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Vertigo

Vertigo is a common experience, with studies showing that around 40% of adults over 40 will have at least one episode. It causes a spinning sensation that can be unsettling and disruptive to daily life. The most common cause is Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), which occurs when tiny crystals in the inner ear become displaced. At Newbury Chiropractic Centre, our chiropractors are trained to diagnose and treat vertigo, often using the Epley Manoeuvre to provide fast and effective relief.

How Can Chiropractic Help Cure My Vertigo?

If you are struggling with symptoms of Vertigo, you may be wondering what treatment might be able to help. 40% of adults over the age of 40 are likely to experience an episode of vertigo at least once in their lifetime, and it can be a debilitating condition to live with. Chiropractic treatment is an effective and proven way to cure ongoing episodes of vertigo and has helped many sufferers put vertigo behind them.

What is Vertigo?

Vertigo is a symptom, rather than a condition itself. It is the sudden sensation that you’re spinning, or that the room is spinning around you, it may last from a few seconds, a few hours or rarely some days. Although it is rarely serious, it can be debilitating for the sufferer and interfere with everyday life. Vertigo or dizziness has many causes, but the most common is a condition called Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). This particular type of vertigo can be cured with a special manouvre called the Epley or Semont manoeuvre, which our chiropractors are trained to perform.

What causes vertigo (specifically BPPV)

BPPV is the cause in over 50% of vertigo cases. Tiny crystals inside the Otolith organs in your ears are responsible for making you sensitive to gravity. Sometimes, these crystals can become dislodged and move into the semicircular canals, which makes you more sensitive to head position changes. Episodes of vertigo can be triggered when you move your head suddenly; perhaps when turning over in bed, looking left or right when driving, or tipping your head up or down. BPPV is not a serious condition and is often undiagnosed because in the majority of cases there is no obvious cause. It does become more common as you age, however.

What are other causes of vertigo?

Other causes of vertigo include neck injury, ear infection, migraine. Chiropractors at Newbury Chiropractic Centre are trained to identify what the cause of your vertigo is and will refer you to the appropriate healthcare professional if they are not able to help.

What can my chiropractor do to help my vertigo?

If you see a chiropractor at Newbury Chiropractic Centre, they will first perform a thorough examination to determine the cause of your dizziness. In cases of vertigo caused by BPPV, your chiropractor can perform a simple and gentle technique known as the Epley Manoeuvre. This simply involves lying down on a medical couch while the Chiropractor manoeuvres your head into different positions to reposition the crystals inside the inner ear. Your chiropractor may also teach you specific exercises to do at home that will help prevent the vertigo from returning. Usually one session is sufficient to stop the dizziness, very occasionally two session are required.

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