inner ear disorders
Head and neck injuries are a known cause of the development of inner ear disorders. The most commonly overlooked source of inner ear disorders is head and neck misalignment.
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Suffering From Vertigo, Tinnitus, Hearing Loss, Meniere's Disease?
Atlas Misalignment May Be The Common Denominator!
There are several inner ear disorders that cause dizziness or vertigo, nausea, hearing loss, and tinnitus (ringing in the ears). Although symptoms may differ from patient to patient, there often is a common link with inner ear disorders and injuries to the upper cervical spine (upper neck).
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How Upper Cervical Care Relates To Inner Ear Disorders
Upper cervical doctors have extensive education, training and experience in the upper cervical spine, brain stem and inner ear disorders. Our goal is not to treat the inner ear disease, but to correct or reverse the vertebral misalignments that cause nerve irritation in the upper neck and inner ear that can trigger these symptoms. An upper cervical examination is necessary in each individual’s case to assess whether an upper cervical injury is present and whether benefit from upper cervical care can be achieved.
Vertigo or Dizziness
Vertigo is the false sensation of movement or dizziness as if the world was spinning. This can range from mild episodes to severe, extended attacks. Vertigo often is associated with nausea, vomiting, malaise, hearing loss, tinnitus (ear ringing), and a feeling of ear fullness or pressure. There are several different types of vertigo, including positional, post-traumatic and cervicogenic vertigo (dizziness caused by the neck). The incidence of dizziness, instability and imbalance following head and/or neck injury lies between 40 and 60%; this includes mild or moderate injuries that don’t require hospitalization. According to medical literature, vertigo can be caused by hyperactivity or irritation to the joints and nerves in the upper neck. The nerves and joints in the upper neck assist in the coordination of the eye, head and body, spatial orientation and control of posture; therefore, any abnormality or interruption in these structures can produce vertigo.
Meniere's Disease
Meniere’s disease is a disorder characterized by sudden, recurring attacks of disabling vertigo (a whirling sensation), hearing loss and tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and nausea and vomiting. These symptoms usually last for 2 to 3 hours, but sometimes can last for days. Periodically, a person may feel a fullness or pressure in the affected ear. Hearing tends to fluctuate but progressively worsens over the years. Tinnitus, which may be constant or intermittent, may be worse before, during, or after an attack of vertigo. Both hearing loss and tinnitus usually affect only one ear. In some cases of Meniere’s disease, hearing loss and tinnitus precede the first attack of vertigo by months or years. In the book, “what Time tuesday?”, Dr. Kevin Broome, an upper cervical doctor in Hickory, N.C., describes his battle with Meniere’s disease. As a child, Broome was so sick that he fell on the floor with dizziness, hearing loss, nausea and projectile vomiting: “I was told that the only medical solution was to destroy the ‘balance’ nerve in my inner ear. As a result of the surgery, I would never run, play soccer, go swimming, and, worst of all, never go to bed without a light on because the surgery would destroy my body’s computer mechanism.” A shunt wasput into Broome’s ear to reduce the amount of fluid that built up. This helped with the hearing loss, but all the other symptoms remained. “By this time, I was missing more than 90 days of school a year! I received my first upper cervical correction and within a 15-minute period, I regained my hearing.
Inner Ear Disorders & Trauma
There is an extensive amount of research that shows the relationship between inner ear disorders, (vertigo, tinnitus, Meniere's disease, etc.) and trauma. This type of trauma could range from a mild bump on the head to a fall, a concussion, or even whiplash from a motor vehicle accident or sports injury. Inner ear disorders can appear immediately after trauma or could actually take months or years to develop.
Are You A Candidate For Upper Cervical Care?
Dr. Grayson Blom is a Boise, Idaho native that works with a nationwide group of Doctors expertly trained and specializing in the Upper Cervical procedure. Dr. Blom is also one of the few Doctors in the state of Idaho trained and certified in the Upper Cervical procedure. We are dedicated to helping patients just like you who suffer from asthma symptoms, chronic headaches, migraines, neck pain, back pain and other spinal-related disorders.
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And right now, our office is offering a COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATION to determine if you are a candidate for Upper Cervical care.
Take the first step toward reclaiming your health… Call our office directly (208) 559-0541 or fill out our consultation request form.