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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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10/28/2026

Overall Fitness Was Strongly Associated with Living Longer.

In a study of more than 13,400 adults age 65 and older, participants with the highest overall fitness—including cardiovascular endurance, muscle strength, balance, agility, and flexibility—had a 61% lower risk of death from any cause over the following seven years than those with the lowest fitness.

JAMA Network Open, August 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

10/27/2026

Nearly One in Five Concussion Patients Experience Neck Pain.

Among 71,176 active-duty service members diagnosed with mild traumatic brain injury, 18.4% also experienced neck pain, which was associated with higher rates of posttraumatic headaches (16.1% vs. 6.2%) and post-concussion syndrome (18.8% vs. 11.0%).

Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy Open, July 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

10/26/2026

Severe Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Higher Depression Odds.

A study examining 12 years of health records from more than 62,980 adults found that individuals with severe vitamin D deficiency had 20% higher adjusted odds of depressive symptoms compared with those who had sufficient vitamin D levels.

Nutrients, September 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

10/25/2026

“There was never a night or a problem that could defeat sunrise or hope.”

~ Bernard Williams
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

10/24/2026

Mediterranean Diet Linked to Lower Pancreatic Cancer Risk.

The Mediterranean diet is an eating pattern centered on vegetables, fruits, beans, whole grains, nuts, olive oil, and fish, while limiting processed foods and red meat. A meta-analysis of data from 14 observational studies found that greater adherence to the Mediterranean diet is associated with a 10% lower risk of pancreatic cancer, one of the most lethal cancers.

Frontiers in Nutrition, September 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

10/23/2026

Lifestyle Factors Linked to Most Early-Onset Colorectal Cancers.

Colorectal cancer rates have been increasing among adults under age 50, with lifestyle-related exposures accounting for much of the estimated risk. Researchers calculated that known lifestyle and medical factors explained 61.4% of cases among adults ages 30–49, compared with 55.2% among those ages 50–69 and 56.4% among older adults. Low-fiber intake was the leading contributor among younger adults at 16.7%, followed by to***co smoking at 16.3%, alcohol drinking at 15.6%, and obesity at 7.8%.

European Journal of Cancer Prevention, September 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

10/22/2026

Cardiovascular Risk Higher Among Women with Endometriosis.

New research suggests that endometriosis—a condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus, often causing pelvic pain and fertility problems—is associated with a 69% higher risk of cardiovascular disease. The authors cite several possible explanations, including chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, less favorable cholesterol levels, and shared genetic susceptibility.

Journal of Global Health, September 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

10/21/2026

Specialized Resistance Training Shows Promise for Healthy Aging.

Eccentric overload training focuses resistance on the portion of a movement when a muscle is lengthening—for example, while slowly lowering into a squat. A meta-analysis of data from 15 randomized trials found that this approach may improve lower-body strength as well as explosive power in aging adults, helping them maintain physical function and potentially supporting their ability to avoid serious falls.

Experimental Gerontology, August 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

10/20/2026

Low Back and Neck Pain Have Nearly Doubled in Last 30 Years.

Using data from the Global Burden of Disease study, researchers found that low back pain cases grew from 386.7 million in 1990 to 628.8 million in 2021, with neck pain also increasing substantially during this timeframe, rising from 114.6 million to 206.0 million cases.

Journal of Pain Research, August 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

10/19/2026

1 in 7 People Experience Poor Mental Health.

Worldwide, mental disorders—particularly anxiety and depressive disorders—affected 1.17 billion people in 2023, equivalent to approximately 1 in every 7 people.

Chinese Medical Journal, September 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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