Our Peoria Chiropractic Clinic knows that millions of people take pills to lower their blood pressure. In fact 1 in 3 people suffer from high blood pressure.

1. Peoria Chiropractic | Lowering Blood Pressure
Our Peoria Chiropractic Clinic knows that millions of people take pills to lower their blood pressure. In
fact 1 in 3 people suffer from high blood pressure. The news show, ‘Good Morning America’ highlighted
on their morning program that new research indicated that for some people chiropractic adjustments—
realigning the spine may be a better solution than taking pills. When the spine is out of alignment, it can
affect all types of disease and conditions. A study suggests that a specific type of neck adjustment may
reduce hypertension for some of the 65 million Americans suffering from it.
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The University of Chicago study, published in the Journal of Human Hypertension looked at the
possibility of a connection between a spinal realignment and a decrease in blood pressure. ''We set up a
double-blind study to really look and see if in fact this procedure was affecting high blood pressure,"
said University of Chicago Medical Center hypertension specialist Dr George Bakris. He added, "The
results were intriguing. The patients who received the chiropractic adjustments saw their blood pressure
drop an average of 17 points -- a dip that usually takes two blood pressure medications to achieve."
The idea behind the realignment is that the C-1 vertebra, located at the top of the spine, operates like a
fuse box in the body. When it's twisted, it can pinch arteries and nerves at the neck's base, which not
only causes discomfort but also affects blood flow.
Chiropractors have known since the profession's inception in 1895, that when the spine is misaligned it
can affect all types of things, all types of diseases, conditions. It has a much more profound effect on
Health of the human body than simply a low back pain or stiff neck relief treatment.
It’s truly amazing what chiropractic care can do. To learn more call our Peoria IL Chiropractic Clinic at
309-693-9200 to schedule an appointment today.