Meniere’s Disease, Vertigo, Ringing Ears, Dizziness Meniere’s disease can be a debilitating condition. Common symptoms include: While Meniere’s can occur at any age, symptoms most often begin between ages 40 and 59. What Causes Meniere’s? The exact cause of Meniere’s remains a mystery, but research provides valuable insight. The inner ear plays a key role in the vestibular system, which …
Guaifenesin vs Upper Cervical Chiropractic for Fibromyalgia
The Challenge of Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia affects more than just the body—it impacts the mind, emotions, and daily life. Those who suffer often experience widespread pain, fatigue, and difficulty functioning, which can also affect their loved ones. Guaifenesin and Its Side Effects Pharmaceuticals like Guaifenesin have been used to help relieve symptoms of Fibromyalgia. While it may have some benefits—like helping …
Proprioception, Posture, and Scoliosis: The Connection You Need to Know
What is Scoliosis?According to WebMD, “[It’s] a disorder that causes an abnormal curve of the spine, or backbone. The spine has normal curves when looking from the side, but it should appear straight when looking from the front.” “In about 80% of cases, the cause of scoliosis is not known.” Unfortunately, the underlying cause of scoliosis remains unknown for most …
Understanding Meniere’s Disease and Its Connection to the Upper Neck
Facts About Meniere’s Disease Experiencing a room that seems to spin when it’s not really spinning is not normal—and it could be more than just a minor balance issue. Meniere’s Disease is one condition that can cause these episodes of dizziness. Common symptoms include: While people in their 40s and 50s are most often affected, Meniere’s Disease can occur at …
Regaining Balance: Addressing Vertigo at the Source
Vertigo is more than just feeling dizzy—it’s a disruption in your body’s ability to maintain balance and recognize spatial orientation. This sensation often stems from dysfunction in the vestibular system, part of the inner ear responsible for keeping you steady and aware of your surroundings. How the Ear Works The ear consists of three parts: When the vestibular system isn’t …
How Brainstem Dysfunction Contributes to Migraines
Billions of Headaches: Finding the Root Cause Did you know that nearly half of all adults worldwide suffer from an active headache or migraine disorder? These neurological conditions are not only challenging for those who experience them but also for the medical community attempting to treat them. The Brainstem and Migraines Research shows that the primary cause of many migraines …
Straining the Neck: Understanding Whiplash and How to Heal
Understanding Neck Strains Also known as whiplash, a neck strain occurs when the muscles or tendons in the neck are damaged. Even a rear-end collision at just five MPH can cause your neck to move forward and backward in a whip-like motion, resulting in injury. It’s a common misconception that whiplash only happens in car accidents. Sports injuries, falls, or …
Vertigo and the Brainstem: Finding Lasting Relief
Vertigo and Your Upper Neck Did you know that vertigo can often arise from injuries to the upper neck that were never properly addressed? Ignoring these injuries can worsen the problem over time, causing dysfunction in the ears, the body’s balance system, or both. A head or neck injury can cause the upper cervical vertebrae—the Atlas and Axis—to twist out …
When Fatigue Leads to Depression: Supporting Children with CFS
Children Who Deal with Depression Did you know that, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, on any given day about 2% of elementary-aged children and 8% of preteens and teens are at risk of major depression? These children show clear psychological warning signs, putting them at risk for ongoing emotional challenges. A study published in the British Medical …
Can Your Brain’s Size Influence Migraines?
A Study on the Size of Your Brain A recent study published in Neurology (May 22) found that the size of your brain may affect whether migraine sufferers are also more prone to depression. People with smaller brains who experience migraine headaches were shown to have a higher risk of developing depression alongside their chronic pain. The study’s lead author, …
Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue? How to Tell the Difference – Part 2
When the Body Can’t Recharge Last week, we introduced Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) as a condition often linked to an undetected injury to the brainstem. These injuries can result from car accidents, sports impacts, falls, or even past trauma. When the connective tissue that stabilizes the spine is damaged, the spine can shift into a stressed position. This instability places …
Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue? How to Tell the Difference – Part 1
Understanding Chronic Fatigue Syndrome It’s not uncommon for people to confuse Fibromyalgia with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). Both conditions share many similar symptoms and are often seen in upper cervical chiropractic practices. However, understanding the differences is important—and the first step is knowing what each condition actually is. According to the Mayo Clinic, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is: “A complicated disorder …
From Vertigo to Freedom: The NUCCA Approach to Concussion Recovery
From the Brain to the Body The brain communicates with the body through the brainstem—a narrow passageway where even the smallest disruption can have major consequences. The Atlas and Axis, the two small bones at the top of the spine, play a crucial role in keeping this passage clear. When these bones are misaligned by as little as ¼ millimeter, …