Dizziness is a common symptom of many conditions. Perhaps your doctor was able to identify the underlying cause of your dizziness. If so, you’re actually in the minority. In most cases of dizziness, the cause is a mystery. As a result, a patient may remain to wonder if the symptom will return.
In other cases, the underlying cause of dizziness is identified, but there is no cure for the condition. One condition where this is the case is Parkinson’s disease.
Parkinson’s disease is a neurological condition that affects a person’s ability to move. Research has linked the dizziness associated with Parkinson’s to cerebral hypoperfusion. In layman’s terms, this means not enough blood is getting to the brain. What can cause a reduction in blood flow to the brain?
An often-overlooked condition that can lead to a reduced amount of blood flow to the brain is a misalignment of the C1 vertebra (atlas). When the cervical spine is misaligned, the vertebral arteries that facilitate blood flow to the brain may be hindered from doing their job properly. As a result, various conditions can occur including things like dizziness and even migraines. Even blood pressure problems have been linked to upper cervical misalignments.
How can this misalignment be corrected, and what effect may this have on dizziness?
Upper cervical chiropractic is a niche within the chiropractic field that focuses solely on the top two bones of the neck. Rather than popping or twisting the spine, upper cervical chiropractors use low force corrections that help the neck realign naturally. This is a safe way to get the atlas (C1) and axis (C2) back into place. Their realignment can help vertebral arteries do their job properly again, improving blood flow to the brain and relieving conditions caused by the previous reduction in blood flow.
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The content and materials provided in this web site are for informational and educational purposes only and are not intended to supplement or comprise a medical diagnosis or other professional opinion, or to be used in lieu of a consultation with a physician or competent health care professional for medical diagnosis and/or treatment. All content and materials including research papers, case studies and testimonials summarizing patients' responses to care are intended for educational purposes only and do not imply a guarantee of benefit. Individual results may vary, depending upon several factors including age of the patient, severity of the condition, severity of the spinal injury, and duration of time the condition has been present.
