Common Causes of Vertigo in Norton Shores, MI

Vertigo is a debilitating condition that affects nearly 70 million Americans.  It affects the vestibular system, which includes parts of the inner ear and brain that process information concerning balance and eye movements.  There can be many causes, but the most common ones include:

• Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
• Meniere's disease
• Labyrinthitis
• Vestibular neuritis

Treatment options range from vestibular rehabilitation therapies to various types of medications. However, there are many people seeking out an alternative path to relief.

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Your Neck and Your Vertigo Symptoms

Your spine is designed to provide protection for the brainstem and spinal cord.  The brainstem is a critical pathway over which information travels to and from the brain concerning balance and body position.  

In the area of the brainstem, there are two vertebrae – the atlas (C1) and the axis (C2).  Any malposition of these vertebrae can affect how the brainstem relays these signals.  

This can be the underlying cause of vertigo symptoms, and a precise upper cervical chiropractic adjustment can restore both normal spinal alignment and normal function.

In a research study done on 60 patients, upper cervical chiropractic care was able to provide complete relief to 48 and a reduction in symptoms for the remaining 12.  

This success rate was accomplished using gentle and specific corrections made to atlas misalignments, without the need for any medications or more invasive treatments.

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About the Author

Dr. Jeffrey L. Zehr

Zehr Chiropractic

Hi! I’m Dr. Jeffrey L. Zehr. I have been in practice since 1999 and started my own practice in Muskegon in 2002. I have a Masters in sports medicine and was a certified athletic trainer for 3 years before going back to chiropractic school where I attended Palmer College of Chiropractic (The Fountain Head). I am Board certified in Atlas Orthogonal and Advanced Proficiency Rated in Activator Methods. We are careful to be sure our patients know we are listening and that we care. We have been told numerous times how thorough we are and how well we explain things regarding their care here. We try to give the patient the information they need to make their own decision that is in their best interest.