Vertigo very often is related to problems in the inner ear.  There are multiple variables that can play into why someone is experiencing vertigo episodes. Here is a list of the most common ones:

• BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo) happens when small calcium crystals get trapped in the inner ear.  This leads to a disturbance in the transmitting of normal signals that the inner ear sends to the brain regarding your body's position and balance.
• Meniere's disease is a disorder known for vertigo episodes, tinnitus, and hearing loss.  This condition usually happens to individuals because excess fluid has built up in the ear, causing changes in pressure. It also has an effect on signals to the brain about balance.
• Labyrinthitis happens when an infection causes inflammation around the nerves that help with the sense balance in the inner ear.

There are various care options available for vertigo for the different causes.  What is interesting is how truly adaptable the brain is in being able to cope with a degree of abnormal inner ear function.  However, this is not the best option. Why allow the brain to work harder than necessary if you can resolve the problem with one of the possible treatments that are out there?

What Actually Brings Relief for Vertigo Symptoms?

There are many people who can find the solution to vertigo that they’ve been looking for by addressing issues in the upper cervical spine.  This area of the spine, the uppermost vertebrae in the neck, is particularly prone to injury. Even the slightest misalignment in this area can irritate and put stress on the brainstem and spinal cord, causing disruptions in the brain's ability to communicate normally with the rest of the body.  Here at Balanced Living, we will thoroughly examine your neck for any misalignments. Using calculated measurements in order to administer accurate adjustments, we can help restore your body's communication system. Upper cervical chiropractic care has been chosen by hundreds of patients for natural, lasting relief from vertigo symptoms.

References:

https://www.webmd.com/brain/vertigo-symptoms-causes-treatment#1

Burcon M. Cervical Specific Protocol and Results for 300 Meniere's Patients. 6th International Symposium on Meniere's Disease. Nov 2010.

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