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Posture blood pressure causes headaches

Bad posture, Blood Pressure and Migraine headache connection?

Researchers at University of Leeds, UK, have found a direct neural connection between neck muscles and a part of the brain stem (called the nucleus tractus solitarius), which plays a crucial role in regulating heart rate and blood pressure. (The Journal of Neuroscience)

This finding could explain why blood pressure and heart rate, sometimes change when the neck muscles are injured – through whiplash, for example. Similarly, it is possible that hours spent hunched over a computer may raise blood pressure.

Tense neck muscles also can be a cause of headaches and migraines.

If your neck muscles are tense, we urge you to address this:

1. Stretch regularly, observe your posture.
2. Get your partner to massage your shoulders frequently.
3. Acupuncture has long term effect relaxing neck muscles.
4. We can do a gentle manipulation to correct the posture and to prevent the muscles tensing up again.

Acupuncture significantly reduced the blood pressure in hypertension patients

Hypertension: acupuncture reduces blood pressure naturally

Acupuncture for hypertension. You may have heard of it, but have you ever considered trying it? Let’s dive into the most rigorous study to date, which found that acupuncture could significantly reduce blood pressure in patients with hypertension.

The most rigorous to date, randomized trial of acupuncture and hypertension confirmed that acupuncture significantly reduced the blood pressure in hypertension patients.

In this ground-breaking randomised trial, patients with hypertension received acupuncture sessions that lasted about 30 minutes each, scheduled between three to five times per week. And guess what? After six weeks of treatment, their blood pressure was significantly lowered!

So, why should you give acupuncture a go? Well, it could be an alternative option to traditional antihypertensive drug therapy. With little to no side effects, it’s a perfect choice for patients with mild or moderate hypertension who prefer to steer clear of medications. And for those already on drug therapy, acupuncture could serve as a complementary treatment.

But wait, there’s more! Acupuncture is not like conventional drugs that focus on one problem while potentially causing harm elsewhere. This natural therapy aims to heal your entire body, leading to some additional benefits. After receiving acupuncture, many people report feeling more relaxed, enjoying better sleep, and experiencing improved concentration and productivity.

It’s important to remember that acupuncture should be viewed as just one part of a comprehensive approach to managing hypertension. In conjunction with this natural therapy, it’s crucial to consider making some key diet and lifestyle changes. Adopting a balanced diet that’s low in salt and high in fruits and veggies, getting regular exercise, managing stress levels, and limiting alcohol consumption can all contribute to improved overall health and reduced blood pressure.

In summary, acupuncture may offer a promising alternative or complementary option for those struggling with hypertension. It can lower blood pressure while providing additional benefits, such as relaxation and better sleep. Give it a go, and you might just find yourself feeling healthier and happier!