 Vestibular migraines are one of the most debilitating forms of migraine headaches. Dizziness and disorientation possibly occur alongside traditional migraine symptoms. This condition is most common in women between 20-40 and can be compounded by stress and hormonal fluctuations. Common symptoms that occur include (1) - - Spontaneous vertigo (with possible nausea or vomiting) - Sound sensitivity, ringing in the ear - Neck pain with muscle spasms in upper cervical muscles - Motion intolerance (of eyes, head, body) Vestibular migraines are unique in that the vertigo symptoms may occur without a headache. (2) Traditional management involves NSAIDs and possible prescriptions to reduce signals from the inner ear. When looking for treatment options, it is important to consider the true cause of your vestibular dysfunction in order to find resolution. To learn more about the connection between head and neck injuries and vertigo download our complimentary e-book.  How is my spine related to my dizziness? Your spine is designed to protect your spinal cord. Your spinal cord carries signals to and from your brain. When the top bone in your neck (atlas) is misaligned, this can create pressure within your spinal cord at the base of your neck. This can affect joint position signals going to and from your brainstem, potentially leading to vertigo symptoms. Dr. Hanson and I have received extensive training in NUCCA. NUCCA is a chiropractic technique aimed at precisely adjusting the atlas vertebra. Through this gentle correction, the atlas is re-aligned. Proper atlas alignment allows for reduced spinal cord pressure, restoring normal joint position signals to and from the brain. This may reduce symptoms of vertigo. Mayheu et al. described a case of a 23-year-old female patient that presented with vertigo symptoms 5 months following a concussion. After receiving a specific atlas adjustment, she noticed her vertigo disappeared. After two months of care, she stated that she had complete resolution of her vertigo since her first atlas correction. (3) To schedule a consultation with Dr. Hanson click the button below or call 866-587-7111 
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 Vertigo attacks can be incredibly debilitating. They can cause you to be unable to drive or complete your day-to-day activities. There are many events and conditions that can lead to vertigo, some of the most common ones include (1,2) - - Head injuries – concussions, car accidents, and other traumas can lead to vertigo episodes - Certain medications – certain types of blood pressure medications and antidepressants - Heart disease - High blood pressure - Recent ear infection Traditional vertigo treatment may involve physical therapy and medication. While these may alleviate symptoms in the short-term, they do not address a potential root cause for vertigo. Vertigo and Your Spine Your spine is designed to protect your spinal cord. Your spinal cord carries signals to and from your brain. When the top bone in your neck (atlas) is misaligned, this can create pressure within your spinal cord at the base of your neck. This can affect joint position signals going to and from your brainstem, potentially leading to vertigo symptoms. To learn more about the connection between head and neck injuries and vertigo download our complimentary e-book.  Dr. Hanson and I have received extensive training in NUCCA. NUCCA is a chiropractic technique aimed at precisely adjusting the atlas vertebra. Through this gentle correction, the atlas is realigned. Proper atlas alignment allows for reduced spinal cord pressure, restoring normal joint position signals to and from the brain. This may reduce symptoms of vertigo. Mayheu et al. described a case of a 23-year-old female patient that presented with vertigo symptoms 5 months following a concussion. After receiving a specific atlas adjustment, she noticed her vertigo disappeared. After two months of care, she stated that she had complete resolution of her vertigo since her first atlas correction. (3) If you are interested in how NUCCA may help your vertigo symptoms, click the button below or give Brooks Spinal Care a call at 918-587-7111.  References
1. Taylor D. Vertigo Symptoms, Causes, Treatment - What are the risk factors for vertigo? - MedicineNet [Internet]. MedicineNet. 2016 [cited 19 January 2016]. Available from: http://www.medicinenet.com/vertigo_overview/page3.htm 2. Nhs.uk. Vertigo - Causes - NHS Choices [Internet]. 2015 [cited 19 January 2016]. Available from: http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Vertigo/Pages/Causes.aspx 3. Mayheu A, Sweat M. Upper cervical chiropractic care of a patient with post concussion syndrome, positional vertigo, and headaches. J Upper Cerv Chiro Res 2011; 2011(January): http://www.mccoypress.net/juccr/docs/2011-1056_post_concussion.pdf (accessed 19 January 2016).  Many people who suffer from spells of dizziness often describe their symptoms as vertigo. What makes vertigo different from dizziness? Vertigo is the perception of spinning when you are not moving. It can be a scary sensation, one that prevents you from completing the day's tasks or spending time with your loved ones. What causes this debilitating sensation? To answer this question, you must first understand how balance is interpreted by your brain. Your brain relies on information from three inputs (1) - 1. Your eyes 2. Your inner ears 3. Your joints Your brain has to integrate information from all three of these inputs in order to figure out where your body is in space. When one or more of these systems is compromised, vertigo symptoms may result. Here at Brooks Spinal Care, we want you to get back to feeling like yourself again. To learn more about the connection between head and neck injuries and vertigo download our complimentary e-book  How is my neck related to my vertigo? Your spine is designed to protect your spinal cord. Your spinal cord carries signals to and from your brain. When the top bone in your neck (atlas) is misaligned, this can create pressure within your spinal cord at the base of your neck. This can affect joint position signals going to and from your brainstem, potentially leading to vertigo symptoms. Dr. Brooks and Dr. Hanson have received extensive training in NUCCA. NUCCA is a chiropractic technique aimed at precisely adjusting the atlas vertebra. Through this gentle correction, the atlas is realigned. Proper atlas alignment allows for reduced spinal cord pressure, restoring normal joint position signals to and from the brain. This may reduce symptoms of vertigo. Elster conducted an analysis of 60 patients with chronic vertigo that received specific atlas corrections. 48 out of the 60 patients received complete resolution of vertigo symptoms. All of the cases received some reduction of vertigo severity and or frequency over the course of one to six months of atlas care. (2) If you are interested in how NUCCA may help your vertigo symptoms, give Brooks Spinal Care a call at 918-587-7111. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Hanson click the button below or call 866-587-7111  References
1. Adams J. When that dizziness turns out to be vertigo [Internet]. Washington Post. 2015 [cited 1 December 2015]. Available from: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/when-that-dizziness-turns-out-to-be-vertigo/2015/10/05/074cc17a-66be-11e5-9223-70cb36460919_story.html 2. Elster E. Sixty Patients With Chronic Vertigo Undergoing Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care to Correct Vertebral Subluxation: A Retrospective Analysis. J Vert Sub Res [Internet]. 2006 [cited 14 December 2015];2006(Nov):1-9. Available from: https://vertebralsubluxation.sharepoint.com/Pages/2006_1174_Vertigo.aspx  Vertigo has become a hot topic as the condition becomes more common. Even the New York Times has featured articles on this subject. However, news articles often focus on the latest medications for treating vertigo rather than on what the condition is. Let’s take a closer look at vertigo. Vertigo – What Is It? Basically, when a doctor says vertigo, they are referring to dizziness. Vertigo occurs when the room seems to be spinning around a person. It is a common symptom of Meniere’s disease and is often associated with tinnitus, the medical term for ringing in the ears. Consider the following statistics:
To learn more about the connection between head and neck injuries and vertigo download our complimentary e-book  Vertigo – How to Treat It There is a wide variety when it comes to common treatments. However, many medications have proved to be ineffective on a consistent basis. On the other hand, German researchers discovered that 20 of 31 patients in a vertigo study had upper cervical misalignments. Is this important to treatment? Yes! Upper cervical chiropractors can fix the misalignment that causes many cases of vertigo. Once the misalignment is corrected, you may find that you no longer need medication to help with your condition. If you live in or near Tulsa, Oklahoma, your source for upper cervical care is Brooks Spinal Care. Here you can acquire a diagnosis of a misalignment as well as treatment to restore the body’s spine to normal. Once this occurs, the body can often once again find its equilibrium. References:
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