Acupuncture for hypertension may be seen as a treatment of last resort for some but in actuality it is quite effective with lasting benefits. Hypertension is common in western society affecting one out six adults with the traditional treatment being the prescription of a beta blocker or diuretic . Sometimes these don’t always work as there are eleven organs involved in blood pressure and it becomes a skill in identifying the right meds or ” switch ” in treating it effectively. There is even speculation that in some people an elevated blood pressure plays an important role, in that it may be the body’s defense against spinal on the brain and spinal cord.  While hypertension is commonly defined as 140/ 90 perhaps more importantly is the actual pulse pressure. This is the difference between the two numbers and reflects the stress on the aortic arch from the heart pumping. Since high blood  pressure can sometimes be a situational condition like hurrying through a busy airport, the pulse pressure or difference between the numbers is more reflective of the clinical concerns for the individual . By comparison acupuncture for hypertension focuses more the balance of the body. By inserting small needles under the skin at appropriate points along the energy pathways the treatment can bring a calming relief to the nervous system through balancing the patient’s yin and yang energies. While each individual patient has their own clinical history acupuncture for hypertension is usually effective quite quickly. Your acupuncturist  may also recommend relaxation exercises called Qi Qong to help calm the mind and body as well as recommend dietary changes for the person to follow. At Chiropractic Health and Acupuncture our doctors are skilled at providing Acupuncture for hypertension. Located in Penfield we also serve Fairport, Webster and the greater Rochester NY area. Call today for a free consultation.