Meniere’s Disease, Vertigo, Ringing Ear, Dizziness, Dizzy
Meniere’s disease can be a debilitating condition. Even mild cases interfere with daily activities, while severe cases can be truly crippling.
What Is Meniere’s Disease?
Meniere’s is a disorder of the vestibular system that can cause:
- Vertigo (a spinning sensation)
- Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
- Hearing loss
- A feeling of pressure or fullness in the inner ear
Symptoms usually occur in episodes that can last anywhere from minutes to hours.
What Causes the Episodes?
While the ultimate cause of Meniere’s disease remains unclear, many researchers believe that attacks occur when too much fluid builds up in the inner ear. This disrupts the vestibular system, which controls balance and spatial orientation.
Most patients develop Meniere’s between ages 20 and 50, and it affects both men and women equally.
Seeking a Natural Solution
Conventional treatments for Meniere’s include:
- Invasive surgery
- Injections
- Anti-vertigo medications
- Low-salt diets
Results vary, and many patients continue to struggle despite trying these approaches.
A growing body of research points to a different possibility: problems in the upper cervical spine (the C1 and C2 vertebrae).
- In one study of 259 patients with Meniere’s, symptoms were linked to upper neck misalignments.
- Another study of 62 patients showed that hearing loss due to Meniere’s could be reversed with upper cervical chiropractic care.
- Dr. Michael Burcon reported successful results in 136 of 139 patients treated with an upper cervical approach, with vertigo improving most significantly.
NUCCA and Lasting Relief
Upper cervical chiropractic care, including the NUCCA technique, focuses on correcting small but significant misalignments of the C1 and C2 vertebrae. Even a misalignment of just ¼ millimeter can disrupt the brainstem, blood flow, and nerve communication—leading to neurological conditions like vertigo and Meniere’s disease.
By restoring proper alignment, NUCCA adjustments reduce pressure, normalize fluid flow, and allow the body to heal naturally.
Dr. Craig Lapenski, NUCCA specialist in Graham, Washington, has extensive experience helping patients with vertigo, tinnitus, and Meniere’s disease. If you’ve experienced head or neck trauma—or if you’re struggling with chronic dizziness—an evaluation may reveal the root cause of your condition.
The good news: your symptoms may be reversible.
References
- American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. Meniere’s Disease. http://www.entnet.org/content/menieres-disease (accessed 2/2/201).
- Hulse M. The Cervical Vertebra as a Cause of Hearing Disorders. German HNO Conference, Muenster 1993,42:604613.
- Burcon MT. Upper cervical specific protocol and results for 139 patients with medically diagnosed Meniere’s disease. J Vertebral Subluxation Res. November 14, 2010:1-10.
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Dr. Craig Lapenski at Advanced Spinal Care, in Graham, Washington is one of 27 Board Certified NUCCA Doctors worldwide. His clinic serves the highest quality upper cervical care in the Pacific Northwest. Dr. Lapenski also serves a number of patients who are out of state including Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Kansas, Montana, Nevada, New York, and more! He is uniquely trained to correct problems in the upper cervical spine (upper neck). This vital area is intimately connected to the central nervous system and problems in this area have been shown to be an underlying cause of a variety of different health problems, including migraines, headaches, fibromyalgia, vertigo, neck pain, back pain, and more. More information can be found on our website at https://www.nuccawashington.com/