Vertigo and dizziness are sometimes confused. While they are quite common, it is important to realize that they are not the same condition. When a person feels dizzy, he or she experiences the feeling that he may actually pass out or faint. However, when a person is having a spell of vertigo, this means he feels as if he or the things around him are spinning or tilting. This may be accompanied by nausea and vomiting in severe cases.
There can be numerous reasons that a person experiences vertigo or dizziness. Things such as allergies, the flu, dehydration, a cold or another virus, or some kind of stress can be to blame. Vertigo is often linked to a malfunction of the inner ear. The inner ear has the job of keeping proper balance and letting the brain know where the body is located in its environment. Blood flow is also regulated according to whether a person is standing, sitting, or lying down.
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If a person goes to a primary care doctor to find relief for vertigo it is often recommended that they take the prescription drug valium along with therapy to try to reset the inner ear balancing system. More importantly, the alignment of the upper neck vertebrae should be checked.
The top two bones in the neck are of particular interest because they serve to protect the brainstem. A large number of nerves are located here, as well. This is the communication highway between the brain and body. If a small misalignment is present, even if it is just ¼ of a millimeter, improper signals may be sent to and from the brain, body, and ears. This is when vertigo can develop.
Vertigo and Upper Cervical Chiropractic
By using a gentle technique, that does not require popping and twisting, I am able to adjust these upper neck bones so that they move back into alignment. Once this is done, the body’s natural healing power takes over and repairs the damage done. Patients often report seeing their vertigo symptoms lessen and, in some cases, go away completely.
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