primary spine care specialist" program. The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management would fit that program perfectly with its gentle delivery of treatment — and it just might be the thing your spine has been waiting for.

CONTACT Dr. Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC

Whether you're struggling with bothersome low back pain, neck stiffness, or simply want to stay mobile and active as the years go by, chiropractic care deserves a serious look. The evidence is growing — and it's pointing in a very friendly direction for older folks.

Schedule your appointment with Dr. Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC soon! Your spine has been working hard for a long time. It's time to give it some support.

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