The condition is caused by problems with the fluid in the inner ear and the vestibulocochlear nerve, meaning the brain finds it difficult to determine where the body is spatially.

Currently, there are no FDA-approved medications for the disorder, which is thought to affect more than 600,000 people in the US. However, doctors can prescribe steroidal injections to help relieve pain, but the relief only lasts for around 10-15 minutes and requires an invasive injection into the ear.

The new trial will instead rely on injecting a gel into the ear that slowly releases a steroid over the course of three months.

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However, due to the invasive nature of steroid injections, which can have limited effects, many patients favor a more natural treatment approach. At Progressive Chiropractic, we treat patients without surgery and help them live a normal life.

Our method treats the upper neck, offering help to suffers of the disorder through NUCCA spinal care, which focuses on the atlas (C1) vertebrae at the top of the neck. Research has shown a correlation between the atlas bone, the inner ear, and the vestibulocochlear nerve.

A study of 139 Meniere’s patients who received upper cervical chiropractic revealed a dramatic relief of symptoms. All the patients had previously suffered a neck injury – ranging in seriousness from a minor fall to major car accident. On average, the disability level decreased from 8.5/10 to 1.4/10 and some patients only required a couple of sessions to experience improvement. So if you are suffering from the symptoms of Meniere’s Disease, you should consult an upper cervical chiropractor for an examination.

References:

1. American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. Ménière’s disease. http://www.entnet.org/content/menieres-disease (accessed 2/2/201).
2. Brochu N. Clinical trial to Study Potential Ménière’s Treatment. http:/http://www.sun-sentinel.com/health/fl-menieres-disease-study-20140801-story.html (accessed 24 March 2015).Otonomy. Ménière’s Disease Study. http://www.otonomyresearch.com/about-the-study.html (accessed 24 March 2015).
3. Burcon MT. Upper cervical specific protocol and results for 139 patients with medically diagnosed Ménière’s disease. , J Vertebral Subluxation Res November 14, 2010:1-10.

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This is a good question to answer before seeking treatment.

As many as 6% of doctor’s visits are the result of dizziness. This a very common condition and affects 2 in 5  people after the age of 40. It becomes even more common as we get into our later years. Dizziness can range from a brief episode to a chronic condition.

Symptoms of dizziness include:

• Lightheadedness
• Loss of balance

How Is Vertigo Different?

Vertigo is a false feeling that the room is spinning (or perhaps that the individual is spinning).

Additional symptoms include:

• Nausea and vomiting
• Balance issues
• Nystagmus

Vestibular system problems are often to blame for both vertigo and dizziness, further blurring the lines between the conditions. The vestibular system includes the inner ear as well as nerves that connect the ear to the brainstem and cerebellum to receive and translate signals.

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How Your Neck Is Involved

The atlas and axis vertebrae at the top of the neck protect the brainstem. A misalignment here can result in symptoms like dizziness or vertigo. Such misalignments can occur in an accident or injury, even if the injury does not seem that severe.

One study involved 60 patients who were experiencing vertigo. In the study, nearly the entire group saw either complete relief or at least great improvement in their symptoms. At Progressive Chiropractic, we use the NUCCA method to realign upper cervical misalignments and provide natural treatment of vertigo for our patients.

References:

1. Tucci DL. Dizziness and vertigo – Ear nose and throat disorders. Merck Manual [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][homepage on the Internet]. 2015 [cited 2015 Jul 3]. Available from: https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/ear-nose-and-throat-disorders/symptoms-of-ear-disorders/dizziness-and-vertigo
2. Elster E, Sixty patients with chronic vertigo undergoing upper cervical chiropractic care to correct vertebral subluxation: A retrospective analysis. J Vert Sublux Res 2006; Nov:1-9.

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The most commonly experienced form of vertigo is called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. When you move your head or neck suddenly, this can result. That sensation you feel when standing up too quickly is caused by this. However, injuries from accidents or sports can lead to this as well.

Labyrinthitis is another form of vertigo where the inner ear swells. This can be triggered by infection, such as the flu or respiratory infection. This can, in turn, cause irritation in the ear leading to labyrinthitis. In its severest form, loss of hearing can occur.

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Meniere’s disease also involves the inner ear. Tinnitus, building pressure, or even hearing loss can result.

Finally, there is what is known as vestibular neuronitis. The vestibular nerve courses through your inner ear. This nerve signals the brain when you move. When the nerve becomes inflamed, which can happen with infection, the signals to the brain can become distorted, making you feel as though you were in motion when you are not.

Suffering from any of these ailments presents with specific and tiresome challenges, especially when they are chronic. Dr. Kevin Leach of Edmonds, Washington is an experienced upper cervical chiropractor who can help alleviate if not resolve many vertigo issues and other conditions. The conditions listed above are normally the result of a neck injury. Through gentle aligning of the upper cervical region, Dr. Leach is able to help relieve the cause and the symptoms of vertigo.

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How can one type of experience with dizziness be differentiated from another kind? Here are some specific symptoms:

• Vertigo is the feeling that you are spinning or moving or that the environment around you is doing so.
• Dizziness is feeling unsteady, faint, or lightheaded, but you do not feel like you are spinning.
• Disequilibrium is feeling a loss of balance or unsteadiness that comes along with spatial disorientation in most cases.

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When you experience any of the above what is happening is that signals that flow from the brain to the body become disrupted. They are sending the signal that you are off-balance, even though you really are not. This information is sent through the sensory system. This system is made up of your eyes that perceive how the body is moving and where it is located, the nerves that relay messages to the brain about your position, and the inner ear that contains sensors that help in detecting gravity and if you are moving back and forth. So, what causes these to be out of balance?

The Common Connection

The root cause of these problems seems to lie in the upper neck area of the spinal column. If you have a slight misalignment there, it can create this feeling of being off balance. By consulting Dr. Kevin Leach of Edmonds, Washington, who is a specially trained upper cervical chiropractor, you can begin to find some relief. Dr. Leach can detect the misalignment that is creating your problem and gently and effectively correct it.

A study was perform with 60 patients that were suffering from vertigo. In as little as one month 100% of them saw improvement, and in some cases complete recovery, when being treated by an upper cervical chiropractor. It is a great place to start to resolve your dizziness problems. Contact Dr. Leach today, and begin to regain your life!

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