Have you ever experienced a sudden spinning sensation that makes it impossible to stand or walk? Have you perhaps felt nauseous, dizzy, and struggled with hearing loss? If these symptoms sound familiar, you may be experiencing a condition affecting your inner ear.
Meniere’s disease (MD) and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) are two common inner ear dysfunctions. If you are not familiar with either, it will be somehow tricky to improve your condition. But don’t worry, we’ll help you!
In this article, we'll discuss these two conditions, their connection, and how Upper Cervical Care can help you address and manage your vestibular conditions.
The vestibular system is a group of organs in your upper cervical region that work together to keep your body balanced. It helps you move, walk, and maintain your balance by sending messages from inside your head to your brain on your current motion or position.
Meniere’s disease (MD) is a disorder of the inner ear that affects balance and hearing. It results in episodes of extreme dizziness, disorientation, fluctuating hearing loss, and tinnitus (ringing in the ears). The exact cause of Meniere's disease isn't known, but it may be related to a problem with the fluid inside the ear. Most people who have Meniere's disease are between 20 and 60 years old when symptoms first begin.
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is another inner ear disorder that causes brief episodes of dizziness and spinning. These episodes occur because calcium carbonate crystals get dislodged from one of two tiny structures called semicircular canals within your inner ear. When this happens, your brain interprets it as movement and sends signals to your eyes and body to move in response. This can make you feel like you or objects around you are spinning or rushing from up and down or side to side. The common denominator of these two problems in the inner ear is their most debilitating symptom - vertigo. This dizziness can be quite scary and leave you feeling like you're about to faint or pass out. It can also make you feel like your surroundings are spinning around you, which makes it hard to focus on anything. The good news is that there are simple steps that you can take to help yourself feel better right away and for good!
Vertigo is a common symptom of inner ear issues. It's often the first sign of trouble with your health and can be debilitating.You may have experienced vertigo if you've ever been on a roller coaster or been in an airplane that begins to gain or lose altitude quickly. You may also have experienced vertigo if you've had sudden changes in altitude from mountain climbing or scuba diving. Vertigo is the feeling of spinning or whirling like your world has suddenly been turned upside-down. It’s usually triggered by a lot of things, including:
If you’ve been suffering from vertigo and other inner ear problems, you're not alone. Many people experience this yearly, and as annoying or frustrating it can be (especially if neglected for too long), it can be relieved without depending too much on anti-nausea medications or invasive procedures! That's where Upper Cervical Care comes in!Upper Cervical Chiropractic adjustments can help with vertigo pains and other inner ear problems because they address the underlying cause of these issues by ensuring the proper alignment of your spine. This can help address nerve and blood vessel compressions along the head, which can affect your overall vestibular or balance function.If you’d like to try this approach to vertigo and inner ear pain relief, reach out to the chiropractor in your area! You’re also more than welcome to try this remedy if you’ve suffered from whiplash, concussion, physical abuse, and other forms of injuries to the head and cervical spine.Let’s help you put an end to your persistent vertigo episodes. Whatever triggers your spinning sensations, be it Meniere’s or BPPV, you can find possible vertigo relief from a board-certified Cervical Chiropractor.You can learn more about the technique by browsing our directory of Upper Cervical doctors in and out of the country. Click HERE to access our FREE Find-a-Doctor tool.
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