Vertigo attacks can be scary, with their unpredictable nature as well as the sudden sensation that the world is rapidly spinning around you. You may even experience symptoms of nausea, headaches, vomiting or ringing in the ears. A vertigo attack can last as short as a few minutes and up to several hours.
There are a several explanations for vertigo that are rooted in either an issue inside of the inner ear or a problem with how the brain and spinal cord are communicating information regarding the body's sense of balance and where it is situated in space. The balance system is a complex one, heavily relying upon the exchange of accurate input to the brain, gathered from the inner ear, the eyes, and the limbs.
One of the most difficult aspects of vertigo is the anxiety that accompanies not being able to predict when the next episode will happen. There is a high demand for vertigo care that doesn't include the use of medications that only treat symptoms and have undesirable side effects.
The goal of upper cervical chiropractic care is to locate the source of what is ailing you. The spine bones are responsible for protecting your brainstem and spinal cord. The spinal cord is like a USB cord passing information between the brain and body. When an accident or injury moves a vertebra out of alignment in your spine, it can disrupt the spinal cord’s ability to send signals between the brain and body. For many vertigo patients, the source of their problem is rooted in a misalignment of the upper vertebrae in the neck. This affects how efficiently the body is able to communicate to the brain regarding balance.
There has been great success for vertigo patients who have had upper cervical chiropractic care. In one study of 60 chronic vertigo sufferers, every one of them experienced a decrease in their symptoms during treatment, with 48 of the 60 experiencing total relief. If you or someone you know is suffering from vertigo and has not been satisfied with standard medical treatment, then upper cervical chiropractic could be the solution that provides lasting relief.
References:
https://www.medicaldaily.com/may-403776
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 3 November 2016]; 2006(Nov): 1-9. Available from: https://vertebralsubluxation.sharepoint.com/Pages/2006_1174_Vertigo.aspx
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