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The Basics About Vertigo
Understanding Vertigo
Vertigo describes a spinning sensation or loss of balance even when you are still. Vertigo sufferers can suddenly feel dizzy and off-balanced. Almost 4 in 10 American adults experience vertigo at some point in their lives.
Vertigo is a symptom of multiple conditions, but not a disease in itself. Ask your chiropractor or other healthcare provider about identifying and addressing the root cause of vertigo symptoms.
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2 Types of Vertigo
There are 2 main types of vertigo, essentially separating the inner ear root causes from the nervous system root causes:
Peripheral vertigo is the most common type of vertigo, which occurs due to a problem with your inner ear or vestibular system, both of which are responsible for your balance. Subtypes of peripheral vertigo include benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), labyrinthitis, vestibular neuritis, and Ménière’s disease.
Central vertigo is less common, which happens when a medical condition impacts your brain, such as a tumor, infection, or head injury. Central vertigo often results in more severe symptoms like difficulty walking.
What causes vertigo?
What causes vertigo?
Vertigo is often caused by inner ear balance dysfunction or brain problems. Below is a list of causes of inner ear dysfunction, brain problems that result in dizziness, and vertigo:
- Standing up, which can cause temporary low blood pressure (orthostatic hypotension)
- Certain medications (antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, etc.)
- Prolonged bed rest, leading to spinal and muscle tension
- Hyperventilating
- Sudden head movements
- Head trauma
- Ear surgery
- Migraines
- Syphilis
- Shingles around your ear
- Perilymphatic fistula (inner ear fluid leaking into your middle ear)
- Otosclerosis (a middle ear bone growth condition)
- Infection spreading to the brain
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Brain tumor
- Stroke
These risk factors for vertigo increase the chances of facing vertigo symptoms in the future:
- Age over 50
- Female gender
- Muscle weakness
- Head injury
- Type 2 diabetes
- Irregular heartbeat
- Surgery around the ear
Dr. Carzoli has published over a dozen articles on understanding headaches and their root causes. Check them out:
What’s Normal vs. What’s Not
Vertigo may be common, but it’s not normal. If you’ve experienced more than one episode of sudden-onset dizziness, you should seek medical attention from a chiropractor right away. If it’s an emergency, go to the ER.
What’s normal: When you stand up, your blood pressure slightly lowers for a few seconds. Sudden drops in blood pressure can cause dizziness and lightheadedness, but the blood pressure change when standing should not cause full-on vertigo for the average person.
What’s not normal: Chronic vertigo is cause for concern. If you’re getting dizzy all the time, you should ask your healthcare provider for medical advice or treatment ASAP. Yes, you’re at higher risk of vertigo as you get older, but that doesn’t mean that vertigo is “normal” for older people.
Here are normal symptoms that may accompany vertigo:
- Balance issues
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Motion sickness
- Double vision
- Hearing loss in one or both ears
- Nausea
- Ringing in your ears (tinnitus)
- A full feeling inside your ear
- Side-to-side eye movement outside your control
Possible Treatments for Vertigo
How We Treat Vertigo
At Denver Upper Cervical Chiropractic, Dr. Ty Carzoli and his team make sure your upper spine is properly aligned. Ensuring those top 2 vertebrae (atlas and axis) are in alignment can get rid of a surprising amount of health problems, including vertigo.
Read more: What To Expect at Denver Upper Cervical Chiropractic
Our chiropractic adjustments are gentle enough for a baby or your grandmother. They are precise and painless. We use small instruments to target specific parts of your neck and spine. (No “neck cracking!”).
When coming to us for the first time, many patients have already tried the Epley maneuver without success. However, we can perform the Epley maneuver in-office (although it’s not our first-line treatment).
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Dr. Ty and Zyle are AMAZING! So glad I got referred to them and I would happily refer anyone else. If you are having any back pain - vertigo symptoms - or even just want to understand more about your alignment and health, treat yourself and visit Dr. Ty!!!
Dr. Carzoli and his awesome team (Hi Zyle!) saved me not just from dire back pain, but another Dr's misdiagnosis. I arrived having needed a cane due to the first back injury of my life, and was prepared for a future of reduced athletic output and pain management. Imagine being told you can never run, or ski, or dance again - I was in a dire state. Quickly, Dr. Carzoli gave me much better assessments - including even a second opinion virtually, on the spot, and following up with the original mis-diagnosis office. His treatment was specific, with terrific exposition and explainers for each exercise and adjustment. Furthermore, his team's care helped me prepare myself for preventing another injury, and better understand the holistic health towards root issues. I've tossed the pain meds and am now active again. I cannot say thanks enough!!
I cannot emphasis enough how much of an impact seeing Ty has had on my life. I'm facing I disk replacement surgery and when I sought out Ty's help, I was desperate. My left arm had gone totally numb and I had lost most of the muscle that just carrying in grocery's would tire my arm out. I was panicking, because I have been doing everything I can to stay as healthy as possible until the inevitable day comes that I have to have the surgery. He has been able to get the numbness to subside, and I even have strength back in my arm. I just got this birthday treat from Ty. Little things like these are what separate the decent providers from that ones that actually care about their patients and their health. Highly recommended. Don't even think twice, just give him a call and set up an appointment, you'll be glad you did.
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Whether you experienced a car accident, sports injury, or just chronic pain, visit Dr. Ty and his team at Denver Upper Cervical Chiropractic. We reserve Fridays for traveling patients outside the Denver area.
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Upper Cervical Chiropractic and Vertigo
Upper Cervical Chiropractic and Vertigo Relief
Dr. Ty Carzoli is the best chiropractor in Denver for treating vertigo and dizziness symptoms with precise, painless chiropractic adjustments. Upper cervical chiropractic focuses on the top two vertebrae in your spine — the atlas (C1) and the axis (C2).
Dr. Ty has worked with hundreds of patients like you who are struggling with vertigo symptoms but can’t find any solutions that work. Upper cervical chiropractic worked for them. It can work for you.
FAQs
Have a query about Vertigo? Please check this question and the answers.
It typically takes a few seconds for a vertigo episode to settle. Sometimes, minutes pass. In rare cases, a severe vertigo episode may take hours or days to pass.
The following activities can trigger vertigo:
- Standing
- Spinning
- Bending your head
- Turning over in bed
- Driving fast
- Head injury
- Alcohol
- Caffeine
- Sleep deprivation
- Extreme stress
Lying still in a dimly lit, quiet room can help with vertigo episodes. Certain stretches can alleviate vertigo symptoms, such as the Half Somersault Maneuver.
Avoid stress, anxiety, or dangerous situations to prevent vertigo from triggering or continuing.
Although not the most common symptom, vertigo can affect your eyes. Double vision and blurred vision may accompany a vertigo episode.
Vertigo may be temporary or permanent, depending on the root cause in your individual situation. Inner ear problems can often be fixed with stretches or chiropractic adjustments. Nervous system and brain conditions may require medication. Stress or dehydration are more temporary and fixable.
Dr. Ty Carzoli is the best doctor of chiropractic in Denver, Colorado to see for vertigo, migraines, and other health problems that are hard to get rid of. Schedule your appointment today!
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