Spinal manipulation techniques in the treatment of arterial hypertension. (A literature review)

Shishonin A.Yu.; Bekkushe I.; Vetcher A.A.; Pavlov V.I.

doi:https://doi.org/10.17116/kurort202410104152

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Abstract:

There is a long-observed relationship between the pathology of the spine and arterial hypertension. There are a number of explanations for this, including one based on reflex effects and obstruction of blood flow to the cerebral vasodilatory centre localized in the rhomboid fossa projection. Obstruction can be absolute and relative, preventing the increase of blood flow during stress, when the brain turns on additional energy demand (phenomenon of «selfish brain»). In conditions of insufficient blood supply anaerobic metabolism is included, requiring in the future, the addition of anaerobic glycolysis products. This leads to the persistence of an elevated level of AD and is part of the theory of centralized compensation of aerobic-anaerobic balance (theoretical aerobic-anaerobic energy concept, TAAEBC). The existing methods of manual manipulation and physical action on the spine, mainly the atlantoacral section of the cervical spine, have, according to existing publications, varying degrees of effectiveness. The modern approach to treatment of arterial hypertension and correction of metabolic disorders by A. Shishonin is promising. It is based on the TAAEBC concept and assumes a system approach and long-term effect through a consistent three-step manual and physical interventions aimed at restoring, retaining and long-term support of the vertebral blood flow.

Keywords:

cerebral blood flow obstruction

egoistic brain

verterogenic arterial hypertension

manual techniques

Shishonin method

Authors:

Shishonin A.Yu.

Complementary and Integrative Health Clinic of Dr. Shishonin

ORCID: 0000-0003-0251-2715

Bekkushe I.

Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia

ORCID: 0000-0001-6763-3994

Vetcher A.A.

Dr. Shishonin Clinic;
Patrice Lumumba Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia

ORCID: 0000-0002-4828-8571

Pavlov V.I.

S.I. Spasokukotsky Moscow Scientific and Practical Center for Medical Rehabilitation, Restorative and Sports Medicine

ORCID: 0000-0001-5131-7401

Received:

11.07.2024

Accepted:

29.07.2024

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