Vertigo is frequently the result of an inner ear problem. Some of the most common causes of vertigo include1:
- BPPV – Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo occurs when small particles of calcium clog the canals of the inner ear. Since the inner ear is responsible for sending signals to the brain about head and body position and movement, BPPV can create balance and vertigo issues.
- Meniere’s disease – Meniere’s disease is characterized by severe episodes of vertigo, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), hearing loss, and a sensation of fullness in the ear.
- Labyrinthitis – This is typically a viral infection of the inner ear where inflammation around the nerves can affect balance and proper communication of body and head position to the brain.
What many people may not think to consider is that many of these vertigo-inducing conditions can be the result of a head or neck injury. This could be a severe injury, such as whiplash from a motor vehicle accident, or may have been a slip and fall from childhood that seemed quite benign at the time. The vertebrae of the neck, especially in the upper cervical spine, can have a significant impact on blood flow and nerve function travelling to and from the head. A misalignment of the top two bones can easily create an inner ear imbalance.
Upper cervical chiropractor and vertigo specialist Dr. Crowder works to correct the alignment of the C1 and C2 vertebrae, the uppermost two in the neck. The proper alignment of these two bones is critical for the optimal function of the brain stem, which regulates many of the automatic functions of our bodies. People who have been suffering from vertigo, for any reason, have benefitted from the specific nature Dr. Crowder’s care. As a vertigo and dizziness expert, he has helped patients to restore normal function to their nervous systems, which is often found to be the underlying cause to vertigo.
REFERENCES:
- Webmd. Vertigo: Causes, symptoms, and treatment. [homepage on the Internet]. 2015 [cited 2015 Jun 4]. Available from: http://www.webmd.com/brain/vertigo-symptoms-causes-treatment
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