Hypertension is a chronic cardiovascular condition characterized by persistently elevated blood pressure.
Blood pressure up to 140/90 mmHg is generally considered within the normal range. In healthy individuals, blood pressure may temporarily increase during physical activity or emotional stress and then return to normal on its own.
With hypertension, blood pressure remains elevated even at rest and often decreases only with the help of antihypertensive medication.
Today, hypertension is increasingly diagnosed not only in older adults but also in people under the age of 40.
Symptoms of Hypertension
Symptoms may vary depending on blood pressure levels and the degree of damage to target organs.
The most common symptoms include:
A feeling of heaviness or pulsation in the head
Headaches, especially in the back of the head
Palpitations and discomfort in the heart area
Increased fatigue
General weakness
Sleep disturbances
Nausea
Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
Shortness of breath during walking or physical activity
When the kidneys are affected, patients may experience:
Fluid retention
Swelling (edema)
Damage to the blood vessels of the retina may lead to vision impairment.
Causes of Hypertension
Arterial hypertension is generally divided into two categories:
Primary (essential) hypertension
Secondary (symptomatic) hypertension
Causes of Secondary Hypertension
Secondary hypertension may develop as a result of:
Kidney disease
Adrenal gland disorders
Congenital vascular abnormalities
Causes of Primary Hypertension
Primary hypertension is most commonly associated with:
Chronic stress
Emotional overload
Excessive salt intake
Smoking
Alcohol consumption
Poor dietary habits
Excess body weight
Physical inactivity
Diabetes mellitus
Atherosclerosis
Genetic predisposition
Hypertension is therefore considered a multifactorial disease influenced by a combination of lifestyle, environmental, and hereditary factors.
Wellness Programs at the Dr. Bubnovsky Center
After a diagnosis of hypertension is established, patients are usually prescribed medications to lower blood pressure.
While medications effectively help:
Reduce symptoms
Lower blood pressure
Prevent stroke and heart attack
they do not address many of the underlying causes of the condition.
For this reason, the Dr. Bubnovsky Center offers specialized wellness programs designed to support overall health and physical recovery.
A comprehensive approach helps:
Stabilize blood pressure
Improve overall well-being
Increase physical endurance
Reduce the risk of complications
Slow disease progression
Assessment and Diagnostics
Before starting a wellness program, a kinesitherapy physician performs a comprehensive evaluation that includes:
Medical history review
Physical examination
Assessment of hypertension severity
Myofascial testing
When necessary, consultations may be recommended with:
A cardiologist
An ophthalmologist
A nephrologist
Additional diagnostic procedures may include:
Electrocardiography (ECG)
Echocardiography
Vascular ultrasound
Abdominal ultrasound
Kidney ultrasound
Kinesitherapy for Hypertension
After reviewing the examination results, the physician develops an individualized wellness program.
The program may include:
Therapeutic exercises
Nutritional recommendations
Lifestyle modification guidance
Risk factor management
Physiotherapy procedures
The Bubnovsky Method of kinesitherapy may help:
Support healthy blood pressure regulation
Improve cholesterol metabolism
Increase resistance to stress
Promote healthy weight management
Improve mood and overall well-being
Training on Bubnovsky Equipment
Most exercises are performed using the Bubnovsky Multifunctional Training Machine (MTB).
The equipment helps:
Reduce stress on the spine and joints
Activate muscles safely
Perform exercises comfortably
Make training accessible even for older adults
Additional therapies may include:
Floor-based joint gymnastics
Stretching exercises
Massage therapy
Physiotherapy
Thermal recovery procedures
During exercise sessions, specialists monitor:
Blood pressure
Heart rate
Exercise tolerance
The program is adjusted individually whenever necessary.
Wellness Programs for Hypertension at the Dr. Bubnovsky Center in Riga
The specialists at the Dr. Bubnovsky Center help patients with hypertension safely restore physical activity, support healthy blood pressure control, and improve overall well-being through modern physiotherapy and kinesitherapy methods.
Book your initial consultation at bubnovsky.lv or call +371 23271732.
When purchasing a package of 12 sessions, you will receive a free initial consultation as well as two follow-up consultations with your physician after the 6th and 11th sessions to evaluate progress and adjust your wellness program if necessary.