July 2026 Healthy News from Moriarty 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 struggling 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 Moriarty Chiropractic. Researchers recently dug into how patients see setbacks in their low back pain journey, helping practices like ours communicate more clearly and personally about how you're really doing . (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) 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) 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 glad you're on this journey with us at Moriarty Chiropractic!

Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Kurt Olding on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he talks about 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 coupling 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 confirmed 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! Research on machine-based Pilates programs found encouraging results for low back pain and quality of life in older adults, backed by openly 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 Nashua. Your spine (and your core) will thank you!

Schedule your next appointment with us at Moriarty Chiropractic today. Come see us — we're here to help!