Ever sit up too fast, and feel lightheaded and dizzy? Or have you bent down to pick something up, and needed to catch yourself because you felt off balance? These instances can be classified as a vertigo spell.

Vertigo is a common struggle for many Americans, with a large portion of individuals being over the age of 65. Classified as a feeling of spinning dizziness, vertigo can be both an isolated incident for individuals, as well as a long-standing issue. The prolonged persistence of vertigo has been linked to mental illness, specifically depression and anxiety.

Finding relief from vertigo can be difficult for many individuals as the solution isn’t always clear cut. Two forms of vertigo exist: central and peripheral. These two forms both negatively impact the body’s ability to properly register movement and environment changes.

Central Vertigo – This form stems from a disruption with the central nervous system. Some breakdown between nerve receptors in the brainstem and cerebellum pathways results in the “head-spinning” feeling.

Peripheral Vertigo – Peripheral vertigo is related to an inner ear issue where the tiny organs fail to properly send signals to the brain for interpretation. Parts of the inner ear like the malleus and cochlea are disturbed as a result of inflammation, calcium build-up, or infection.

While many treatments exist for vertigo, chiropractic care is often an effective method of relief for patients. Targeted manipulation of the head and neck can realign both neural pathways and inner ear balance to significantly reduce an individual’s battle with vertigo.

Symptoms and Chiropractic Treatment of Vertigo

As noted, vertigo can be both a short and long-term issue for individuals. Instances can be spurred by car accidents, whiplash, and head/neck injuries. However, the signs that you might be suffering from vertigo are rather clear, which include:

  • Balance problems
  • Lightheadedness
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Ringing of the ears
  • Migraines/headaches
  • Feeling of fullness in the ear

Vertigo treatment focuses on addressing the specific cause, therefore, care is highly personalized and individualistic. Based on your symptoms, a chiropractor can better localize where the issue stems from — central nervous system or inner ear.

Based on your case, specific manipulation techniques will be used to readjust the afflicted area. By targeting joints or repositioning internal pressures, vertigo symptoms can be alleviated. Some techniques that are commonly used include:

  • Epley Maneuver
  • Semont Maneuver
  • Foster Maneuver
  • Brandt-Daroff Exercise

In addition to manipulation and maneuvers, your chiropractor will work with you to offset vertigo at home. Aside from vertigo reducing exercises, diet and supplements can help improve symptoms. Inner ear vertigo commonly occurs due to calcium build-up, therefore, building a diet that reduces high calcium levels is a beneficial action.

Potassium-rich Foods for Vertigo

  • Avocados
  • Beans
  • Bananas
  • Mushrooms
  • Cucumbers

Supplements for Vertigo

  • Dandelion Extract
  • Ginger
  • Butcher’s Broom
  • Juniper
  • Turmeric

Denver’s Best Chiropractic Care for Vertigo

Upon entering our clinic, Dr. Reinhardt will conduct a full exam of your situation and overall health to determine the severity and source of your vertigo symptoms.

Through a combination of treatments and lifestyle adjustments, Dr. Reinhardt and his team can help alleviate your vertigo struggles. Schedule an appointment today to start healing!