Chiropractor Fanwood Is Spinal Manipulation Good for the Heart?

Is Spinal Manipulation Good for the Heart?

Many experts believe that spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) can affect autonomic control of the cardiovascular system.

In a recent study, investigators analyzed the baroreflex (a homeostatic mechanism that helps to maintain blood pressure), systolic blood pressure, and heart rate variability of 22 patients with acute back pain who received either SMT or a sham treatment.

Compared with the sham group, the SMT group experienced positive effects in heart rate variability and baroreflex sensitivity.

The findings suggest that SMT can increase parasympathetic control known to relate to a person's cardiovascular health.

To read the full study you can visit the Chiropractic Manual Therapies, December 2017.

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