July 2026 Healthy News from Dr. Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC: 2026 Research Roundup: Chiropractic Care, Exercise, and Low Back Pain Relief

2026 STUDIES BACK CHIROPRACTIC CARE FOR LOW BACK PAIN RELIEF

Living with low back pain? Here's a reason to smile — new 2026 research is boosting that chiropractic care is a smart move. One 2026 study looked closely at how people depict feeling "worse" with low back pain, and it's helping chiropractors refine how we check in with you and guide your care. (1) Good news for our patients managing pain over time: a systematic review centered on older adults with chronic spinal issues confirmed spinal manipulative therapy as a genuinely effective option. (2) Over in Switzerland, researchers explored how chiropractic care fits into an integrative model of pain management — a reminder that your treatment here is part of caring for your whole self. (3) And as chiropractic care continues to grow and gain recognition worldwide, ongoing work on professional standards and regulation — like a recent look at how chiropractic is governed in Italy — shows the field is budding into an even more accountable, trusted part of healthcare everywhere. (4) So the next time you come in for an appointment, know you're part of something bigger: real research confirming chiropractic care as a smart, effective choice for low back pain. We are privileged to share this journey with you at Dr. Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC!

Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Kurt Olding on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he discusses 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: Exercise + Manual Therapy/Spinal Manipulation for Chronic Low Back Pain

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 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 deskbound 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! Research on machine-based Pilates programs found inspiring results for low back pain and quality of life in older adults, backed by genuinely positive feedback from those who tried it. (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 La Grande. Your spine (and your core) will thank you!

Schedule your next appointment with us at Dr. Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC today. We look forward to seeing you!