An article in the Journal of Human Hypertension noted that every subject they interviewed, a group of at least 50 people who all suffered from issues of high blood pressure, all saw a significant drop in blood pressure after just one upper cervical chiropractic adjustment. This eight-week study would continue to note lower blood pressure for each participant, without the use of any hypertension or blood pressure related medications.
The alignment of the atlas, at the very top of your spine, is so pivotal for proper blood flow to the brain, directly impacting the nervous system. This impact will certainly have a correlated effect on the vascular system, which helps regulate blood pressure.