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“Research is revealing that there is a relationship between abnormalities in the spine, the nervous system and the brain” stated Dr. Matthew McCoy, a chiropractor, public health researcher and editor of the journal that published the study. McCoy added “Heart arrhythmias are a result of an imbalance in the autonomic nervous system, especially forcing an increase in sympathetic activity, and decreasing vagal activity.”
“That chiropractic helped them makes perfect sense when you think about it” stated Dr. McCoy. “If there is interference with the neurological communication between the spine and the brain all sorts of malfunctions can occur.” According to McCoy “The nervous system needs the constant stimulation of movement in order to develop and function properly. Abnormal position or movement of the spinal vertebra can develop, and this can lead to nerve interference. It is this interference, called vertebral subluxations, that chiropractors correct.”
The two female patients reported on in this case series were both suffering from premature ventricular contractions. One patient had been dealing with symptoms for over 2 years, going through several rounds of testing and doctor visits to no avail. The other patient was an older female who had been experiencing PVC’s multiple times a day following a stroke. With no prior heart disease history and several rounds of testing, she was still searching for answers.
The chiropractor examined both, took x-rays, and found structural shifts in their neck, mid and low back. These structural shifts can lead to obstruction of the nerves and it is this obstruction, called vertebral subluxations, that chiropractors correct. Other testing confirmed the areas of subluxation.
The women were adjusted by the chiropractor and experienced improvement in the PVC and all other symptoms. The study’s authors called for additional research to investigate the clinical implications of chiropractic in this population of patients.
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Matthew McCoy DC, MPH
Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research
https://www.vertebralsubluxationresearch.com/vertebral-subluxation-research-1/
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