May 2026 Healthy News from Dr. Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC: Stay Upright: New Science on Falls and Chiropractic
THE SURPRISING WAY YOUR ADJUSTMENTS MAY BE PROTECTING YOU FROM FALLS
The science is clear: falls are largely preventable, and chiropractic care is emerging as one of the most promising tools to help keep you safe. What's happening inside your body tells the story — new research confirms that muscle loss and weakening physical performance are among the strongest predictors of falls in older adults, especially for those carrying extra weight. (1) The good news? Chiropractic care appears to be part of the answer. In one of the largest studies of its kind — analyzing over 116 million patient records — older adults with spinal pain who received chiropractic adjustments were significantly less likely to fall over the following year than those who didn't. (2) A systematic review from Harvard's Osher Center also reports that multiple fall risk factors fall squarely within the scope of chiropractic care, making your regular treatments more than just pain relief — they may be helping to keep you steady on your feet. (3) Ready to chat about your (and/or a loved one’s) fall risk? So are we here at Dr. Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC!
Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Nate McKee on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he shares his the treatment of a common condition affecting older spines called spinal stenosis and how using The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management helps with pain and function.
CHIROPRACTIC TIP OF THE MONTH: Good Balance Isn't Luck — It's Practice
Recent research gives us powerful reasons to take balance seriously — and the good news is you can start assessing your own risk today using the same tests doctors rely on in the office. Here's how it works: rise from a chair, walk 10 feet, turn around, and return to sitting — that's it. Taking longer than 12 seconds is a clinically recognized signal worth discussing with your chiropractor at Dr. Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC. A 2022 pilot study found that chiropractic Cox® flexion-distraction care for lumbar spinal stenosis improved scores on just this same kind of functional tests — Timed Up and Go and Five Times Sit to Stand — alongside measurable gains in balance. (4) Ready to take it a step further? Try standing on one foot — first with eyes open, then eyes closed — and see how long you can hold it. Most healthy adults can handle it; struggling is a clue your balance system needs attention. A 2026 meta-analysis of 14 clinical trials confirmed that targeted balance training — the kind that tests your body's sensory systems the way these tests do — significantly lowered fall risk and bolstered stability scores in older adults. (5) Balance, like strength, responds to training. The first step is knowing where you stand…literally! Let’s see how you are doing at your next chiropractic visit!
May your May be full of steady steps, strong balance, and a little self-care — we'd love to see you soon!