Sudden bouts of a spinning sensation or feeling of dizziness can happen at just about any time for someone suffering from vertigo. Vertigo describes a condition where the functions that control the body in relation to space are disrupted. The bouts mentioned can last for hours or days and can make everyday life a challenge.
What Causes Vertigo?
The defect that causes vertigo has to do with the Vestibular Cochlear nerve and it is located between the ear and the brain. The sensing of the body’s position, interpretation of the signals, and nerve function can lead to spinning. The result is usually one of two things. First the brain is responding to movement when there is none, or second, the body is moving and the brain is unable to sense it. The number of those who suffer from vertigo increase over the age of forty. It is estimated that 40% of adults over forty have vertigo. The rest of the population is estimated at 10%.
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Upper Cervical Chiropractic and Vertigo
Upper cervical chiropractors are specially trained to evaluate the upper vertebrae of the neck carefully. Accidents involving the head and neck can cause the spinal joints to become immobilized. This region of the spine houses nerves and is a pathway to and from the brain. Nerve signals can be impeded when these joints are out of alignment.
Careful examination and precise measuring help an upper cervical chiropractor to see if and by how much the vertebrae are out of alignment and how to correct them. Once proper position is restored, nerve pathways can open and reestablish proper communication with the brain. This gentle and precise technique has been beneficial for those suffering from spinning. Clinical studies have revealed a marked reduction in vertigo and other symptoms. Some see a complete end to vertigo.
References:
Friedman M, Hamid MA, Samy HM. Dizziness, Vertigo, and Imbalance.http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/2149881-overview (accessed 26 February 2016).
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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