Chiropractic care helps reduce blood pressure

Here is a nice short article on the continued research into the link between lowering blood pressure and chiropractic adjustments.

http://cbs4.com/health/Blood.pressure.chiropractor.2.1716071.html

If you know someone who would like to reduce their dependence on blood pressure meds, or someone who has "borderline" high blood pressure and may soon be on meds, pass this on to them. For the month of June, I offer free consultations for anyone who wonders if this approach would work for them. Just call (315) 635-2739 to make an appointment.

Montel Williams adjustment video circulating on the net

This past week one of my new patients found the Montel Williams video on line. The one where he is talking about his chiropractic adjustment, specifically his Atlas adjustment. Montel had pain,and balance problems before being adjusted.

I think this clip is wonderful, as it introduces people to the fact that chiropractic can help them,that the atlas adjustment is so important and everyone trusts Montel!

The thing I don't like about this video is the fact that they only show the atlas adjustment using an instrument. Folks, it can be done by hand as well, and has been since 1895.

The atlas adjustment was the original chiropractic adjustment and, if a chiropractor uses hands on adjusting, the results are just as good. That is-if a chiropractor adjusts atlas, which, unfortunately, is rare these days. Many chiropractors today overlook this important adjustment, or do not know how to adjust the atlas specifically.

I have been taking x-rays that show specifically the atlas misalignment, and adjusting atlas with a toggle recoil adjustment for 20 years. I have had excellent results with this adjustment.

Oh, and that instrument they showed on the video? It was an experiment in development at Life University when I was a student doctor. We all had to be adjusted with it so they could keep statistics on how well it worked. Personally, I liked the toggle recoil adjustment better.

If you look at our posts for April, you will see another clip about atlas adjusting, this one tell how it helps lower blood pressure.

Atlas Adjustment Lowers Blood Pressure

On March 25, 2008 the ABC morning show, "Good Morning America" aired a segment with Robin Roberts showing how chiropractic helps high blood pressure. The video later appeared on the popular publishing site YouTube.

This news story covers the medical research on the C1, or first cervical vertebra adjustment, also known as the atlas toggle, and it's effects on blood pressure.

Yes, this is one of the adjustments I do, and they are correct, not a lot of Chiropractors do this adjustment anymore. Click on this link to watch it, then send it to everyone you know with high blood pressure.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TTzKwvNbP0


to learn more about this adjustment, you can call me, Dr. Joan at 635-2739