Chiropractic Research Breakdown

E20: Is a chiropractic adjustment the same as two blood pressure meds?

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In this week's Chiropractic Research Breakdown, Dr. Pellegrino addresses a sound-bite we've heard in the profession for the longest time: "an atlas adjustment is the same as taking 2 blood pressure medications." Does it hold water? If so, how did they get that number? Find out more this episode. Grab a 2 week free trial of the premium service by subscribing at chiroedgemedia.com Bakris, G., Dickholtz, M., Meyer, P. M., Kravitz, G., Avery, E., Miller, M., . . . Bell, B. (2007). Atlas vertebra realignment and achievement of arterial pressure goal in hypertensive patients: A pilot study. Journal of Human Hypertension, 21(5), 347-352. doi:10.1038/sj.jhh.1002133