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How Your Past Can Determine Your Future
Upper neck injuries can have a wide array of effects on an individual’s health. This is because your upper cervical vertebrae can affect everything from nervous system function to vestibular system function if they are misaligned. Here are some health problems that can result from an upper neck injury:
- Meniere’s disease
- Vertigo Chronic ear infections
- Hearing loss
- Tinnitus
- Cochlear Hydrops
Upper Cervical Chiropractic Can Help
Dr. Michael Burcon performed research that showed a connection between upper cervical injuries and various health conditions. In particular, an upper cervical misalignment can be responsible for Eustachian tube lesions.
The theory is that this connection has long gone unnoticed because the average time between the injury and the lesion formation is about 15 years. Most people do not connect an injury from that long ago with a current health problem. Many who are diagnosed with Meniere’s disease and similar conditions were once the victim of:
- A car accident
- A sports injury
- A fall
- Another head or neck trauma
Most do not think to list such an injury on their medical history after more than a decade has gone by.
It’s All About the Brainstem
Such injuries can result in long-term health problems. The reason is that a misalignment as small as ¼ of a millimeter in the C1 or C2 vertebrae can put pressure on the brainstem. This affects the normal lines of communication between the brain and the rest of the body. A whole host of problems can result.
Fortunately, the damage can be reversed. Dr. Don Erwin, an upper cervical chiropractor in Sacramento, California, specializes in the realignment of the C1 and C2 vertebrae. A consultation and examination will determine if your upper cervical vertebrae are out of alignment. If so, realignment may help to reduce the symptoms of, or possibly even resolve, your Meniere’s disease.
Meniere's Disease Treatment Sacramento CA
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Dr. Donald Erwin of Body Balance Spinal Care in Sacramento, California is an Upper Cervical Chiropractor trained by the National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association (NUCCA).Over the past 21 years, Dr. Erwin has helped many people find natural relief in Sacramento, California. His upper cervical clinic also serves the communities of Elk Grove, Roseville, Yuba City, Davis and Placerville. He is uniquely trained to correct problems in the upper cervical spine (upper neck). This vital area is intimately connected to the central nervous system and problems in this area have been shown to be an underlying cause of a variety of different health problems, including migraine headaches, fibromyalgia, sciatica, digestive disorders and auto injuries. More information can be found on his website at https://www.donerwindc.com/