What is Vertigo?

Experiencing a sudden internal or external spinning sensation is known as vertigo. Some people describe it as dizziness. Chiropractic care is useful when it comes to vertigo to help with regaining a sense of balance. If you are suffering from vertigo and need to see a chiropractor for treatment, call Diamond State Chiropractic in Newark.

Causes & Symptoms

Vertigo is not a condition, instead, it is classified as a symptom. It is caused most commonly by the way that balance works in the inner ear. It can also be caused by certain parts of the brain.

Causes of vertigo include:

• Vestibular neuronitis: an inflammation of the vestibular nerve that runs through the inner ear.
• Migraines
• Labyrinthitis: an inner each infection.
• Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: certain head movements trigger vertigo.

Symptoms that may accompany vertigo include:

• Ringing in the ear
• Double vision
• Nausea and vomiting
• Hearing loss in one ear
• Loss of balance/falling
• Trouble swallowing
• Facial paralysis
• Leg or arm weakness
• Slurred speech

Chiropractic Care for Vertigo

To help the patient heal and regain a sense of balance, two primary chiropractic techniques are used. A chiropractic adjustment is a primary tool that is used to allow the nervous system to function at its best. This is because all information sent to your brain is controlled by the nervous system. This includes the ear, immune system, and lymphatic system. When vertigo results from an ear infection, chiropractic care is more useful since the patient will heal much quicker.

Chiropractors may also use the Epley maneuver to relieve vertigo. This technique is more of a re-positioning one and is rather quick and simple. This will enable the ear to return to its normal state.

Vertigo Treatment in Newark, DE

All of our treatments for vertigo at Diamond State Chiropractic are pain-free. Call us today at 302-828-0051 to schedule an appointment.