Oviedo Chiropractor Helps Dizziness and Vertigo with Chiropractic Care
According to the Mayo Clinic, “dizziness is a term that people use to describe a range of sensations, such as feeling faint, woozy, weak or wobbly. The sense that you or your surroundings are spinning or moving is more precisely termed vertigo. People who have bouts of dizziness may describe symptoms such as:
- A sense of motion or spinning, also called vertigo.
- Lightheadedness or feeling faint.
- A loss of balance or the sense of not feeling steady.
- A feeling of floating, wooziness or heavy headedness.”
(Source: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dizziness/symptoms-causes/syc-20371787 )
Have you ever heard someone say that “it feels like everything around them is spinning?” If they suffer from a severe form of dizziness called vertigo, this “spinning sensation” is literal. People who suffer from vertigo often report that their surroundings are whirling around them, making it nearly impossible to maintain balance. Extreme cases of vertigo can cause nausea, vomiting and headaches.
If you find yourself repeatedly feeling a bit dizzy and little lightheaded, it is not necessarily a symptom to take lightly. Mayo clinic advises that “dizziness is one of the more common reasons adults see a healthcare professional. Frequent dizzy spells or constant dizziness can have serious effects on your life.”
(Source: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dizziness/symptoms-causes/syc-20371787 )
Dizziness in general can happen for several reasons including inner ear infection, low blood pressure, certain medications, BPPV (Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo) You should get checked out by an ENT or general doctor, but if the issue continues then it is most likely a misalignment in the cervical spine. The cervical spine is the neck region which is made up of seven vertebrae or discs referred to as C1 through C7. C1 is the first vertebrae at the base of the skull called the atlas. C2 is the second disc down called the axis vertebrae. The nerves in the neck and the inner ear are responsible for your coordination and balance. Theses nerve endings in the cervical spine are called “proprioceptors.” Proprioceptors are important for maintaining spatial awareness to help the brain to judge your head and body’s position in the space you occupy. This is because nerve endings in your spine serve as a direct communicator to your brain. Dr. Ressler explains to patients in his Oviedo chiropractic clinic that “when a vertebra shifts out of proper spinal position, it puts pressure on the nerves causing pain and irritation.” If the atlas and axis are not in proper alignment it will irritate the proprioceptors (nerve endings) disrupting the normal communication pathway. This interference creates confusion from the input your eyes and inner ear give to the brain, leading to the feeling of instability or dizziness.
To determine the source of your dizziness, Dr. Ressler will conduct a thorough evaluation consisting of extensive orthopedic and muscular skeletal tests. Once he has determined the root cause, he will customize your treatment protocol to effectively address your condition. Dr. Ressler is a chiropractor in Oviedo with almost 25 years of experience. He treats patients in his Oviedo chiropractic office with a specialized instrument called the “activator.” The activator is a small spring-loaded handheld tool that delivers a comfortable and controlled impulse to the individual vertebrae out of alignment. Unlike the manual adjusting method that many Oviedo chiropractors use, the activator is highly effective and precise. There is absolutely no twisting or cracking involved in the activator chiropractic adjusting procedure. This is why the activator method is ideal to treat dizziness because it is a gentle and safe alternative to manually adjusting your neck. Once the misalignments in the cervical spine are corrected, the obstruction of the communication pathway to the brain is removed. Now your brain will receive all the information from your eyes and inner ear allowing you to regain optimal balance and coordination.
The activator method is a great all-natural choice to alleviate dizziness. Most Oviedo Injury and Wellness Center patients feel better after only one adjustment! Patients of Dr. Ressler’s chiropractic Oviedo office who suffer from severe dizziness or vertigo also experience a significant reduction in the intensity and number of episodes. Our chiropractic office in Oviedo, FL is open late (office hours) and has same day appointments available so you don’t have to suffer through a dizzy spell. The relief you need is just a phone call or click away! Call 407-977-5005 or click here to schedule your appointment now!