The effects of chiropractic adjustments on heart rate variability.
Heart rate variability (HRV) measures the overall tone of the autonomic nervous system, which controls the organs, glands, and blood vessels. It also shows the balance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic system by looking at how the brain and heart are communicating with one another.
This test is well accepted in the medical and scientific community. The test is important because decreased heart rate variability is associated with increased mortality risk, is seen in depressed patients with coronary artery disease, and is associated with aging and obesity.
Research was performed to examine pre/post changes to HRV following a single chiropractic adjustment in 625 patients from 96 offices. The study also followed 132 patients for a four-week period.
They found that not only did the patients report decreased pain as indicated by the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), but improved function of the autonomic nervous system. According to the study, “It was concluded that the multi clinic study of chiropractic care on the heart rate variability has demonstrated consistent changes in HRV and VAS in patients who participated in this study. The decreased heart rate and increased total power from the HRV analysis indicated a healthy autonomic nervous system balance after correction of vertebral.
This test is well accepted in the medical and scientific community. The test is important because decreased heart rate variability is associated with increased mortality risk, is seen in depressed patients with coronary artery disease, and is associated with aging and obesity.
Research was performed to examine pre/post changes to HRV following a single chiropractic adjustment in 625 patients from 96 offices. The study also followed 132 patients for a four-week period.
They found that not only did the patients report decreased pain as indicated by the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), but improved function of the autonomic nervous system. According to the study, “It was concluded that the multi clinic study of chiropractic care on the heart rate variability has demonstrated consistent changes in HRV and VAS in patients who participated in this study. The decreased heart rate and increased total power from the HRV analysis indicated a healthy autonomic nervous system balance after correction of vertebral.
The findings were originally presented at International Research and Philosophy Symposium: Abstracts. Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic. Spartanburg, SC. October 9-10, 2004. An expanded version was later published in the Journal of Chiropractic.
- Education, Vol. 2, No. 1, 2005.
- Education, Vol. 2, No. 1, 2005.
In short – Chiropractic Adjustments “Re-Boot” your nervous system to a healthier balance.
The effects of chiropractic adjustments on heart rate variability.
The effects of chiropractic adjustments on heart rate variability.
- Yoga (relaxation and exercise)
- Pilates (physical exercise resets the stress response)
- Meditation
- Hypnosis/Relaxation CD’s/MP3
- Exercise
- Reading (6 minutes of reading reduces stress levels by 68%)
- Eliminate Stimulants from diet (caffeine etc.)
- Laughing
- Diaphragmatic Breathing (breathe in for ½ the time you are exhaling)
