Dizziness can be a result of vertigo. As a doctor for vertigo based in Sacramento, I know how terrifying dizziness can be for those who experience it. Bouts of dizziness may strike out of the blue. You may be doing perfectly fine, and then out of nowhere start feeling lightheaded and off balance.
To understand better why dizziness occurs, we’ll explain how the body functions. You should know that the body depends on three major systems to help you keep your balance.
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The inner ear
The inner ear consists of fluid-filled canals and sensors to distinguish when that fluid is moving. The inner ear also works with gravity to keep your body moving correctly.
The eyes
The eyes transmit visual signals to the brain. They decide where the body is in its environment and whether or not the body is operating as it should be.
The sensory nerves
The nerves send crucial sensory messages to and from the brain about the body’s location in its environment.
Dizziness can follow if any of these systems begin to malfunction. It can be in the form of disequilibrium (feeling off balance) or vertigo (a false feeling of spinning). Your doctor may prescribe medication to help temporarily. However, it is best to address the underlying cause of dizziness to get long-lasting results.
An Upper Cervical Chiropractor in Sacramento Can Help
Upper cervical chiropractors such as Body Balance Spinal Care in Sacramento, CA recognize the connection between these systems and dizziness. We employ upper cervical chiropractic care, a technique that has been successful in caring for patients with dizziness by correcting a misalignment in the uppermost bones of the neck — the C1 and C2 vertebrae.
When these bones misalign, they put pressure on the brainstem. The brainstem is the body’s communication highway. It sends information to and from the brain and body. If it starts to be faulty, it may tell the brain that the body is moving when it is not. This can lead to dizziness, disequilibrium, or vertigo.
Upper cervical chiropractic care is both gentle and effective. It encourages the bones to return to their original positions without using hard force. Most of our patients experience an improvement in their dizziness through our care. Contact us today to learn more.