Hypertension, or as it is more commonly called, high blood pressure is one of the most common disorders of the circulatory system and effects about 20% of adults and is becoming more and more prevalent within the elderly community.
We all know that high blood pressure can lead to serious medical problems including heart attacks, strokes or kidney disease. We are constantly being reminded to have regular checks to monitor our blood pressure and it is very important this is done because there are generally no warning signs to indicate that your blood pressure is high.
Many people have asked what is blood pressure, how does it work and how is blood pressure controlled? In simple terms, the heart is made up of a right and left ventricle; every time the heart contracts, the blood inside the left ventricle is pushed into the aorta which in turn pushes it into the arteries (the blood vessels), the blood then enters into the smaller blood vessels (called arterioles) into the muscular walls. It is here, depending upon the state of the muscular walls, where the blood pressure is determined. If they are narrow, they restrict the blood flow and this is picked up in some of your other organs like the brain and kidney which then stimulates the nerve endings producing hormones. The heart picks up these messages and tries to beat stronger to maintain the blood pressure. It does get the blood flow to your organs but in doing so, it creates high blood pressure.
It has long been believed that there is a link between neck posture and blood pressure and heart rate. Recently the Journal of Neuroscience found a connection between the neck muscles and the brain stem which plays a crucial role in regulating heart rate and blood pressure. This finding may explain whey blood pressure and heart rate sometimes change when the neck muscles are injured through trauma’s such as whiplash.
When you consider how much time you spend at the computer, it is worth finding out how this affects your health. It has long been claimed that sitting hunched at a computer may raise blood pressure.
Help is at hand for high blood pressure treatment in Mosman by Chiropractor Clare Fulton. Clare reports that she has had great results in treating high blood pressure at her Spine and Health Centre. Clare and her team understand the link between posture and health. They have had seen the results in restoring good posture to their clients and have observed its impact on blood pressure.
Go and have a chat to Clare and her team on 9968 3577, what have you got to lose? Hopefully your high blood pressure!! Did you know that one in every four people can reduce their blood pressure by making healthier lifestyle choices?
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