Good News For Back Pain in West Des Moines: Chiropractic and Older Adults Are A Great Match.

April 28, 2026

For older adults on the fence about chiropractic care, a new research study delivers just the reassurance you've been looking for. A rigorous 2026 study in Chiropractic & Manual Therapies (1) reviewed the evidence on chiropractic care for adults over 55 — and the results are exactly what older patients have been wanting to hear.

THE NUMBERS DON'T LIE

This was no small undertaking — scientists went through thousands of published studies before landing on 25 that met their rigorous standards for tracking real patient outcomes of those who underwent spinal manipulation. Out of 412 recorded treatment-related events, the overwhelming majority were mild to moderate — things like short-lived muscle soreness, some stiffness, or occasional lightheadedness. The verdict? Not a single catastrophic adverse event was reported. Let that sink in.

GOOD NEWS FOR CAUTIOUS PATIENTS

It's no secret that many older adults hesitate to try chiropractic care, worrying it may be too forceful or hard on an aging body. 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 Executive Chiropractic of Iowa already suffering with bak and neck pain, arthritis, and multifaceted health histories. It explained that chiropractors are trained to adapt their techniques for older patients, using gentler approaches like Cox® Technic here at Executive Chiropractic of Iowa that respect the body's changing needs. You can be rest assured that your chiropractor in West Des Moines at Executive Chiropractic of Iowa is most experienced and well educated in the gentlest approaches to back pain treatment for aging and all other spines!

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 quite well with its gentle delivery of treatment — and it may be just what your back needs to feel itself again.

CONTACT Executive Chiropractic of Iowa

Whether you're dealing 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 research is clear — gentle forms of chiropractic care and older adults are a good fit.

Schedule your appointment with Executive Chiropractic of Iowa soon! Your spine has been working hard for decades. It's time to give it some special attention.

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