Effects
of chiropractic treatment on blood pressure and anxiety: a randomized,
controlled trial
This study examined
the effects of chiropractic adjustments of the thoracic spine (T1-T5)
on blood pressure and state anxiety in 21 patients with elevated blood
pressure. Subjects were randomly assigned to one of three treatment
conditions: active treatment, placebo treatment, or no treatment control.
The adjustments were performed by a mechanical chiropractic adjusting
device. Dependent measures obtained pre- and post-treatment included
systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and state anxiety. Results indicated
that systolic and diastolic blood pressure decreased significantly in
the active treatment condition, whereas no significant changes occurred
in the placebo and control conditions. State anxiety significantly decreased
in the active and control conditions. Results provide support for the
hypothesis that blood pressure is reduced following chiropractic treatment.
Further study is needed to examine the long-term effects of chiropractic
treatment on blood pressure.
by Yates RG,
Lamping DL, Abram NL, Wright C.
Canadian Memorial
Chiropractic College, Toronto, Ontario.
Source: J
Manipulative Physiol Ther 1988 Dec;11(6):484-8
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