Vertigo can be somewhat startling for anyone who suffers from it -- so much so that it can be difficult to perform even the most basic everyday activities. Imagine trying to carry out one of your favorite activities feeling as if the room is spinning or that you are spinning. Not only is this difficult to cope with but trying to find a solution is just as frustrating and tiresome.
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Why Vertigo Occurs
Let’s start by reviewing where the brain receives its signals from. The brain relies on signals from three different body parts in order to manage the balance:
- The eyes send visual information
- The joints give mechanical input
- The inner ear provides movement and positional information
All of these components work together to alert the brain where your body is located in its environment. When one of these fails, the end result can be vertigo.
Vertigo and Spinal Misalignment
One of the foremost jobs of the spine is to protect the spinal cord. The primary responsibility of the spinal cord is to transmit signals to and from the brain and the body. The C1 and C2 vertebrae are at the locations where the brainstem meets the spinal cord. If either of these bones become misaligned, it can distort the signals to and from the brain and body, leading to symptoms of vertigo and possibly even other serious health issues.
A case study was performed by Dr. Erin Elster in 2006 on 60 patients who suffered from chronic vertigo. These patients were also found to have a misalignment in their upper neck. They were given specific, gentle adjustments to correct the misalignments. Out of the original 60, 48 saw their vertigo symptoms diminish altogether. The other 12 expressed having a huge degree of relief in their symptoms and how often they occurred.
If you are experiencing symptoms of vertigo, we urge you to seek upper cervical chiropractic care to help alleviate your pain and discomfort. You will not be disappointed.
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