Let Our Chiropractors Help With Vertigo
That sudden spinning sensation, the feeling of being off-balance, and the dizziness that disrupts your day: these are the hallmarks of vertigo. For those who experience it, vertigo can be a debilitating condition that affects daily activities and overall quality of life. At Spring Street Chiropractic, we understand the challenges vertigo presents and offer specialized chiropractic care to address its root causes and provide lasting relief.
What is Vertigo?
Vertigo is not a disease itself, but rather a symptom of an underlying condition. It is most often described as a sensation that you, or the environment around you, are moving or spinning. This false sense of motion can be accompanied by other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, sweating, and abnormal eye movements. The most common causes of vertigo are related to issues within the inner ear or the central nervous system.
Common Causes of Vertigo
Understanding the cause of your vertigo is the first step toward effective treatment. Some primary causes include:
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV): This is the most frequent cause of vertigo. It occurs when tiny calcium crystals (canaliths) in one part of your inner ear move into another area where they don't belong. This movement sends confusing signals to the brain about your body's position, triggering dizziness.
- Meniere's Disease: This inner ear disorder is caused by a buildup of fluid and changing pressure in the ear. It can cause episodes of vertigo along with ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and hearing loss.
- Vestibular Neuritis or Labyrinthitis: These conditions are related to inner ear problems, usually stemming from an infection that causes inflammation around the nerves important for the body's sense of balance.
- Cervicogenic Dizziness: This type of vertigo is directly related to issues in the neck (cervical spine). Misalignments, injuries like whiplash, or arthritis in the neck can interfere with nerve signals traveling from the cervical spine to the brain, resulting in dizziness and a sense of imbalance.
Chiropractic Services for Vertigo Relief
While many people turn to medication for vertigo, these often only mask the symptoms without addressing the underlying problem. Chiropractic care offers a non-invasive, drug-free approach that focuses on correcting the root cause of vertigo, particularly when the issue is linked to the cervical spine. As your trusted chiropractor, our goal is to restore proper function to your nervous system and improve your body's ability to heal itself.
How Our Chiropractic Care Can Help
At Spring Street Chiropractic, our treatment for vertigo is tailored to your specific condition. Here's how our chiropractic services can make a difference:
- Cervical Spine Adjustments: For patients with cervicogenic dizziness, gentle and precise adjustments to the vertebrae in the neck are crucial. Misalignments (subluxations) in the cervical spine can put pressure on nerves and disrupt the communication between the brain and the body's balance system. By correcting these misalignments, we can restore proper nerve function and alleviate the symptoms of vertigo.
- The Epley Maneuver: For those diagnosed with BPPV, our chiropractor is trained to perform specific repositioning maneuvers, such as the Epley maneuver. This technique involves a series of head movements designed to guide the displaced calcium crystals out of the sensitive part of the inner ear and back to a less troublesome location. It is a highly effective and immediate treatment for BPPV.
- Comprehensive Examination: Our approach begins with a thorough evaluation to determine the specific cause of your vertigo. We assess your spine, nervous system, and inner ear function to create a targeted treatment plan that meets your unique needs.
Why Choose a Chiropractor for Vertigo?
Choosing a chiropractor for vertigo treatment provides a holistic path to wellness. Instead of relying on temporary fixes, chiropractic care aims to correct the structural and neurological issues causing the problem. This approach not only relieves the immediate symptoms but also helps prevent future episodes, leading to long-term stability and health.
Take Control of Your Balance and Your Life
You don't have to live with the disorienting effects of vertigo. At Spring Street Chiropractic, we are dedicated to helping our patients find relief and regain their sense of balance. Our professional team is ready to provide the compassionate and effective chiropractic care you need to get back to living your life to the fullest.
Contact Spring Street Chiropractic today to schedule a consultation and learn how our chiropractic services can help you overcome vertigo.
