What is Vertigo?

A surprising statistic about vertigo is the number of those suffering from it. It is known to be affecting 5%-10% of all people, and the likelihood of developing this condition rises to 40% when a person reaches age 40. This crippling syndrome contributed to 2.5% of all emergency room visits, from 1995 to 2004.

Vertigo is not simply an isolated episode in between events in normal life. Due to the randomness of the attacks, many people suffer from anxiety after an attack of vertigo as they anticipate when the next one will take place. When people experience vertigo, they feel as though they or the world are spinning around when in fact they are standing still. The severity of the symptoms can vary from case to case, from dizziness to complete dysfunction in the equilibrium.

While there could be many causes of vertigo, the origin is well known. The condition develops when the vestibular system, the part of the body responsible for spatial awareness and maintaining balance, is not functioning properly.

Finding a Solution for Vertigo

There are several treatment options that vertigo patients are offered. Most of these options provide only temporary relief from the symptoms, leaving the underlying cause to continue. Prescription drugs are one option, as well as brain exercises, intended to train the brain to better handle the disorienting episodes that afflict it.

A third option, upper cervical chiropractic care, is getting more attention as the convincing recovery results gain momentum among former vertigo sufferers. This gentle type of chiropractic treatment focuses on the upper two vertebrae, which are responsible for housing the body and brain’s communication system, also known as the brainstem. When alignment is restored to this specific area in the neck, the signals carried through the brainstem can once again be sent accurately and efficiently. This results in a decrease and even complete elimination of vertigo symptoms.

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