Besso Clinic of Chiropractic 4015 Darrow Rd. Suite A Stow, Ohio 44224
Many patients turn to us for our help as a vertigo chiropractor near Stow, OH. They mostly report a feeling of spinning within their They mostly report a feeling of spinning within their surroundings even when they are just standing still. This is a typical characteristic of vertigo. Along with this symptom, they also experience sweating, problems walking, nausea, vomiting, and intensified sensation when moving their head in a certain position.
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To understand vertigo better, you must first learn where the problem often originates: the inner ear, specifically the vestibular system. Thanks to this sensory system, we have a sense of equilibrium and spatial orientation, which helps to balance our movements. The labyrinth of the inner ear along with the cochlea, which is part of the auditory system, are integral parts of the inner ear. The brain uses signals about our eye movements and body position coming from the vestibular system to interpret our body’s location and actions within the environment.
The vestibular system has semicircular canals that sense rotational movements and otoliths that indicate direct accelerations. The semicircular canals are the ones that mainly detect movement. We have three semicircular canals in each labyrinth: the horizontal, anterior, and posterior semicircular canal. They are at right angles towards each other. This way, when one canal gets stimulated, its partner will be inhibited. This is so you will sense every change in the rotation direction. The right horizontal canal gets excited when you turn your head to the right, while the left horizontal canal gets stimulated when you turn your head left, and so on.
After understanding the function of the vestibular system, you now have an idea why certain conditions may cause vertigo. Such conditions are the following:
One of the most common reasons behind vertigo, this condition causes brief, mild to severe episodes of dizziness that occur when the head is positioned or moved in a certain way. It is not a serious condition except for being a hazard to specific daily activities such as driving or climbing a ladder. You may also experience dizziness, loss of balance, unsteadiness, nystagmus, nausea, and vomiting along with the condition.
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This is a disorder of the inner ear that gives you a spinning sensation. It often goes together with tinnitus, hearing loss, and ear congestion. Often, only one ear is affected when suffering from Meniere’s disease. Although it can happen at any age, its usual onset occurs between the ages of 20 to 50.
Often caused by a virus and sometimes a bacteria, labyrinthitis happens when there is swelling of the inner ear that transitions to hearing loss and vertigo. Your inner ear becomes swollen, which results in the sending of faulty signals by the vestibular system to the brain regarding balance and movement. You may also experience nausea and vomiting, dizziness, tinnitus, and problems focusing your eyes. This often happens when a person has a common cold. It can also happen with ear infections, allergies, or reactions to certain drugs.
This is a condition known for inflammation of the vestibular nerve in the inner ear. The vestibular nerve sends signals about balance from the inner ear to the brain, and vertigo results from the inflammation of the nerve. It affects one ear at a time.
A fascinating study involving 60 patients was done to test the link between vertigo and the misalignment of the bones of the upper cervical spine. Out of the 60 patients, 56 reported having a history of some form of head or neck trauma before experiencing vertigo. When an upper cervical chiropractor further examined them, all were found to have an upper cervical misalignment. Each patient received unique adjustments and relief tailored to their specific condition. They all reported positive feedback within 1 to 6 months. About 48 patients said that their vertigo completely went away, while 12 shared that their vertigo reduced in frequency and severity.
Our chiropractor for vertigo in Stow uses a similar technique here at Besso Clinic. We do not use techniques that result in popping or cracking of the spine. Instead, we employ a gentle procedure which assists the bones in realigning naturally. Since the bones are not forcefully adjusted, the result is better and longer-lasting adjustments. Many of our patients have given us feedback saying how much this technique helped their vertigo symptoms and even eliminated their vertigo.
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