Vertigo is common among adults, especially women over the age of 50. It is a type of dizziness that causes a person to feel a false spinning sensation. It is not a condition itself but a symptom of a wide variety of conditions. Vertigo and dizziness can have a great effect on everyday activities such as driving and just walking, especially if the dizziness becomes severe. Let’s take a look at natural remedies for vertigo and dizziness and how to get to the root of the issue.
Causes, Risk Factors, and Symptoms of Vertigo and Dizziness
There are three main causes and risk factors of vertigo and dizziness including physical damage, mechanical, and physiological issues. With physical damage, a person may have experienced inner ear damage that has thrown off their balance and hearing. They also could have sustained damage to their spine, specifically the 2nd bone in their neck which is responsible for the motion of the head. Alar ligament exercises and corrective chiropractic care can assist with this sort of damage.
Another cause of vertigo is a mechanical issue within the ear canal where tiny crystals are dislodged into your ear canal. This condition is called BPPV or Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. It is common in adults aged 60 and over. Insulin resistance and diabetes are also risk factors for this type of vertigo. Controlling your blood sugar along with the Epley Maneuver can help with this sort of damage.
Lastly, vertigo and dizziness can be caused by physiological damage or damage to the blood vessels from high blood pressure and high blood sugar. These conditions put undue stress and strain on the body and its blood vessels. To improve blood flow, insulin resistance and high blood pressure must be addressed with lifestyle changes.
Common Symptoms of Vertigo and Dizziness
Spinning sensations
Sweating
Nausea or vomiting
Trouble focusing the eyes
Loss of balance
Ringing in the ears
There are not many complications associated with vertigo but if the condition becomes severe and is accompanied by chest discomfort, seizures, double vision, irregular heartbeat, slurred speech, or difficulty walking it may be time to seek medical attention. To prevent prolonged or severe cases of vertigo, learn how to relieve episodes and even get rid of vertigo using the natural and drug-free solutions below!
Natural Remedies for Vertigo and Dizziness
Here are natural remedies you can use to relieve vertigo and dizziness at home and to address the root cause of the issue.
Relieve Vertigo with Corrective Exercises at Home
1. Epley Maneuver
Epley Maneuver Lie on a bed with your neck on the end and your head hanging slightly off the side or end of the bed. Turn your head up and back to the right or left at a 45-degree angle. You will probably experience vertigo, wait until it levels off and stops.
Next, turn and roll onto your side and look down at the floor. You will probably experience vertigo, wait until it levels off and stops. Slowly bring yourself up and sit on the side of the bed until you feel safe to get up. Alar Ligament Exercise Alar ligament damage is another possible cause of vertigo and dizziness. It’s very prevalent due to car accidents, injuries, traumas, sports, and other things that we do to our bodies. Watch the alar ligament video on the blog to learn how to correct damage and relieve vertigo and its symptoms.
2. Alar Ligament Exercise
Alar ligament damage is another possible cause of vertigo and dizziness. It’s very prevalent due to car accidents, injuries, traumas, sports, and other things that we do to our bodies. Watch the alar ligament video on the blog to learn how to correct damage and relieve vertigo and its symptoms.
3. Address Blood Flow Issues
High blood pressure and high blood sugar are the leading causes of vertigo. In fact, most people diagnosed with these conditions have experienced vertigo. By addressing your blood flow issues you can prevent vertigo from recurring or becoming severe. Start with making healthy changes to your lifestyle.
4. Corrective Chiropractor
Finding a good corrective care chiropractor can help find the cause of your vertigo if the spine is out of alignment especially the top two bones of the spine. Correcting this can help vertigo improve.
Summary
Vertigo and dizziness can be scary and have unsettling side effects. Luckily you can attack this condition head-on by addressing any damage to your body and changing your lifestyle.
