Vertigo is a false sensation of movement. It is a subtype of dizziness that becomes increasingly common as a person ages. Often, the condition presents itself as the room seeming to spin around a person. Is there a connection between anxiety and vertigo? How can vertigo be helped naturally? Read on to learn more about ways to control the false feeling of spinning.
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Anxiety attacks can lead to hyperventilation. This can easily cause a bout of vertigo. It can also result in dizziness, difficulty thinking, and weakness. Stress is also a factor in vertigo because stress can increase anxiety. According to one study, anxiety and panic disorders commonly appear side by side with vertigo or dizziness. While the exact cause is not understood, it makes sense to seek anxiety and stress relief methods to decrease the risks of vertigo.
There are a number of ways that one can work to decrease stress and anxiety. Here are a few:
Of course, stress and anxiety are just triggers of vertigo and not the underlying issue. Is there anything that can be done to help vertigo at its source?
Upper cervical chiropractic care has helped many patients to find long-term relief. This is because an upper cervical misalignment can result in reduced blood flow to the brain or even pressure on the brainstem. Correcting the misalignment has been very effective in case studies.
To learn more, contact an upper cervical chiropractor near you. You may be a consultation away from getting on the road to being vertigo-free.
TV show host Montel Williams describes how specific chiropractic care has helped his body.
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