Woman Suffering From Hypertension Has Improvement Following Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic is an invalid and harmful therapy, which is created on the basis of pseudoscientific ideas. Chiropractors use manual therapy, especially manipulation of the spine, other joints, and soft tissues to treat diseases and proclaim a cure-all and vaccination opposition. Only one of therapy (chiropractic) was used in the medicine and would not allow any vaccine inoculation to be made available to people, which is chiropractic theory. Chiropractic followers set up own theory, method and system and peddle this treatment. As modern humans we enjoy a wide range of medical treatment, and they provide a healthier life. However, advances in modern medicine as with the further research traditional medicines like chiropractic it met with incredulity. For decades the chiropractic has denied modern medicine to treat patients. Although chiropractic followers profess that it can cure all diseases by removal of the subluxation and replace vaccinations, more and more evidences support that chiropractic is an unscientific and dangerous therapy. What people must understand is that tradition and history are no excuse for therapeutic effect but should be more focused on scientific method that is widely proved to be effective and safe in the medicine.

Modern medical advancements have significantly decreased the prevalence and severity of infectious disease as well as the treatment of acute, traumatic conditions. Pharmacological research has also gained insight into the management of chronic disease. Still, there is an epidemic of chronic, treatable diseases like stroke, heart disease, and kidney disease. Hypertension proves to be the underlying factor associated with these diseases. Hypertension is often referred to as the silent killer because of its indication in deadly disease, and the importance of monitoring ones blood pressure is vital. Lifestyle, diet, and genetic predisposition are all factors of high blood pressure. Chronic high blood pressure above safe levels, known as hypertension, puts elevated physical stress on the renal and cardiovascular systems. By controlling this factor in patients, healthcare providers can decrease cardiovascular events, improve health outcomes, and decrease overall mortality. Patient education is often overlooked in its role in the control and prevention of high blood pressure. This paper analyzes the causes and physiology behind high blood pressure as they relate to the current nursing interventions. The role of nurses is discussed in relation to patient education regarding high blood pressure, and educational approaches are analyzed.

The major health problem selected for this project was hypertension (Harrison et al, 2011). It is identified as a cardio vascular disease risk factor such as dementia, chronic kidney disease, coronary heart disease, and stroke (NICE, 2011). It can be missed easily, as in various instances it is asymptomatic as well as it is also known as a silent killer. The Hypertension is thought to be a disease of vascular regulation ensuing from arterial pressure control mechanisms malfunction (extracellular fluid volume, rennin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, and CNS) that results in elevation of BP by means of enhanced peripheral vascular resistance, and cardiac output. There are 2 basic hypertension types. Around 90 to 95 percent of the individuals have primary hypertension which is linked with change in lifestyle as well as needs medical treatment. On the other hand, 5-10% has secondary hypertension which is linked with various other diseases for instance pregnancy, thyroid, and renal (Haslam and James, 2005). It is estimated that around 1 in 20 adults will have increased BP of 160/100 mmHg and above that results in either more than one predisposing aspects (Gemmell et al, 2006).

It was noted that the patient has neck pain, facet arthropathy and spondylosis, suggestive of facer joint origin, 80% relief from previous facet nerve injection/block, prior rhizotomy more than 6 months and cervical/thoracic facet medial branch nerve block which has been helpful, failed conservative treatments with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDS), PT, chiropractic care and home exercises.

On examination, cervical and lumbar spine is restricted in all planes with increased pain. Muscle guarding is also noted. The patient is not able to heel and toe walk. He is obese and deconditioned. Straight leg raise (SLR) is positive bilaterally. Muscle guarding is noted along cervical paraspinal and trapezius muscle groups bilaterally. Sensation is normal to light touch, pinprick, and temperature along all dermatomes of the bilateral upper extremities, except right C6-8, decreased to

Chiropractors hold that the body has immense ability to heal itself without using invasive medical techniques or drugs. This is why chiropractic health care focuses on the link between the spine and the functioning of the nervous system. According to chiropractors, the spine and functioning of the nervous system have a lot of influence on the recuperative capabilities of the body. At this juncture it is important to emphasize that chiropractic care does not work in isolation; practitioners in this field recognize that they must work in tandem with other health care professionals to assist patients access the best medical care.

My experience in the chiropractic office of Dr. Ronald Wheeler further validates my desire to be a chiropractor. I have always enjoyed helping others and as a chiropractic patient I became interested in this field after multiple successful chiropractic visits. Dr. Wheeler, a long time chiropractor in Anniston, Alabama is the doctor who encouraged my passion even further for this career field. The dedication he displays to his patients is compared only to his love for chiropractic care. I believe that I can become highly skilled in chiropractic services, and I hope that in the majority of cases, I will be able to solve the problem of pain for people naturally. I want be efficient, professional, and establish trust between myself and my patients. Instead of prescribing drugs for pain, or sending a patient off for surgery, I want to offer solutions that will be permanent and sustainable without drugs or even surgery.

Per medical report dated 10/26/15 by Dr. Parsioon, the patient was initially seen on 9/14/15 for evaluation and treatment of cervical pain. At that time, he had neck pain without radiculopathy and bilateral hand tingling. IW stated that physical therapy made his neck pain increase and he wanted to make sure that it is okay to continue this. His chief complaint is pain in his neck radiating to the right shoulder and arm. He states the only time he gets the tingling sensation in the hand is

Many people have asked the question, to what extent are Chiropractors needed and what are the benefits of the profession? Additionally, some of the immediate benefits include, feeling better when you leave the office, the body’s “sigh” of relief after functioning improperly for so long, and relief of friction on the muscles, nerves, ligaments, and bones. The long term goals include a wider range of movement, healthier life style due to a well maintained body, regaining movement, and the possible cancelation of surgery. Additionally, the misaligned vertebrae can produce an unhealthy amount of stress on the spinal column making other parts of the body hurt and daily activities a chore. For example, many people suffer from Sciatica, or the disease that causes pain to come down the sciatic nerve of a patient’s lower back, buttocks, hips, and legs. As severe symptoms as numbness, inflammation, and pain, have been reported by people affected. Most commonly, this pain is caused by a herniated disk or a bone spur on the spine of the nerve. By getting regular adjustments by a Chiropractor, the tension and alignment of bones and discs can relieve the pressure and as a result, the pain of Sciatica. Similarly, the disease Cauda Equina Syndrome affects the Cauda Enquina, the bundle

Over the last several years there have been challenges in the various state legislatures against the physical therapy profession via legislation promoted by chiropractors attempting to prohibit the PT scope of practice since its inception. Manipulation techniques are manual (hands on) skilled passive movement treatment techniques used by Physical Therapists, Physicians, Osteopaths and Chiropractors. Chiropractors argue that physical therapists are not trained to practice TJM; Chiropractors also claim that manipulation provided by PTs place the public at risk for serious injury. Cervical spine manipulation techniques pose a risk of adverse effects that range from mild soreness to severe neurovascular injury. Adverse reactions to cervical spine manipulation may include a temporary increase in neck pain, radiating arm pain, headache, dizziness, impaired vision, or ringing in the ears.25 Although minor temporary adverse reactions to cervical spine manipulation are fairly common, catastrophic complications from cervical manipulation are extremely rare.

When people see their chiropractor, unfortunately, they don’t realize how a simple visit can identify their pain and perhaps cure it. “Chiropractic is a natural form of health care that uses spinal adjustments to correct these misalignments and restore proper function to the nervous system, helping your body to heal naturally” (Palmer College of Chiropractic). This indicates that chiropractic care is very helpful in a natural way. “Chiropractors use their hands to adjust joints, the spine and other parts of the body where movement is restricted, which relieves pain & improves mobility by restoring normal body function” (Pruden). Drugs and surgery are not necessary for someone to heal from treatments which can lead to proper blood flow to the nerve system and help the body to recover quickly. Chiropractic treatment can be simple as a back adjustment, neck adjustment or even a shoulder adjustment to figure out the pain or the injury. The good thing about chiropractic care is that the body can heal itself, and there is no need for prescription drugs. D.D Palmer stated that “Many patients imagine that they have tried everything. True, they have used many remedies, but they have never had the cause of their infirmity adjusted” (Pruden). When a patient sees his chiropractor, his treatments starts as the chiropractor gives a physical examination to see how his body is functioning and then takes the patient’s history to try to figure if there is a problem in the past that can

The aim of this study is to research the effect of a chiropractic adjustment on the shoulder and the cervical spine, and compare to dry needling of the shoulder and cervical musculature.

Hypertension is widely considered to be one of the most important risk factors of cardiovascular diseases (angina, arrhythmia, etc.). It is the second leading disease that causes mortality in the world. Hypertension is the condition when there is an increase in the force of blood on the walls of vessels. It can also be defined as an arterial blood pressure that is raised above 140/90 mm Hg (systolic/ diastolic BP). Hypertension can be classified into Secondary hypertension and Essential hypertension. When specific cause is evident but heredity, and various physiological parameters play a role in increasing blood pressure is known as Essential Hypertension. Secondary Hypertension is one where the cause is known. According to WHO guidelines between 2006 and 2015, deaths due to cardiovascular diseases are expected to increase by 17% while the deaths from infectious diseases, nutritional deficiencies, maternal and prenatal conditions are projected to decline by 3%. The main causes of hypertension includes the age ,hereditary, gender, extra weight, alcohol consumption, stress life, lazy life etc.

Approximately one in every three adult’s ages 20 years old and older are diagnosed with high blood pressure or hypertension. Hypertension affects 78 million people in the United States and is equally prevalent in both men and woman (Crabtree et al., 2013). Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (Hajjar & Kotchen, 2003). It can lead to stroke, myocardial infarction, renal failure, heart failure, neurological issues, and death if not detected early and not treated properly (James, Oparil, Carter, & et al., 2014). Approximately 9.4 million deaths in 2010 were attributed to high blood pressure (Angell, De Cock, & Frieden, 2015). About 54% of strokes, 47% of coronary heart disease, and 25 % of other cardiovascular diseases are attributed to high blood pressure (Arima, Barzi, & Chalmers, 2011).

The two major types of hypertension are primary and secondary. Primary hypertension accounts for more than 90% of all cases and has no known cause, although it is hypothesized that genetic factors, hormonal changes, and the altercations in sympathetic tone all may play a role in its development. Secondary hypertension develops as a consequence of an underlying disease or condition. The prevention and treatment of hypertension is a major public health issue. When blood pressure is controlled, cardiovascular, renal disease, and stroke may be prevented. The JCN, reported more than 122 million individuals in American are overweight or obese, consume large amounts of dietary sodium and alcohol, and do not eat adequate amounts of fruits and vegetables; less than 20% exercise regularly. Both modifiable and non-modifiable factors play a role in the development of hypertension