There is a very close connection between your Upper Cervical spine and the your brainstem.  Your brainstem is responsible for a LOT of bodily functions.  A main section of your nervous system (autonomic nervous system) is regulated by your brainstem.  This part of the nervous system is responsible for a variety of automatic functions of the body - Breathe rate, Heart rate, Postural muscle tone.  

 

Research shows that as close to 5 minutes post adjustment, patients exhibit an average reduction of their Blood Pressure by 15pts. This is also the same reason why most of our clients feel more upright after an adjustment.  We are literally turning the centers back on!