Stronglife Corrective Chiropractic

02/24/2026

📢 New Research Alert: Posture Changes the Spine — and the Discs Too

A brand-new 2026 peer-reviewed study just published in Bioengineering (MDPI) adds powerful evidence to something we focus on every day at STRONGLIFE:

👉 Correcting posture and restoring the cervical curve doesn’t just reduce pain — it can actually improve spinal disc health.

Researchers studied adults with neck pain and reduced cervical lordosis (loss of the normal neck curve). After undergoing Chiropractic BioPhysics® (CBP®) corrective care, patients experienced:

✅ Improved cervical spinal alignment
✅ Increased cervical disc height
✅ Major reductions in neck pain
✅ Significant improvement in disability scores

Patients started with moderate pain and disability — and after corrective care, outcomes improved to minimal pain and disability levels alongside measurable structural spinal changes.

Why this matters 👇

📖 Read the research: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/13/2/229

https://cbpnonprofit.com/new-study-disc-heights-pain-function-posture-cervical-curve-improved-with-cbp-methods/

⭐ Here’s the real question:

What does YOUR neck curve look like?

Many people living with:

chronic neck tension
headaches
stiffness
poor posture
or recurring pain

have never actually measured their spinal alignment.

👉 The first step isn’t guessing — it’s measuring.

✅ We perform detailed posture and spinal alignment evaluations to determine whether structural correction is possible for you.

Call our office at 813-655-LIFE (5433) to get started and see if corrective care is right for you.

News New Research Demonstrates Significant Improvements in Cervical Disc Height and Neck Pain Following Posture-Focused Spinal Rehabilitation By: Deed E. Harrison, DC Full Published Article Study published in Bioengineering suggests Chiropractic BioPhysics® improves spinal alignment, disc morpholog...

02/17/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our February Patient of the Month – Haven B.! 🎉

Haven has truly embraced the corrective care process, and his progress reflects the dedication he brings to his health every single week. 💪

What stands out most about Haven is his consistency. He shows up ready to work, follows through with his home care, and maintains a positive attitude throughout the process — and that’s exactly how real structural correction and lasting results happen.

Corrective care isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about commitment, consistency, and trusting the process — and Haven is a perfect example of what that looks like.

We’re incredibly proud of the progress he’s made so far and excited to watch him continue building strength, stability, and long-term spinal health.

Keep it going, Haven — you’re doing awesome! 👏

02/13/2026

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE FRIDAY

💪💪 Strength training isn’t about aesthetics anymore — it’s about living well, longer.

We’re seeing a major shift in fitness priorities. For the first time, getting stronger has overtaken weight loss as the top health goal heading into 2026. Why? Because people are starting to understand that strength = longevity.

Research now shows that as little as 90 minutes of strength training per week is associated with:
✔️ Slower biological aging
✔️ Improved insulin sensitivity
✔️ Better bone density
✔️ Lower inflammation
✔️ Up to 30% lower cardiovascular risk in women

But the real win isn’t how you look — it’s how you function.

People are training so they can:
• Carry groceries without pain
• Play with their kids or grandkids
• Stay independent as they age
• Move confidently without fear

After years of working with patients, I’ve seen this firsthand: strength training often produces results that no other intervention can match.

This shift from aesthetics to healthspan is a big step forward — and it’s one we fully support.

📖 Research reference:
https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/13/11/883

Ready to train for the life you want to keep living? 👊

Telomere length is an index of cellular aging. Healthy lifestyles are associated with reduced oxidative stress and longer telomeres, whereas unhealthy behaviors are related to shorter telomeres and greater biological aging. This investigation was designed to determine if strength training accounted....

02/13/2026

We just received another great review on Google:

02/10/2026

💧 Why Proper Hydration Matters for Your Heart ❤️

Did you know that even mild dehydration — the kind most of us overlook — quietly increases the workload on your cardiovascular system? When your body doesn’t have enough fluid, your blood volume drops. That forces your heart to work harder to keep blood flowing efficiently throughout your body, especially to your organs and muscles. Over time, this can add unnecessary strain on your heart and blood vessels.

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02/04/2026

🚨BIG NEWS for Chronic Low Back Pain Sufferers🚨

A brand-new study published in Scientific Reports (Nature) just delivered some of the strongest evidence yet that restoring lumbar lordosis isn’t just helpful — it’s predictably effective.

Researchers from the Chiropractic BioPhysics research community, including Deed E. Harrison and Ibrahim Moustafa, analyzed 431 chronic low back pain patients using advanced machine-learning models.

Here’s what they found 👇

✅ 80% achieved meaningful pain relief
✅ 95% had significant disability improvement
✅ The key driver of success? Restoring the lumbar curve
✅ Better alignment + proper treatment frequency + patient compliance = better outcomes

This is important because many guidelines lump all “traction” together and call it ineffective. But this study clearly shows that lumbar extension traction, designed specifically to increase lumbar lordosis, is completely different from generic traction that can actually flatten the spine.

📊 Even cooler? Machine-learning models confirmed that outcomes were consistent and predictable when care was delivered with biomechanical precision.

💡 Translation for patients:
When we correct the structure, the function improves — and the relief lasts.

This is exactly why we focus on structural spinal correction, not just temporary symptom relief, here at STRONGLIFE Corrective Chiropractic.

If you or someone you love has been dealing with chronic low back pain and feels stuck in the cycle of short-term fixes, this research shows there is a better path forward.

🔗 Study link: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-026-38059-9

We specialize in Corrective Chiropractic Care (CBP®), Auto Accident Injury Rehabilitation, Scoliosis Bracing (ScoliBrace®), and Therapeutic Massage. We provide personalized, evidence-based care to help you move better, heal faster, and LIVE LIFE STRONG.

01/28/2026

🟡 Turmeric & Cancer: What the New Science Actually Shows

You’ve probably heard turmeric called a “cancer-fighting superfood.” But the real story is more interesting — and more scientific — than most headlines suggest.

A new 2026 review published in Nutrients looked at how curcumin (turmeric’s active compound) affects cancer cells at the metabolic level… and the findings are fascinating.

Instead of vaguely “boosting immunity,” curcumin appears to target the unique metabolic weaknesses of cancer cells.

🔬 Cancer Cells Have a Metabolic Problem

Cancer cells grow fast — and to do that, they rewire how they use fuel:

• They burn huge amounts of glucose (sugar)
• They make excess fats to build new cell membranes
• They depend heavily on specific amino acids like glutamine
• Their mitochondria shift from energy efficiency → growth mode

This metabolic chaos is now recognized as a hallmark of cancer.

🧪 What Curcumin Does in Lab Studies

Researchers found curcumin can interfere with several of these cancer-specific pathways:

✔️ Blocks glucose processing enzymes — reducing cancer cell energy production
✔️ Reduces fat synthesis needed for rapid tumor growth
✔️ Disrupts glutamine metabolism, stressing cancer cells
✔️ Damages cancer cell mitochondria, triggering cell death pathways
✔️ Influences major signaling systems like PI3K/Akt, AMPK, NF-κB, and HIF-1α

Even more interesting: normal cells appear more resilient, likely because their metabolism isn’t already under stress.

⚠️ The Big Catch: Absorption

Curcumin’s biggest limitation isn’t effectiveness in the lab — it’s poor absorption in the human body.

Standard turmeric or curcumin powders = very little actually reaches your bloodstream.

That’s why many human studies have shown only modest results despite impressive lab data.

Newer enhanced formulations (like micelle-based delivery systems) have been shown to dramatically improve absorption — which may help bridge that gap. But clinical research in humans is still ongoing.

🧠 What This Means for You

✔️ Curcumin shows real promise for metabolic and inflammatory support
✔️ It may have preventive potential, especially for gut health
✔️ It may offer supportive benefits alongside medical care

❗ But it is not a replacement for cancer treatment
❗ And not all supplements are absorbed the same

The bigger takeaway?
Cancer prevention isn’t about one “miracle” supplement — it’s about supporting healthy cellular metabolism through nutrition, lifestyle, and smart supplementation.

📚 Reference:
Sun D, Hu D, Wang J, et al. Curcumin rewires the tumor metabolic landscape: Mechanisms and clinical prospects. Nutrients. 2026;18(1):53. https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/18/1/53

Metabolic reprogramming is a fundamental hallmark and a key driver of malignant tumors. By reshaping glucose, lipid, and amino acid metabolism, as well as mitochondrial function, it sustains the abnormal proliferation and survival of tumor cells, making it a crucial target for anti-tumor therapy. Cu...

01/27/2026

Big news in spine research — and this is exactly what we do at STRONGLIFE Corrective Chiropractic.

A practice-changing randomized clinical trial just confirmed that restoring the natural curve in the neck (cervical lordosis) doesn’t just help people feel better temporarily… it leads to lasting pain relief, improved nerve function, and even reduced reliance on medications in patients with cervical radiculopathy.

👉 Translation: Fixing the structure of the spine helps fix the function of the spine.

What the study found (2-YEAR follow-up!)

Patients who received cervical lordosis rehabilitation using extension traction — not just exercises or symptom-based therapy — experienced:

✅ Restoration of the neck’s natural curve that was maintained long after treatment
✅ Continued reduction in neck and arm pain over time
✅ Objective improvement in nerve root function (measured with neurophysiological testing)
✅ Reduced medication use, including discontinuation of opioids in some cases

Meanwhile, patients who received only traditional conservative care (stretching, exercises, modalities) saw their symptoms and nerve function regress over time.

That’s a BIG deal.

🧠 Why this matters

This study reinforces a core principle of what we do every day:

Structure influences function.

If the spine loses its normal alignment — especially the curve in the neck — nerves, muscles, and discs are placed under abnormal stress. Treating pain alone without correcting alignment is often temporary. Correcting the curve changes the long-term outcome.

How this connects to STRONGLIFE

At STRONGLIFE Corrective Chiropractic, we specialize in CBP® (Chiropractic BioPhysics) structural rehabilitation, which includes:

✔ Posture-specific adjustments
✔ Mirror-image exercises
✔ Cervical extension traction (like in this study) to help restore the natural lordosis

This isn’t just about “feeling looser” after an adjustment. It’s about measurable structural change that supports long-term nerve and spine health.

If you’ve been dealing with:
• Neck pain
• Arm pain, numbness, or tingling
• Degenerative disc issues in the neck
• Posture problems or forward head posture

…there may be more we can do than just manage symptoms.
Read the research here: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/21/6515

If you want to find out whether your neck curve could be contributing to your symptoms, message us or call the office to schedule an evaluation.

Your spine was designed with curves for a reason — and restoring them can change everything. 💚🖤

Sagittal cervical alignment is a clinically related feature in patients suffering from chronic cervical spondylotic radiculopathy (CSR).