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Backstrom Chiropractic

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Backstrom Chiropractic

Dr. Donald Backstrom is dedicated to helping you achieve your health goals, combining skill and expertise with over 30 years of experience.

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07/29/2026

Lifelong Exercise Linked to Healthier Brain Aging.

A systematic review of 20 longitudinal studies found that adults who remained physically active over time tended to maintain healthier brain structure and cognitive function than their less active peers, particularly in areas related to executive function, processing speed, and memory.

BMC Neurology, June 2026

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

496 Crescent Blvd. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Open
Mon.- Wed. 08:00-12:00PM | 03:00-06:00PM
Thur. 08:00-12:00PM

Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 630-790-2440

07/28/2026

SI Joint Dysfunction Can Mimic Low Back Problems.

The sacroiliac (SI) joints connect the spine to the pelvis and help transfer forces between the upper and lower body. Previous research suggests SI joint dysfunction may contribute to 15–30% of chronic low back pain cases, yet it is often overlooked. In this study, 100 patients with suspected SI joint dysfunction experienced rapid and persistent improvements in pain after SI joint manipulation. These findings suggest it may be worthwhile to consider SI joint dysfunction when low back or sciatica-like pain does not respond as expected to lumbar spine-focused treatment.

Neurologia i Neurochirurgia Polska, June 2026

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

496 Crescent Blvd. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Open
Mon.- Wed. 08:00-12:00PM | 03:00-06:00PM
Thur. 08:00-12:00PM

Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 630-790-2440

07/27/2026

Low Magnesium Status Associated with Dementia Risk.

Magnesium helps support normal nerve function, blood vessel health, and communication between brain cells. A study of more than 325,000 adults found that repeatedly low blood magnesium levels were associated with a 33% higher risk of dementia and a 63% higher risk of vascular dementia.

Frontiers in Nutrition, June 2026

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

496 Crescent Blvd. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Open
Mon.- Wed. 08:00-12:00PM | 03:00-06:00PM
Thur. 08:00-12:00PM

Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 630-790-2440

07/26/2026

“Trouble shared is trouble halved.”

~ Dorothy L. Sayers

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

496 Crescent Blvd. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Open
Mon.- Wed. 08:00-12:00PM | 03:00-06:00PM
Thur. 08:00-12:00PM

Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 630-790-2440

07/25/2026

Higher Legume Intake May Protect Against Ulcerative Colitis.

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the colon that can lead to abdominal pain and digestive disruption. A recent study that included 1,122 participants found that individuals with the highest legume intake had 79% lower odds of ulcerative colitis, suggesting legumes may play a role in supporting gut health and lowering inflammatory disease risk.

Current Therapeutic Research, March 2026

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

496 Crescent Blvd. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Open
Mon.- Wed. 08:00-12:00PM | 03:00-06:00PM
Thur. 08:00-12:00PM

Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 630-790-2440

$Poor Sleep May Contribute to Serious Fall Risk. Sleep assessments completed by recent hip fracture patients revealed tha...$

07/24/2026

Poor Sleep May Contribute to Serious Fall Risk.

Sleep assessments completed by recent hip fracture patients revealed that 73.3% had poor sleep quality before their injury, compared with 33.3% of an age-matched control group. The authors note that poor sleep may impair balance, reaction time, and physical recovery, increasing fall risk.

Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation, March 2026

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

496 Crescent Blvd. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Open
Mon.- Wed. 08:00-12:00PM | 03:00-06:00PM
Thur. 08:00-12:00PM

Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 630-790-2440

07/23/2026

Midlife Cataracts May Signal Stroke Risk.

An analysis of Taiwan's National Health Insurance Research Database revealed that adults diagnosed with cataracts between the ages of 40 and 64 had a 33% higher risk of ischemic stroke than similar individuals without cataracts. The authors suggest that cataracts and stroke may share underlying biological mechanisms related to vascular health and aging. These findings indicate that eye health may provide insight into broader cardiovascular risk.

Irish Journal of Medical Science, May 2026

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

496 Crescent Blvd. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Open
Mon.- Wed. 08:00-12:00PM | 03:00-06:00PM
Thur. 08:00-12:00PM

Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 630-790-2440

07/22/2026

Too Much Sedentary Time Linked to Stroke.

An analysis of data concerning 37,385 adults found that each additional hour of daily sitting was associated with a 5% higher likelihood of stroke.

Medicine, May 2026

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

496 Crescent Blvd. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Open
Mon.- Wed. 08:00-12:00PM | 03:00-06:00PM
Thur. 08:00-12:00PM

Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 630-790-2440

07/21/2026

Treatment for Neck-Related Headaches.

Cervicogenic headaches are secondary headaches that originate from dysfunction in the cervical spine or surrounding neck structures. A systematic review that included 29 studies found that manual therapies are an effective intervention for reducing cervicogenic headache intensity. Treatment for cervicogenic and other types of headaches are a leading reason patients seek chiropractic care.

Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, January 2026

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

496 Crescent Blvd. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Open
Mon.- Wed. 08:00-12:00PM | 03:00-06:00PM
Thur. 08:00-12:00PM

Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 630-790-2440

07/20/2026

More Than Two Hours of Social Media May Affect Mood in Teens.

Among nearly 1,200 adolescents, researchers found that more than two hours of daily social media use was associated with an increased future risk of depressive symptoms and poor well-being, particularly during the early teenage years.

Medical Journal of Australia, June 2026

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:

“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

496 Crescent Blvd. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Open
Mon.- Wed. 08:00-12:00PM | 03:00-06:00PM
Thur. 08:00-12:00PM

Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 630-790-2440

Address

496 Crescent Boulevard
Glen Ellyn, IL
60137

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 12pm
	3pm - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 12pm
	3pm - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 12pm
	3pm - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 12pm

Telephone

+16307902440

Website

http://www.backstromwellness.com/

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