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Vertigo
Overview
Understanding Your Condition
Vertigo is a sensation of spinning or whirling, often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, sweating, and difficulty maintaining balance. It is typically caused by problems in the inner ear or the vestibular system, which controls balance and spatial orientation.
Causes & Types
- Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV): dislodged inner-ear crystals.
- Meniere's disease: fluid buildup in the inner ear with tinnitus and hearing loss.
- Vestibular neuritis or labyrinthitis: viral inflammation.
- Migraine-associated vertigo.
- Head injury affecting the inner ear or vestibular system.
- Inner ear disorders such as acoustic neuroma or ototoxicity.
- Cervical vertigo from neck problems like spondylosis or whiplash.
Common Symptoms
- Spinning sensation of the room or oneself.
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Sweating during episodes.
- Loss of balance and difficulty walking.
- Nystagmus: involuntary eye movements.
How We Can Help
- Chiropractic adjustments to the cervical spine to address cervical vertigo.
- Epley maneuver and canalith repositioning techniques for BPPV.
- Soft tissue therapy to release neck tension.
- Balance and vestibular rehabilitation exercises.
- Posture correction to support neck health.
Prevention & Management
- Move slowly when changing positions.
- Make fall-safe home modifications.
- Stay hydrated and manage stress.
- Address neck tension with posture and stretching.
- Follow prescribed vestibular exercises.
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Our team is here to help you address the root cause and get back to feeling your best.
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