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Chiropractic therapy is an effective treatment for a broad range of health conditions—that said, most people who haven’t received a spinal adjustment tend to associate this method with conditions like back pain. While chiropractic therapy is useful in this respect, studies indicate it can also help patients who suffer from high blood pressure. Because hypertension is a dangerous condition, chiropractic treatment is often a crucial component of a prescribed wellness strategy.

Chiropractic therapyYour heart is constantly pushing blood through your arteries, channels which carry the blood to various sections in your body. Physicians determine blood pressure by taking two measurements: systolic pressure and diastolic pressure. 

Systolic is the top number in a blood pressure reading, referring to the pressure in the arteries during a heartbeat. Diastolic pressure is the bottom number. It corresponds to the pressure in the arteries between beats. Ideally, you want your blood pressure to be 120/80 mmHg or lower.

At 120–139/80–89 mmHg, you’re creeping dangerously close to hypertension levels. Hypertension begins in the 140–159/90–99 mmHg levels, and anything higher is particularly threatening. Hypertension can lead to a heart attack, stroke, or a similar health crisis if left unaddressed.

Because there are many potential causes of high blood pressure, there are also a variety of treatment methods to consider. Lifestyle changes play a key role in treatment plans. That said, spinal adjustments should, too.

According to a study published in the March 2007 edition of the Journal of Human Hypertension, chiropractic adjustments can bring about significant decreases in blood pressure, with benefits lasting up to eight weeks or more. If you’re trying to relieve high blood pressure, get in touch with a local chiropractor. They’ll offer a solution to bring about real change without unwanted side effects.

 

To learn more about the benefits of chiropractic therapy, schedule an appointment at Walch Chiropractic Center PC, serving clients in and around the Birmingham, AL area. Visit them online for more info, or give them a call at (205) 699­-4433.

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