When you have Meniere's disease or vertigo, it can be challenging to cope and function properly. You might feel like you're doing everything right—drinking enough water, going to bed on time, and eating good food. But still, your symptoms persist.
Notably, many patients often blame their symptoms on stress or other factors out of their control. But the truth is that triggers are a big part of the game. The worse part is that the triggers are often difficult to identify.
Our vertigo chiropractor in Vancouver, Dr. Perin, has worked with several people who live with Meniere's. Notably, most of these individuals share similar triggers, including:
Several studies have looked into these triggers. On top of that, researchers also continue to understand the disease's mechanism, specifically how it develops in the first place.
People with Meniere's often feel dizzy or nauseous or may have ringing in their ears that won't go away. They may also have episodes of full-body numbness. These are just some of the ways people with Meniere's feel – they also come with a host of other symptoms.
But what causes it? Why do so many people experience and suffer from this painful condition and its more debilitating symptom? And how can you prevent yourself from getting it?
Researchers believe Meniere's disease results from an inner ear disorder known as endolymphatic hydrops. This illness causes swelling and fluid buildup in the inner ear, leading to pressure changes in the fluid-filled membranes involved in maintaining balance and detecting sounds. This change in pressure causes hearing loss, dizziness and tinnitus (ringing in your ears), and balance problems.
Meniere's disease and vertigo can be managed with upper cervical chiropractic care. It helps restore balance in your nervous system through adjustments applied to your atlas and axis bones – the two topmost vertebral bones. A vertigo chiropractor in Vancouver uses carefully planned chiropractic adjustments to decompress affected nerves and other tissues that influence balance and proprioception (sense of movement). This allows your brain to send clear signals back down to your body so that you feel more at ease with your surroundings.
If you're suffering from vertigo or Meniere's disease and want to try chiropractic care as a natural solution, contact Dr. Joe Perin of Balanced Living Chiropractic. Our vertigo chiropractor in Vancouver follows the NUCCA chiropractic protocol, a gentle and effective way of managing vertigo, Meniere's disease, and other conditions triggered or aggravated by spinal misalignment. You may reach us via phone at (248) 831-0729, fax at (360) 597-4214, or write to us using our online form to book your appointment.
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