Most of the focus for heart heath is on diet, exercise, and prescription medications; however studies show that Chiropractic treatments could help to improve the overall health of the heart. Chiropractic Adjustments to the cervical and thoracic spine may lower blood pressure in individuals suffering from hypertension and provide a better heart rate for everyone.
In a study conducted by the Department of Preventive Medicine at Rush University in 2007, realignment of the atlas vertebrae, also known as the C1 vertebrae of the cervical spine, can help tolower systolic blood pressure in people suffering from hypertension.
The study conducted by the Department of Preventive Medicine at Rush University also found that this same realignment of the C1 vertebraelowered the diastolic blood pressure.
There's also some indication that adjustments to the cervical spine, which are the seven vertebrae found in the neck, may help lower your heart rate. This is largely due to the eight pairs of cervical nerves located within this area of the spine. When the cervical spine is placed in alignment, the nervous system is allowed to better communicate with the rest of the body. In relation to the heart, the improved communication can help bring your heart rate down to a healthy level.
For more information:
Journal of Human Hypertension
Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
To learn more about how Chiropractic benefits your heart health, please ask Dr. Heidi for more information.
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