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Meniere’s disease & Upper Cervical Chiropractic
Meniere’s disease is a chronic inner ear disorder that affects balance and hearing. It is characterized by episodes of vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss, and a feeling of fullness or pressure in the ear. The exact cause of Meniere’s disease is unknown, but it is believed to be related to abnormal fluid buildup in the inner ear. This condition can significantly impact daily life, leading to unpredictable and debilitating symptoms.
Signs And Symptoms Of Meniere’s Disease
Meniere’s disease presents with a range of symptoms that can vary in severity and frequency. Common signs and symptoms include:
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Vertigo: Spinning sensations that can last from minutes to hours, often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
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Tinnitus: Ringing, buzzing, or roaring sounds in the ear.
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Hearing Loss: Fluctuating hearing loss, particularly in one ear, which may become permanent over time.
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Ear Fullness: A feeling of fullness or pressure in the affected ear.
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Balance Issues: Difficulty maintaining balance, leading to unsteadiness or falls.
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Headaches: Frequent headaches or migraines.
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Anxiety and Stress: Episodes can cause significant emotional distress and anxiety.
Common Medical Treatments
Typical medical treatments include both over-the-counter and prescription drugs. However, if you’ve seen the drug ads on TV or read the Physician’s Desk Reference, you know that all of the common Ménière’s drugs are potentially dangerous and can cause serious side effects.
Can An Upper Cervical Correction Help?
Upper cervical care has demonstrated unprecedented positive outcomes for people suffering from Ménière’s disease, providing relief from debilitating symptoms like vertigo, tinnitus, and dizziness. Dr. Michael Burcon, a renowned upper cervical chiropractor who has published extensively and lectured internationally at Ménière’s disease conferences, has helped to clarify the powerful results possible through upper cervical care.
In one published study, Dr. Burcon reported a 97% improvement in vertigo symptoms among 300 consecutive patients. Notably, all these patients had a history of whiplash injuries an average of 15 years prior to the onset of their Ménière’s disease symptoms. His findings set a clear precedent for the outcomes that can be achieved by addressing upper cervical misalignments.
Using a gentle technique, Upper Cervical doctors locate and remove interference to the nervous system, allowing the body to heal itself naturally without drugs or surgery.
Align Your Spine!
If the first two bones in your neck are misaligned, communication between the brain and body is interrupted and can cause numerous health problems.
A misalignment in the Upper Cervical spine (neck) can affect the function of the brainstem. This, in turn, can cause migraine headaches. Car accidents, sports injuries, work-related injuries, physical or emotional stress, falls, or even birth trauma can cause upper cervical misalignments.