What Is Vertigo?
If you have ever experienced vertigo, it is something you will probably never forget. Vertigo episodes are so disorienting and sickening, they can stop you in your tracks from going on with your daily activities. When you have vertigo, it can be impossible (or even dangerous) for you just to stand up, let alone drive a car or go about your responsibilities.
There are many potential causes for vertigo, ranging from inner ear blockages to head injuries. One common cause of vertigo episodes is a misalignment in the vertebrae of the upper cervical spine. Thankfully, there are natural, non-invasive, drug-free treatment options in Boulder, Colorado for this problem.
Signs and Symptoms of Vertigo
Vertigo isn’t a subtle condition. When you get it, you’ll know it. People with vertigo experience dizziness, which can get quite severe. It may feel like the room is spinning around you, even if you’re sitting still on solid ground. Closing your eyes doesn’t help—that sensation of movement and spinning is coming from inside your head.
Many people with vertigo also report that they had ringing in the ears, headache, nausea, or vomited.
How the Upper Cervical Spine Affects Vertigo
The uppermost seven vertebrae that run from the base of the skull, right near the brainstem, and down the neck are known as the upper cervical spine. This is a vulnerable part of the spine, prone to injury from jolts to the head, whipping the neck, accidents, or even persistently poor posture. It is easy for the vertebrae of the upper cervical area to slip out of alignment.
The craniofacial nerves run from the brainstem throughout the face. Some of these nerves run to the vestibular system of the inner ear. The brain sends electric signals through the nerves to the inner ear to control our equilibrium and sense of balance. When the upper cervical spine is misaligned and compressing these nerves, the signals may misfire. This leads to vertigo.
How Our Vertigo Treatment in Boulder Works
When it comes to vertigo, we try to get at the root of the problem from the start. It is important to ensure the nerves are not compressed so that they function properly and the nerve signals can flow freely. To do this, we make corrections to the upper cervical spine so that nerve function resumes and the body’s natural healing processes will take over.
Dr. Christina Coblish and Dr. Ryan Moeskau of Upper Cervical Chiropractic of Boulder are specialists in the Blair Chiropractic Technique. This upper cervical specialty utilizes state-of-the-art technology to assess the problem. Superior analysis of your unique anatomy allows the doctors to make corrections with a gentler touch than with traditional chiropractic methods.
Blair practitioners give patients a thorough health screening with 3D diagnostic imaging tools to detect any misalignments of the upper cervical area. Once found, they can apply low-force manipulations with better precision for more comfortable adjustments that hold longer.
The Blair Technique helps bring relief to many vertigo patients with a drug-free, non-invasive, natural treatment. Once the nerves are functioning properly again, the patient will feel relief. As the body begins to repair the damage and correct the problem unimpeded, patients will continue to feel better and will experience fewer episodes of vertigo in the future.
If you suffer from vertigo in Boulder, contact us to see if we can help. Our areas of coverage include Boulder, Longmont, Louisville, Erie, Lafayette, Broomfield, and Denver in Colorado.