Vertigo Specialist
Vertigo is the sensation of feeling dizzy or being off-balance when you are stationary. You may even feel like the world around you are moving. It can be mild, barely affecting the quality of life. Or it can be severe enough to make it challenging to keep balance and perform your daily activities.
Dr. Bradley Eyford, DC, is a leading chiropractor in Tacoma. He conducts chiropractic evaluations to identify the potential root cause of vertigo. Dr. Eyford carries out a comprehensive assessment of a person’s balance, posture, and spinal function. Based on the clinical findings, a personalized treatment plan is developed.
Chiropractic care for vertigo may include gentle adjustments, targeted exercises, and movement guidance to support balance and reduce symptom recurrence. If you are experiencing spinning sensations or balance issues, a detailed chiropractic evaluation can help identify the cause and guide appropriate care.
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Symptoms Of Vertigo
The following symptoms can accompany vertigo:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Nystagmus
- Swaying and tilting, finding it difficult to maintain balance
- Stumbling, difficulty in walking
- Ringing ears
- Double or blurry vision
- Hearing problems, especially in one ear
- Fatigue
Common Causes of Vertigo
Inner ear problems are the most common cause of vertigo. There are two types of vertigo: peripheral and central.
Peripheral vertigo is triggered by a problem in the inner ear that controls the vestibular labyrinth or semicircular canals. Sometimes, the vestibular nerve, lying between the inner ear and brain stem, may trigger the condition.
Other causes for peripheral vertigo include:
- Benign positional vertigo or BBPV (Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo)
- Some medications that are toxic to the inner ear structures, like aminoglycoside antibiotics and diuretics
- Inflammation of the vestibular nerve
- Irritated and swollen inner ear (labyrinthitis)
- Meniere disease
- Pressure on the vestibular nerve, usually from a noncancerous tumor
A brain problem usually triggers central vertigo. It usually lies in the brain stem or the back part of the brain and may be caused by:
- Stroke
- Blood vessel disease
- Medications like aspirin
- Alcohol
- Seizures in rare cases
- Multiple sclerosis
- Vestibular migraine
- Both cancerous and noncancerous tumors
Even spinning in circles and standing up all of a sudden can cause vertigo.
Vertigo Treatment
Medical treatment
The medical treatment of vertigo involves taking pharmacological medications like:
- Prochlorperazine
- Antihistamines
Non-medical treatment:
- Vestibular rehabilitation training
It comprises a series of exercises to manage dizziness and resolve balance issues.
It is a safe and effective option for managing many different types of problems causing vertigo.
Chiropractic Treatment For Vertigo
Sometimes, a misaligned joint sends false signals about body position resulting in vertigo. The spinal adjustment corrects the alignment of the joint and improves the signaling to the brain.
Tacoma Chiropractic Health Connection Clinic uses chiropractic care to treat numerous health conditions, including vertigo. We use our experience and knowledge to provide our patients with the best treatment.
Epley’s maneuver is done to correct the problem in the inner ear. This technique realigns the misplaced tiny bones to their original place.
Some exercises under a chiropractor’s guidance also strengthen the body’s vestibulocochlear system (the balance system).
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