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Vertigo is frequently the result of an inner ear problem. Some of the most common causes of vertigo include1:
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 issues.
Meniere’s disease is characterized by severe episodes of spinning sensation, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), hearing loss, and a sensation of fullness in the ear.
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 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 traveling to and from the head. A misalignment of the top two bones can easily create an inner ear imbalance.
To learn more about the connection between head and neck injuries and vertigo, download our complimentary e-book by clicking the image below.
Upper cervical chiropractor 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 the symptom, for any reason, have benefitted from the specific nature Dr. Crowder’s care. As 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:
To schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Crowder, call our McKinney office at 972-449-5845. You can also click the button below.
If you are outside of the local area, you can find an Upper Cervical Doctor near you at www.uppercervicalawareness.com.
Post-concussion syndrome (PCS) is a condition that can last for weeks or months following a head injury. The injury does not necessarily have to be severe to cause post-concussion syndrome. In fact, there doesn’t appear to be a link between the severity of a head injury and the chances of developing PCS.1 Sports-related concussions alone number an estimated 1.6 to 3.8 million in the United States, making PCS a leading problem in public health.
One of the most common symptoms associated with post-concussion syndrome are headaches. This seems logical seeing as the initial event that caused the concussion often involved some type of blow to the head or other traumatic head injury. If these headaches fail to subside within a short period of time following a headache, a diagnosis of PCS is usually made.
A traditional approach to post-concussion syndrome treatment is aimed at symptomatic relief. Oftentimes this includes medications to address the multitude of symptoms, including headaches, dizziness, anxiety, and sleep disturbances. While these treatments may provide temporary relief, the underlying cause remains uncorrected. In McKinney, TX, headache expert Dr. Crowder works with patients to get to the bottom of their post-concussion related headaches and other related symptoms. Using a very specialized method of analysis, Dr. Crowder is able to determine if the underlying cause of post-concussion symptoms is a misalignment of the bones that sit just beneath the skull. A misalignment of these top two bones in the neck that may have been caused by the same injury that caused the concussion can wreak havoc on the nervous system and cause many of the PCS-related symptoms. Dr. Crowder works with patients to correct these misalignments, which allows patients to heal and regain their quality of life naturally.
REFERENCES:
To schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Crowder, call our McKinney office at 972-449-5845. You can also click the button below.
If you are outside of the local area, you can find an Upper Cervical Doctor near you at www.uppercervicalawareness.com.
The medical profession has unfortunately had no better success at determining the cause of vertigo than a simple coin toss. It is reported that there is only a 50/50 chance that the specific cause of spinning can be identified. When a cause is able to be determined, it is often related to a minor to severe blow to the head.1
In a comprehensive study done in 2006 of 60 patients, 56 (93%) recalled a history of trauma. These traumas ranged anywhere from a severe auto accident, a mild slip on the sidewalk, bicycling accident, skiing accident, horseback riding, etc. There were only four people of the 60 that didn’t have or couldn’t recall any traumatic incident prior to the onset of their vertigo symptoms.2
Since there appears to be such a high correlation between dizziness symptoms and head injury, no matter how mild you think the injury may have been, it is critical to verify that your spinal alignment has not been compromised. The vertebrae of the neck, particularly the top two, are very vulnerable to misalignments due to their unique shape. The atlas (C1) and axis (C2) vertebrae are responsible for the majority of head and neck movement. A misalignment, or subluxation, in this area must be assessed by an upper cervical specific chiropractor in order to make a determination that this could be the root cause of your vertigo.
To learn more about the connection between head and neck injuries and chronic neck pain, download our complimentary e-book by clicking the image below.
Dr. Crowder, a vertigo and dizziness expert in McKinney, TX, has been specifically trained to analyze for and correct misalignments of the C1 and C2 vertebrae. Using sophisticated diagnostic imagining and other tools, Dr. Crowder is able to determine the exact nature of the upper cervical misalignment, make the necessary correction, and allow the body’s natural recuperative processes to take place. Removing the interference from the communication between the brain and nervous system to all areas of the body can help to alleviate vertigo symptoms by allowing proper communication between the sensory systems of the body and the brain. In the study mentioned earlier on in this post, a vertigo sufferer of 37 years was able to regain a symptom-free life after only one month of upper cervical care!2
REFERENCES:
To schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Crowder, call our McKinney office at 972-449-5845. You can also click the button below.
If you are outside of the local area, you can find an Upper Cervical Doctor near you at www.uppercervicalawareness.com.
