Vertigo, or the sudden false sense of movement, can send a sufferer dizzyingly spinning in a moment’s notice. This uneasy feeling manifests from a range of causes including ear canal fluid buildup, migraines, head injuries, or whiplash. Cervical vertigo (cervicogenic dizziness) is a type of vertigo in which dizziness occurs from a neck-related sensation or movement. It is a common cause of the dizziness which affects up to 40 percent of people after the age of 40. Chiropractic’s expertise in correcting vertebral disfunctions can target one direct cause of cervical vertigo, potentially relieving symptoms altogether.
Lingering Dizzying Trauma
Cervical vertigo is believed to be caused by a disruption of blood flow from the neck to the brain. This usually results from traumatic injury or chronic spinal wear that causes vertebrae to contact and restrict arteries in the neck. One case study included a woman whose cervical vertigo kicked off after an awkwardly angled shampooing at her hairdresser. Without correction, vertigo will continue to occur, especially with neck movement. That is why immediate intervention by a trained doctor is highly important to achieving vertigo relief.
Chiropractic’s Corrective Touch
Since cervical vertigo is caused by blood flow disruptions in the neck, chiropractic is uniquely qualified to correct the core issue. Mainstream medicine…
ORIGINAL ARTICLE: The Joint Chiropractic — https://www.thejoint.com/tennessee/knoxville/north-knoxville-16030/323173-stop-spinning-with-chiropractic-vertigo-treatment