High Blood Pressure
According to recent estimates, nearly one in three U.S. adults has high blood pressure, but because there are no symptoms, nearly one-third of these people don't know they have it. In fact, many people have high blood pressure for years without knowing it.
Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to stroke, heart attack, heart failure or kidney failure. This is why high blood pressure is often called the "silent killer." The only way to tell if you have high blood pressure is to have your blood pressure checked.
High blood pressure can occur in children or adults, but it's more common among people over age 35. It's particularly prevalent in African Americans, middle-aged and elderly people, obese people, heavy drinkers and women who are taking birth control pills. It may run in families, but many people with a strong family history of high blood pressure never have it. People with diabetes mellitus, gout or kidney disease are more likely to have high blood pressure, too.
Chiropractic approach to high blood pressure
The chiropractic approach to high blood pressure is comprehensive. We want to treat the cause of the problem from many different aspects. The first priority is to get a comprehensive understanding of the patient's lifestyle. This includes diet, stress level, exercise, family history, etc. Then we do a complete exam and take x-rays to determine any interference in the nervous system. Once all the facts are gathered, we work out a multifaceted approach to treat the problem.
The results of this approach are very impressive. Various studies have shown that patients who receive spinal care discover a lowering of their blood pressure without the use of dangerous drugs. In fact, we find the blood pressure patient most difficult to treat is the one who has been on long-term blood pressure medicine use!
Get the facts on high blood pressure and how to live a heart-healthier life.
If you or someone you know suffers from high blood pressure, call 877-724-4761 to schedule an appointment with Chiro One TODAY!
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