Do You Suffer With High Blood Pressure?
Atlas Misalignment Has Been Shown To Be A Common Cause!
Upper Cervical Procedure Offers Hope To Those With High Blood Pressure. A non-invasive and drug-free procedure has been shown to significantly reduce blood pressure in patients with hypertension, according to an exciting study published in the Journal of Human Hypertension.
The American Heart Association states that high blood pressure, or hypertension, is defined in an adult as a systolic pressure of 140 or higher and/or a diastolic pressure of 90 or higher. Nearly one in three adults in the United States suffers with high blood pressure and over 50,000 people die each year as a result of this condition. In fact, what is more startling is that the actual number of deaths from high blood pressure rose 56% between 1994 and 2004, despite an increase in prescription drug use to combat hypertension.
According to Dr. Thad Vuagniaux, Co-Founder of the Upper Cervical Health Centers®, “the brain and brain stem play a vital role in the regulation of blood pressure. In order to have normal blood pressure, you must have proper communication between your brain and body. This is commonly referred to as “brain to body communication”. When a misalignment occurs at the top of the neck, near the level of the brain stem, brain to body communication is affected and may result in high blood pressure.”
The Atlas vertebra, which is at the top of the neck, is not anchored like all the other bones in the spine. It relies solely on soft tissue (muscles and ligaments) to stay in place, which makes it vulnerable or susceptible to a misalignment. In many patients, the Atlas can become displaced or misaligned without pain and therefore, often goes undetected and untreated. Dr. Vuagniaux states, “Upper cervical doctors have seen a link between injuries to the upper neck and high blood pressure for decades, but only recently has the medical profession begun to study how upper cervical care helps those suffering with high blood pressure”.
When a gentle and non-invasive upper cervical correction is made and the Atlas is repositioned properly, brain to body communication is restored and the body begins to heal itself. “This procedure has the effect of not one, but two blood pressure medications given in combination,” study leader George Bakris, MD, tells WebMD. “And it seems to be adverse-event free. We saw no side effects and no problems,” adds Bakris. “We were shocked to find out that we got more than double what we expected in blood pressure reduction.”
In the interview with WebMD, Dr. Bakris said, “It is pretty clear that some kind of head or neck trauma is related to this.” Upper cervical misalignments can be caused by falls, auto accidents, sports, on-the-job injuries, concussions, physical or emotional stress, poor posture, and even birth trauma.
The American Heart Association states that high blood pressure, or hypertension, is defined in an adult as a systolic pressure of 140 or higher and/or a diastolic pressure of 90 or higher. Nearly one in three adults in the United States suffers with high blood pressure and over 50,000 people die each year as a result of this condition. In fact, what is more startling is that the actual number of deaths from high blood pressure rose 56% between 1994 and 2004, despite an increase in prescription drug use to combat hypertension.
According to Dr. Thad Vuagniaux, Co-Founder of the Upper Cervical Health Centers®, “the brain and brain stem play a vital role in the regulation of blood pressure. In order to have normal blood pressure, you must have proper communication between your brain and body. This is commonly referred to as “brain to body communication”. When a misalignment occurs at the top of the neck, near the level of the brain stem, brain to body communication is affected and may result in high blood pressure.”
The Atlas vertebra, which is at the top of the neck, is not anchored like all the other bones in the spine. It relies solely on soft tissue (muscles and ligaments) to stay in place, which makes it vulnerable or susceptible to a misalignment. In many patients, the Atlas can become displaced or misaligned without pain and therefore, often goes undetected and untreated. Dr. Vuagniaux states, “Upper cervical doctors have seen a link between injuries to the upper neck and high blood pressure for decades, but only recently has the medical profession begun to study how upper cervical care helps those suffering with high blood pressure”.
When a gentle and non-invasive upper cervical correction is made and the Atlas is repositioned properly, brain to body communication is restored and the body begins to heal itself. “This procedure has the effect of not one, but two blood pressure medications given in combination,” study leader George Bakris, MD, tells WebMD. “And it seems to be adverse-event free. We saw no side effects and no problems,” adds Bakris. “We were shocked to find out that we got more than double what we expected in blood pressure reduction.”
In the interview with WebMD, Dr. Bakris said, “It is pretty clear that some kind of head or neck trauma is related to this.” Upper cervical misalignments can be caused by falls, auto accidents, sports, on-the-job injuries, concussions, physical or emotional stress, poor posture, and even birth trauma.
Are You A Candidate For Upper Cervical Care?
Dr. Grayson Blom is a Boise, Idaho native that works with a nationwide group of Doctors expertly trained and specializing in the Upper Cervical procedure. Dr. Blom is also one of the few Doctors in the state of Idaho trained and certified in the Upper Cervical procedure. We are dedicated to helping patients just like you who suffer from asthma symptoms, chronic headaches, migraines, neck pain, back pain and other spinal-related disorders.
And right now, our office is offering a COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATION to determine if you are a candidate for Upper Cervical care.
Take the first step toward reclaiming your health… Call our office directly (208) 559-0541 or fill out our consultation request form.
And right now, our office is offering a COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATION to determine if you are a candidate for Upper Cervical care.
Take the first step toward reclaiming your health… Call our office directly (208) 559-0541 or fill out our consultation request form.
A FEW SELECTED REFERENCES:
1. Torns S, Reduction in Arterial Blood Pressure Following Adjustment of Atlas to Correct Vertebral Subluxation: A Prospective Longitudinal Cohort Study, Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research ~ August 11, 2014 ~ Pages 54-60.
2. Torns S, Atlas Vertebra Realignment and Arterial Blood Pressure Regulation in 42 Subjects, Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research ~ Issue 2 ~ April 24, 2012 ~ Pages 40-45.
3. George L. Bakris, M.D, Marshall Dickholtz Sr. D.C., Peter Meyer, Ph.D, Glenda Kravitz, M.S Elizabeth Avery, MS, Martha Miller BA,
4. Jonathan Brown, D.C, C. Woodfield, Joseph Bruce M. Bell, M.D, Jason Haas; Atlas Vertebra Realignment and Achievement of Arterial Pressure Goal in Hypertensive Patients: A Pilot Study; Journal of Human Hypertension (2007) 21, 347–352.
5. Chung J, Brown J, Busa J, Resolution of Hypertension Following Reduction of Upper Cervical Vertebral Subluxation: A Case Study, Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research ~ January 2, 2014 ~ Pages 1-6.
6. Whedon E, Upper Cervical Specific Chiropractic Management of a Patient with Hypertension: A Case Report and Selective Review of the Literature, Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research ~ January 21, 2013 ~ Pages 1-13.
7. Van Dyke V, Russell D, Alcantara J, Resolution of Hypertension in a 72-Year-Old Male Following Subluxation Based Chiropractic Care: A Case Report & Selective Review of the Literature, Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research ~ November 12, 2015 ~ Pages 172-177.
2. Torns S, Atlas Vertebra Realignment and Arterial Blood Pressure Regulation in 42 Subjects, Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research ~ Issue 2 ~ April 24, 2012 ~ Pages 40-45.
3. George L. Bakris, M.D, Marshall Dickholtz Sr. D.C., Peter Meyer, Ph.D, Glenda Kravitz, M.S Elizabeth Avery, MS, Martha Miller BA,
4. Jonathan Brown, D.C, C. Woodfield, Joseph Bruce M. Bell, M.D, Jason Haas; Atlas Vertebra Realignment and Achievement of Arterial Pressure Goal in Hypertensive Patients: A Pilot Study; Journal of Human Hypertension (2007) 21, 347–352.
5. Chung J, Brown J, Busa J, Resolution of Hypertension Following Reduction of Upper Cervical Vertebral Subluxation: A Case Study, Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research ~ January 2, 2014 ~ Pages 1-6.
6. Whedon E, Upper Cervical Specific Chiropractic Management of a Patient with Hypertension: A Case Report and Selective Review of the Literature, Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research ~ January 21, 2013 ~ Pages 1-13.
7. Van Dyke V, Russell D, Alcantara J, Resolution of Hypertension in a 72-Year-Old Male Following Subluxation Based Chiropractic Care: A Case Report & Selective Review of the Literature, Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research ~ November 12, 2015 ~ Pages 172-177.
