Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

During the course of chiropractic treatment, according to the Journal of Manipulative Physiological Therapy in 1993, the patient’s need for hypertensive medication was reduced.  The patient’s medical physician gradually withdrew the medication over 2 months.  After 7 visits, uses of all hypertensive medications ceased.  After 18 months, the patient’s blood pressure remained within normal limits. In a new recent study, patients under chiropractic care had their blood pressure drop an average of 17 mm Hg after 8 weeks.