If you’ve ever felt dizzy, off-balance, or completely unable to hold yourself upright, you know how unsettling that sensation can be. It’s as if your sense of reality is warped, creating a profoundly uncomfortable experience. For those with vertigo, this is a frequent occurrence. While not life-threatening, vertigo can be frightening and debilitating, significantly impacting quality of life.
Vertigo is a condition where the inner ears fail to properly regulate balance, leading to dizziness, unsteadiness, faintness, and possibly blurred vision. Other symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, headaches, or ear ringing. The inner ear’s semicircular canals, equipped with tiny hair sensors, track positioning as part of the vestibular system, which coordinates with the brain to maintain balance. Dysfunction in the inner ear can disrupt this system, causing dizziness and unsteadiness.
Various medications and medical treatments exist for vertigo. For example, Dramamine, commonly used for seasickness, can reduce symptoms like nausea and vomiting. However, such treatments often address symptoms rather than the root cause. Natural approaches like Epley’s maneuver and chiropractic care can target the underlying issue, fostering more sustained healing and a fuller recovery.
At Corrective Spinal Care of California, we’ve helped many patients improve their quality of life and return to activities they love.
$149 New Patient Special
Includes Private Consultation to discuss your needs & concerns, Gentle Chiropractic Examination to find out what’s wrong, Any necessary X-rays to understand your condition fully, Report of Findings.
How Our Better, Stronger, Healthier Plan Works
1. Better
Many people seek help from a chiropractor only when they are suffering from such intense pain that it is interfering with their daily life. Chiropractic classifies treatment in this period of intense pain as relief care. The chiropractor’s focus during this period is to alleviate your symptoms. Sometimes, this will require daily visits or two to three visits per week for some time.
2. Stronger
We regard eliminating your symptoms as the easiest part of a persons care. If we stop there it’s very likely that the underlying cause of the pain (disk problem, curved spine, limited range of motion, etc.)will cause a recurrence of the condition. If you repeat the process of treating only the pain, then over time your structural problem will only worsen leading to a chronic state of pain and suffering.
3. Healthier
Once the chiropractor determines that you have fully recovered from your injury you are ready for treatment in Stage 3 – Wellness. As strange as it may seem this might well be the most important part of the entire process. Most of the injuries that people suffer that lead them to chiropractors occur because their bodies aren’t really in overall good health.
How We Treat Vertigo In Escondido, CA
Comprehensive Consultation and Exam
As a new patient at Corrective Spinal Care of California, our doctors begin by getting to know you and understanding your challenges. Understanding your challenges and symptoms helps us grasp vertigo’s impacts on your life. We ask detailed questions about your history to gather comprehensive information, enabling an accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment recommendations.
Following the consultation, we conduct a series of exams, including orthopedic, neurologic, and postural assessments, to evaluate the spine’s role in your symptoms. For suspected vertigo, we perform the Dix-Hallpike maneuver to confirm the diagnosis. This thorough approach ensures we understand your condition and guide you toward the right treatment path.
Specific Chiropractic Care in Escondido, CA
Chiropractic care is central to our vertigo treatment. Spinal misalignments stress nerves and the spinal cord, disrupting communication with the brain. Over time, uncorrected misalignments can lead to symptoms. In vertigo cases, issues often arise in the upper cervical (neck) region. Nerves from the C1 level connect to the middle and inner ear, and misalignments can disrupt their function, contributing to vertigo or frequent ear infections. Correcting these misalignments restores function, allowing symptoms to resolve.
The Epley Maneuver
Displacement of tiny crystals (otoliths) in the inner ear is a significant cause of balance issues in vertigo. Epley’s maneuver, a series of deliberate head movements, repositions these crystals to restore balance. When performed correctly, it can provide instant relief.
At Corrective Spinal Care of California, our chiropractors have successfully used this technique to help many vertigo patients. If severe symptoms prevent you from visiting our office, Epley’s maneuver can be learned and performed at home for temporary relief until further evaluation and treatment.
Custom Therapeutic Exercise Plan
We cautiously incorporate exercise into vertigo treatment plans. Exercise can improve postural and muscle imbalances that contribute to spinal dysfunction, potentially affecting the upper neck and leading to vertigo.
To avoid triggering dizziness, we prioritize gentle postural exercises that minimize head rotation. The Brandt-Daroff habituation exercise, for example, involves sitting on a bed or table, turning the head 45 degrees, and quickly lying on the opposite side. These repetitions help stabilize inner ear crystals, providing longer-term relief.
Common Causes of Vertigo in Escondido, CA
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
BPPV is a common cause of vertigo. It is characterized by a spinning sensation due to dislodged otoliths in the inner ear. This disrupts equilibrium, causing dizziness ranging from mild to severe, often accompanied by nystagmus (rapid eye movement). Epley’s maneuver is the most effective treatment, repositioning the crystals to restore balance.
Labyrinthitis
Labyrinthitis occurs when an infection, like a cold, inflames the inner ear’s labyrinth, which houses balance and hearing centers. Inflammation in the inner ear’s labyrinth can inflame the vestibular branch of the vestibulocochlear nerve, causing vertigo. Typically self-limiting, labyrinthitis often resolves within days, though medications may ease symptoms in the interim.
Meniere’s Disease
Meniere’s Disease, caused by infections, genetics, or trauma like concussions, commonly triggers vertigo. Symptoms also include hearing loss, ear fullness, and ringing, typically affecting one ear. As a potentially chronic condition, it can significantly reduce quality of life.
Concussions
Concussions, a mild traumatic brain injury, can cause vertigo by impacting the brain or dislodging otoliths during head trauma. Recovery may take months, but treatments like Epley’s maneuver can address vertigo symptoms effectively.
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330 W Felicita Ave Suite B-1, Escondido, CA 92025
Frequently Asked Questions
Can going to a chiropractor in Escondido, CA help with vertigo?
Yes, Corrective Spinal Care of California chiropractors have helped many patients find relief or fully resolve vertigo using chiropractic care and Epley’s maneuver, addressing the root cause to restore normal function.
How do you get rid of vertigo fast?
For vertigo caused by dislodged inner ear crystals, Epley’s maneuver offers quick relief by repositioning the crystals through specific head movements. However, for complete resolution, further treatment may be necessary.
Can a chiropractor in help with inner ear problems?
Our chiropractors can address inner ear issues like vertigo or ear infections by restoring function to affected areas, including the eustachian tube, which, if not draining properly, may contribute to infections.
Can spine problems cause vertigo?
Yes, misalignments in the upper neck, particularly at the C1 level, can disrupt nerve function to the inner ear, potentially causing vertigo.
What triggers vertigo attacks?
Sudden head movements, infections, Meniere’s disease, or concussions can displace otoliths or disrupt inner ear function, leading to vertigo symptoms like dizziness, nausea, and vomiting.
$149 New Patient Special
Includes Private Consultation to discuss your needs & concerns, Gentle Chiropractic Examination to find out what’s wrong, Any necessary X-rays to understand your condition fully, Report of Findings.
