Short Term Effect of Cervical Mobilization vs Manipulation on Blood Pressure in Hypertensive Subjects

Short Term Effect of Cervical Mobilization vs Manipulation on Blood Pressure in Hypertensive Subjects( Randomized Control Trial)

Spinal pain or misalignment is a very common disorder affecting a significant number of populations resulting in substantial disability and economic burden. Various manual therapeutic techniques such as spinal manipulations and mobilizations can be used to treat and manage pain and movement dysfunctions such as spinal malalignments and associated complications. These manual therapeutic techniques can affect the cardiovascular parameters .

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Group A group (n=20). All participants will receive only single session of neck mobilization. Grade IV unilateral posteroanterior pressure and sustained extension to be applied restricted joints and muscle energy technique.

- Group B (n=20) will receive single session of neck manipulation with high-velocity, low-amplitude thrust over restricted joints (one at a time) with the goal of restoring normal range of motion in the joint.

Inclusion Criteria:

• SBP ranging from 135 to 159 mm Hg or DBP ranging from 85 to 99 mm Hg over 3 qualifying BP screening visits
• The age of participants will range from 27 to 60 years old.
• Body mass index of participants will range between < 39 kg/m².

Exclusion Criteria:

• cardiovascular diseases or surgery, including second- or third-degree heart block, angina pectoris, defibrillator, valvular disease, recent myocardial infarction, cardiac surgery in the past 12 months.
• history of stroke.
• body mass index (BMI) greater than 39 kg/m2.
• pregnancy.