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Vanish The Vertigo

As children, many of us enjoyed the sensation of spinning around in a circle, making ourselves dizzy. The dizziness made us laugh and the effects only lasted for a few seconds. However, vertigo sufferers feel this dizzy sensation for prolonged periods that often last for hours or even days. The symptoms can often appear out of nowhere.

For certain types of vertigo, Chiropractic Care is an effective treatment that ultimately provides relief to its sufferers.

What is vertigo?

Vertigo is a considered to be a symptom rather than a condition itself. Vertigo feels like your surroundings are moving, spinning, or swaying, leaving you with various degrees of feeling off-balance and dizzy. Experiencing these symptoms of dizziness is your body's way of telling you something isn't right.

Vertigo tends to be reported more commonly by elderly people. However, patients of all ages can experience this symptom.

What conditions can vertigo be a symptom of?

Vertigo can present itself when there has been damage to the inner ear or misalignment of the vertebrae in the neck. Damage to spinal joints or ligaments can also trigger vertigo-like symptoms. In rare cases, vertigo-like symptoms can point to significant brain disease such as a stroke or tumour.

How can Chiropractic treatment help with vertigo symptoms?

Chiropractic is an excellent option for treating particular types of vertigo. The kind of treatment Dr. Vollrath recommends will often be determined based on what your vertigo is a symptom of.

One particular treatment option may involve an adjustment specifically targeting the joints that aren't moving correctly. Specifically, in the upper neck cases, faulty motion patterns can result in false messages about the body's position and its movement being sent from your joints up to your brain. Dr. Vollrath has found that often a simple adjustment to the upper neck can correct this problem.

Another treatment option Dr. Vollrath may recommend is called the Epley Maneuver. This maneuver is used to address problems relating to the inner ear. Dr. Vollrath will use this technique to reposition misplaced otoconia (bony particles) back to their appropriate inner ear positions. Dr. Vollrath may also suggest specific exercises targeting the vestibulocochlear (inner ear) system.

Following the initial assessment, Dr Vollrath will decide the best course of action for you in treating the condition behind your vertigo.

If you or someone you know is suffering from vertigo-like symptoms, call Core Chiropractic Center to book a consultation with Dr. Vollrath today!

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