Understanding Meniere’s Disease in Stow, Ohio

Meniere’s Disease Overview

Meniere’s disease is a chronic condition affecting the inner ear that is expected to worsen over time.  Recurring episodes with symptoms such as vertigo, hearing loss, and tinnitus are caused by an abnormally large quantity of fluid that collects in the inner ear.

Though Meniere’s disease can occur at any age, it’s most likely to develop in adults between the ages of 40 and 60.  While no exact cause has been pinpointed, many theories are out there concerning the reason behind why the disease occurs, including allergies, autoimmune reactions, genetic correlations, and viral infection.

Because no cause has been nailed down, relief options also remain limited.  Many people who suffer from Meniere’s disease, unfortunately, achieve little to no relief under the traditional relief approaches, which consist of medications to reduce vertigo and nausea, or some type of rehabilitation to the vestibular system.  On the other hand, we see great results in our practice utilizing specific upper cervical chiropractic techniques.

Upper Cervical Chiropractic for Meniere’s Disease Relief

Chiropractic research has shown a connection between a misalignment of the atlas, the topmost vertebra in the spine, and the presence of Meniere’s symptoms.  A study of 139 Meniere’s patients showed that all had suffered from an atlas misalignment from a prior injury to the head or neck, and once corrected, 136 of the 139 patients achieved an absence or dramatic reduction of symptoms, particularly vertigo.

At Besso Clinic of Chiropractic, we take the time to understand each patient’s history and we utilize the latest technology to assess whether an atlas misalignment may be at the root of what’s causing your health condition.  If so, we restore proper alignment and proper body balance so that your nervous system is able to function optimally.  If you’ve taken different approaches to relieving your Meniere’s symptoms without lasting relief, then upper cervical chiropractic is the next logical step.

Reference:

https://vestibular.org/menieres-disease

Burcon MT. Upper cervical specific protocol and results for 139 patients with medically diagnosed meniere’s disease. J Vertebral Subluxation Res. November 14, 2010:1-10.

About the Author

Dr. Geoff Besso, DC, DCCJP

Besso Clinic of Chiropractic

Dr. Geoff Besso graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Clemson University. Following his bachelor’s degree he enrolled at the prestigious Life University in Atlanta, Georgia. After a four year intensive program, he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 2002. He became an upper cervical chiropractor in Stow in 2005. Dr. Besso and his wife, Amy Besso, DC, opened their practice in Stow, Ohio, in 2005 and have been blessed to help thousands of patients with conditions ranging from Fibromyalgia to Migraine Headaches to Meniere’s Disease.