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If you have vertigo, you may be wondering if a chiropractor in St. Louis can help you get relief from symptoms like dizziness and nausea. The answer is “yes!” At Vidan Family Chiropractic, Dr. Alex Vidan frequently treats patients with vertigo, as well as people suffering from a variety of other injuries and health conditions. How can a chiropractor help you get relief? Read on and find out in this blog.
Vertigo is a generalized medical term that’s used to describe a few different conditions where you feel dizzy, lose your balance, and may feel like the world is “moving” or “spinning” around you.
Some people compare it to the feeling of getting off a carnival ride like a merry-go-round, and still feeling like they're spinning in circles. In others, it’s more similar to the feeling of still having “sea legs” after you get off a boat and back onto solid land.
Either way, vertigo can be very uncomfortable and lead to dizziness and nausea that interfere with your daily life. It could even put you into a life-threatening situation. For example, having a vertigo attack while driving could lead to a serious accident. Or, if you’re an older person, you may fall down, putting you at risk of hip fractures or other broken bones.
Vertigo can be caused by a lot of different health conditions or problems, most of them involving your inner ear. The inner ear contains a variety of structures that help you maintain your balance.
One of the most common causes of vertigo is called “Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo” or BPPV for short. This happens when crystals in your ear shift and block the canals inside your ear. This can lead to a sensation of changing your head position, even if your head is not moving.
Cervical vertigo is another common issue. This is caused by a neck injury or some other dysfunction in the neck. If you notice feelings of dizziness as well as neck pain and discomfort, this could be the cause of your vertigo.
A chiropractor like Dr. Alex Vidan can help you get relief from vertigo. If you suffer from cervical vertigo, Dr. Vidan will treat you with a cervical adjustment. You’ll sit or lie down on a table, and Dr. Vidan will use gentle motions to correct the position of your neck and cervical spine, providing you with relief from your symptoms.
If you have BPPV, he will treat you with the “Epley Maneuver.” This is a treatment where Dr. Vidan will move your head around in a specific way during a 10-15 minute session. As he moves your head around, the crystal that’s blocking your ear canal will be dislodged and return to the proper position.
If you’ve been diagnosed with vertigo in St. Louis and you’re looking for relief from your symptoms, our team is here to help. Contact us online or give us a call at 314-210-6556 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Vidan. He can learn more about your condition, discuss your medical history, and determine if chiropractic treatment is an option for you.
