At some point in their lives, many adults will experience a bout of dizziness. In fact, dizziness, vertigo, and disequilibrium are fairly common symptoms that result in a visit to the doctor. In many cases, the incident is isolated and does not recur. However, for some people, the issue becomes chronic, and this can result in a loss of quality of life. Dizziness, vertigo, and disequilibrium are all symptoms that likely have similar origins. They can be caused by an inner ear disorder or a processing disorder within the central nervous system that causes loss of balance and distorted spatial information.
Although they may have similar roots, it is important to understand the differences between the terms dizziness, vertigo, and disequilibrium.
- Dizziness is the sensation of feeling unsteady, lightheaded, or faint
- Vertigo has a rotational component, which is usually described as the room spinning
- Disequilibrium means a loss of balance or unsteadiness that is accompanied by spatial disorientation
Because the messages carrying information between the brain and body about spatial awareness and balance travel via the brainstem, it is critical to make sure there are no obstructions in that area. At Henjy Chiropractic, we take great care to assess for interference to brainstem function caused by a misalignment of the atlas vertebra.
I am Board Certified in the Atlas Orthogonal Technique, which is highly specific and very gentle. This allows for an atlas correction that is tailored for each of my individual patients. When normal atlas alignment is restored, the messages that carry vital information to and from the brain are delivered as intended, and normal bodily function is restored.
A free consultation is available to discuss how upper cervical chiropractic may be the lasting solution to your dizziness, vertigo, or disequilibrium condition.
Reference:
http://vestibular.org/node/2
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