Most people have heard the term vertigo, but not everyone knows exactly what it means. It is similar to dizziness, but it is a feeling of spinning. The person may feel as if he or she is spinning or the room around a person may appear to be moving.

The system within the body that helps one maintain balance is called the vestibular system. If this system is not working properly, vertigo can be the end result. For some who experience vertigo, episodes may last only a short time and never occur again. For others, vertigo can become a chronic condition leading to other health complications.

There are some conditions that can lead a person to experience vertigo, such as:

• Labyrinthitis: This has to do with swelling in the inner ear brought about by an illness like a cold, the flu, or a respiratory infection. The ear then becomes irritated and, in its acutest form, hearing loss can be a complication.
• Vestibular Neuronitis: The vestibular nerve is located in the inner ear and sends signals to the brain about where the body is located and when it moves. If these nerves become inflamed due to some sort of infection or illness, the signals being sent to the brain can be misinterpreted, leading to vertigo.
• Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: This occurs when a person stands up too quickly or moves the head or neck suddenly. Injuries from car accidents or sports can lead to this type of vertigo.
• Meniere’s disease: Symptoms of this condition are tinnitus or ringing in the ears, a feeling of fullness, and hearing loss.

Coping with Vertigo by Means of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care

Often the reason behind the above conditions can be traced back to some kind of accident in the person’s past, even if it was many years ago. This type of injury can be corrected by a gentle adjustment to a specific part of the neck. Many patients report that their vertigo symptoms are much better once the misalignment is corrected.

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