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Vertigo Overview
Vertigo is a term that patients often use to describe the feeling that the world is spinning around them. This condition is actually one of the primary symptoms associated with a rare condition known as Meniere’s disease. However, whether vertigo is a part of a condition or is being experienced by itself, there is a natural way to provide relief.
Upper Cervical Care for Vertigo
Using an upright MRI, it has been determined that a misalignment of the C1 and C2 vertebrae can result in a disruption of the proper flow of cerebrospinal fluid. This may cause the brain’s cushioning liquid to pool due to improper drainage. Vertigo is just one of the many symptoms that can occur when such a blockage exists.
The C1 and C2 vertebrae are the top two vertebrae at the base of the skull. These bones protect the brainstem right where it meets up with the spinal cord. This part of the body is vital to overall internal communication, including signals about where the body is located in connection with its surroundings.
Also, an injury to this area can result in the formation of a lesion on the Eustachian tube. This can cause vertigo and other Meniere’s symptoms. The connection was not noted between head and neck trauma and vertigo before due to the fact that it can take about 15 years for this lesion to form. Therefore, the accident or injury may seem like old news by the time health problems begin. As a result, the average doctor may fail to make the connection.
Relief from Vertigo Is Possible
Vertigo is not something you just have to learn to live with, nor does it require a lifetime of medication for symptom management. Most cases of vertigo can be significantly improved or even completely resolved by caring for the underlying problem, the upper cervical misalignment. If you suffer from vertigo, especially if you have suffered a head or neck injury at any time in your life, schedule a consultation to learn what upper cervical chiropractic can do for you.
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