How Back Pain Can Impact High Blood Pressure

Curious about the link between back pain and high blood pressure? The fascinating (and dangerous) thing about high blood pressure is that it often carries no symptoms and goes undetected. Interestingly, your back might be telling you something about your cardiovascular health.

Medical research has found a link between high blood pressure and chronic back pain. So, is back pain a symptom of high blood pressure – otherwise known as hypertension? As it turns out, it might be just the opposite. Back pain can actually cause high blood pressure. Below, we will examine how.

What Is High Blood Pressure

Blood pressure is the pressure of your blood as it pushes against your arteries. When the force of blood against the artery walls is too high, it can lead to cardiovascular issues like heart disease and stroke.

Hypertension is blood pressure at or above 130/80.

CDC statistics show:

• Fewer women (43%) have high blood pressure than men (47%)
• Heart disease and stroke are leading causes of death in the US
• Nearly half of adults in the US have hypertension
• About 30 million adults may need blood pressure medication
• An estimated 1 in 5 adults is unaware they have high blood pressure

Because high blood pressure can lead to serious health complications, it’s important to get regular annual checkups. If you know you have hypertension, you can monitor your blood pressure regularly at home.

High Blood Pressure Symptoms

While it’s true that most people with high blood pressure have no symptoms, extreme cases may produce warning signs.

Some symptoms of severe high blood pressure:

• Severe headaches

• Confusion

• Dizziness

• Fatigue

• Trouble breathing

• Chest pain

• Irregular heartbeat

• Nosebleed

High blood pressure contributes to serious health issues like trouble with comprehension, heart disease, stroke, heart attack, aneurism, heart failure, and dementia.

If you’re experiencing chronic back pain, it’s a good idea to speak to a doctor about a possible connection between your injury and high blood pressure.

Back Pain and High Blood Pressure

Back pain and high blood pressure connect in multiple instances. Researchers believe that one main link is between your C-1 vertebrae and blood flow. Located at the top of the spinal column, the C-1 or Atlas bones affect blood pressure when misaligned.

Doctors who specialize in chiropractic adjustment can properly align your body for optimal blood flow. Chiropractic care can have a very positive effect on blood pressure, safely and naturally.

Another link is between chronic back pain and hypertension. The connection is thought to exist because of how pain elevates blood pressure. Pain signals your adrenal glands to dump adrenaline and triggers a discharge of the sympathetic nervous system. Both lead to an increase in blood pressure.

Gentle chiropractic adjustment and realignment support cardiovascular health. This kind of treatment can also relieve pain and promote overall wellness.

High Blood Pressure After Car Crash

There are many reasons you might experience high blood pressure after an auto accident. It might be a result of financial stress, traumatic anxiety, or injury. As we’ve discussed, back pain, injury, and misalignment can contribute to high blood pressure.

Common car crash injuries include:

• Vertebral fractures

• Herniated disc

• Whiplash

These conditions can affect high blood pressure. The Atlas bone or C-1 vertebra is of particular interest. When misaligned, the vertebrae located at the top of the spinal column can cause many health issues, including hypertension.

In addition to having your car crash injuries treated, it’s important to keep an eye on your blood pressure after an auto injury. There are many reasons the accident might contribute to a rise in your blood pressure.

Get Quality Chiropractic Care from All Injury Rehab Clinic

If you have been injured in a car accident, or if you have been involved in an accident recently, and are experiencing discomfort, you should seek chiropractic attention immediately. All Injury Rehab and Chiropractic have 10 North Dallas / Plano area locations, each staffed by highly trained and skilled chiropractors who are skilled in the treatment of car accident injury. Visit one of our clinics today or call to schedule your appointment.

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