Vertigo can be very difficult to deal with, especially when one never knows when the next episode will strike. It can make a person nervous about taking care of everyday matters due to not knowing if the room may begin spinning while one is on a ladder or driving a car, just to name a couple of dangerous situations. What are a few possible causes of vertigo?
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo – This is the most common form of vertigo. Head position and movement play a vital role in triggering an attack.
Labyrinthitis – Vertigo can be caused by something as simple as an ear infection. When the infection clears up, so does vertigo.
Meniere’s disease – This rare vestibular condition has vertigo as a primary symptom along with tinnitus, hearing loss, and a feeling of fullness in the affected ear.
The brain has to interpret information provided by the ears, eyes, and joints in order to paint an accurate picture of where the body is in relation to its surroundings. When any of these components of the system are compromised, one result can be vertigo. Upper cervical chiropractic may be the natural vertigo solution you have been searching for.
How Vertigo Is Related to the Neck
The spine protects the spinal cord—a vital component in the central nervous system. If an upper cervical misalignment creates pressure on the spinal cord at the base of the skull, vertigo can result. At Upper Cervical Health Center in Fort Myers, we examine patients for upper cervical misalignments and provide gentle adjustments to correct this problem. This method has great potential for relieving symptoms like vertigo.
In one case study involving 60 patients who were suffering from vertigo, 48 patients saw complete resolution of vertigo in just one to six months of care. The other 12 patients all saw a significant reduction in vertigo. We strive to produce the same results for our patients.
References:
Tucci D. Dizziness and Vertigo - Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders [Internet]. Merck Manuals Consumer Version. 2015 [cited 29 December 2015]. Available from: http://www.merckmanuals.com/home/ear,-nose,-and-throat-disorders/symptoms-of-ear-disorders/dizziness-and-vertigo Elster E. Sixty Patients With Chronic Vertigo Undergoing Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care to Correct Vertebral Subluxation: A Retrospective Analysis. J Vert Sub Res [Internet]. 2006 [cited 1 December 2015];2006(Nov):1-9. Available from: https://vertebralsubluxation.sharepoint.com/Pages/2006_1174_Vertigo.aspx
