01Vertigo Relief in Tucson AZ
Before the causes, it is worth being clear on the symptoms. Two very different sensations both get called dizziness. Some people mean they feel faint, as though they are about to pass out. Others mean the objects around them appear to spin and move. Vertigo is the medical term for the second one, and the distinction matters, because the two have different causes and call for different care.
Vertigo ranges from a minor nuisance to a sign of a serious underlying condition, and dizziness is not the only symptom. Commonly it comes with blurry vision or difficulty focusing, trouble hearing — often in one ear — ringing in the ears, difficulty keeping your balance, constant fatigue, and double vision.
02Causes of Vertigo
The causes vary, and because some of them are serious, being examined by a professional matters if you have symptoms. Common causes include severe headaches such as migraines or tension headaches; chronic earaches or damage to the inner ear; reduced blood flow to the brain; car accidents that damage the joints and ligaments of the spine; and misalignments or subluxations of the vertebrae in the neck.
Vertigo usually begins with a problem in the head, inner ear or spine — the areas responsible for how the body orients itself and holds its balance. Frequently it comes from a disruption in the signals travelling from the nerves of the spine to the brain: when the signals that keep you balanced arrive scrambled, dizziness follows.
03Chiropractic Care for Vertigo
Chiropractic adjustment is a gentle, safe approach to many of the causes of vertigo. Care begins with a thorough evaluation to determine what is actually causing yours and which methods suit it.
For many patients, adjustments are all it takes to stabilise nervous system function and resolve the vertigo. Call to consult with a chiropractor in Tucson AZ about finding relief.
