What is Vertigo?
Vertigo is a horribly disorienting condition that causes dizziness and a loss of balance. It can seemingly strike out of nowhere and make it impossible for you to continue with your daily tasks and plans. When you are suffering from vertigo, the disorientation makes it difficult to stand up and walk, let alone drive or operate devices.
There are several different possible causes for vertigo, such as an ear infection, migraine, or misalignment of the upper cervical spine.
Signs and Symptoms of Vertigo
The most common symptom of vertigo is unexplained dizziness and a feeling of extreme unsteadiness. It may feel like the ground is wobbling or the room is spinning around you. This disorientation can cause nausea and vomiting and puts you at risk of falling. Even sitting with your eyes closed may not help, and you can still feel like you’re spinning as if you’re on a nightmarish ride that won’t come to a stop.
People with vertigo may also experience diarrhea and fatigue. In some cases, sufferers may hear noises or see flashes of light.
How the Upper Cervical Spine Affects Vertigo
The upper cervical spine consists of the uppermost vertebrae that begin at the base of the skull. Part of its job is to regulate the flow of cerebrospinal fluids. The brain sends signals to the inner ear via vertebral arteries that connect to the brain through the upper cervical spine. These signals help regulate balance and orientation.
The upper cervical spine is a vulnerable area prone to injury. A jolt to the head when playing rough sports or getting into a fender-bender, poor posture, or improper sleeping positions can all contribute to a misalignment of the vertebrae. This may cause inflammation, swelling, and compression of nerves and arteries that disrupt the signals between the inner ear and the brain. When this happens, vertigo is the result.
How Our Vertigo Treatment In Walnut Creek Works
Dr. Noah Kaplan, owner of Advanced Upper Cervical Chiropractic in Walnut Creek, treats vertigo by tending to the health of the upper cervical spine. He offers drug-free, non-invasive, natural treatments to correct misalignments that disrupt brain signals.
Dr. Kaplan is among the elite upper cervical chiropractors in Northern California and a board-certified expert in the Blair Chiropractic Technique. The Blair method is a modern, effective method that combines state-of-the-art diagnostic technology and manual corrections to bring the spine back into proper alignment. Once alignment is achieved, the body’s natural healing processes kick in and normal functions begin to resume.
Dr. Kaplan is the only chiropractor in the East Bay Area who offers Cone Beam computed tomography (CBCT), a specialized type of 3D imaging that can view the Cranio-Cervical Junction (CCJ). With exact calculations of the spine, he can then apply precise, gentle manipulations to make corrections without the guesswork. This leads to a better realignment that holds longer, with fewer follow-up visits.
If you are experiencing bouts of vertigo, consider having Dr. Kaplan assess the health of your upper cervical spine. Dr. Kaplan is located in Walnut Creek, California, Dr. Kaplan also services Pleasant Hill, Concord, Lafayette, Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton, and Livermore.
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