Why Is the Room Spinning?
The sensation of the room spinning, commonly known as vertigo, can be disorienting and frightening. Identifying the causes and finding effective treatments is essential for managing this condition.
Causes of Vertigo
Vertigo can result from several underlying conditions, including:
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV): A common cause of vertigo triggered by changes in head position.
- Meniere’s Disease: A disorder of the inner ear that can lead to vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss.
- Vestibular Neuritis: Inflammation of the vestibular nerve, which can disrupt balance.
- Upper Cervical Misalignments: Misalignments in the upper cervical spine can impact the vestibular system and contribute to vertigo. This is called ‘Cervicogenic Vertigo’ and is often accompanied by headaches and/or migraines.
Chiropractic Approach to Vertigo
Upper Cervical Chiropractic care focuses on correcting misalignments in the top vertebrae of the spine. These adjustments can restore proper communication between the brain and body, reducing vertigo symptoms. The joints and muscles located in the ‘Upper Cervical Spine’ region are important in the process of proprioception, which is how the body gains the information required to balance, as they are packed full of crucial receptors and signal pathways, making it an vital first step in the chiropractic approach to Vertigo.
Success Stories
Boneva D’s case studies on ‘Upper Cervical Specific Care’ detail how Chiropractic helped two people claim their life back from Vertigo. The first case study focused on a young male, who was suffering with Vertigo, Headaches and short-term memory loss following a major motor vehicle accident, he responded very well to Upper Cervical Care. The second case study details an elderly woman who was suffering from Vertigo and Nervousness, under Upper Cervical Care her symptoms completely stopped. In both cases, Upper Cervical Care was the only intervention.
There is a rapidly growing body of evidence supporting the effectiveness of adjustments of the Atlas (C1) and Axis (C2) in the management of complex neurological conditions such as vertigo.
Self-Care and Prevention
- Epley Maneuver/Brandt-Daroff Exercises: A series of head movements to reposition canaliths in the inner ear.
- Maintain Good Hydration: Drink plenty of fluids to keep your body balanced.
- Avoid Triggers: Identify and avoid activities or movements that trigger vertigo.
- Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care: Correcting misalignments will help improve your nervous system function, and get you back to 100%.
Vertigo can severely impact your quality of life, but upper cervical chiropractic care offers a promising solution. If you’re experiencing the unsettling sensation of the room spinning, keep reading to see how we can help you find relief.
The Top Chiropractic Experience
At Top Chiropractic, we work with lots of client’s struggling with Vertigo and see great results when the Upper Cervical Spine is involved. We use 3d CBCT imaging and Digital Paraspinal Thermography to identify what is causing your vertigo and what we need to do to help it!
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References
- Upper Cervical Subluxation Complex: A Review of the Chiropractic and Medical Literature. Eriksen, Kirk. 2006
- Two Case Studies: Meniere’s Disease and Cervical Spine Trauma Post Upper Cervical Specific Care. Boneva, D. 1998.
- Brandt-Daroff Exercises: Information and Advice for Patients. NHS UK, 2021
