Scientists have recently published a paper in the Journal of Neuroscience that found pathways which explain what many Chiropractic patients have experienced for decades. Chiropractic adjustments to the neck can help regulate blood pressure and lower hypertension (high blood pressure).
The researchers propose that nervous signals from the neck could also play a key role in supplying the brain with an adequate blood supply as we change posture, such as from lying down to standing up. Neck injuries, such as whiplash, can disrupt the movement and alignment of the neck and interfere with these signals.It also helps explain postural hypotension - fainting which can be caused by standing up too fast because not enough blood gets to the brain
In 2007 a placebo-controlled study demonstrated that a specific Chiropractic adjustment to the upper neck could lower blood pressure in those with hypertension.
This is good news for those who are looking to help managing their blood pressure without drugs, or as little medication as possible.
https://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/340/how_a_pain_in_the_neck_could_be_bad_for_your_blood_pressure
http://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/news/20070316/chiropractic-cuts-blood-pressure
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