Dizziness made the sports pages of the newspapers recently when a professional US baseball player, Michael Fulmer, suffered a bout and had to make an early exit from a game. He later said that the dizziness and lightheaded feeling began following the first inning of play, but he fought through nearly half the game before deciding to sit out the rest.
While no fluids were given to the player intravenously, athletes sometimes experience dizziness due to dehydration. Certain illnesses can also cause dizziness, especially conditions that affect the ear. However, there is another potential cause of dizziness that you may find interesting.
How a Misalignment Can Cause Dizziness
A misalignment of the C1 or C2 vertebrae can also cause dizziness. This is because when a misalignment occurs in this sensitive area of the body, it can have profound effects on the central nervous system. The position of the C1 can affect brainstem function as well as how much blood (and thus oxygen) is making it to the brain. When the proper flow is restricted, spinning can be the result. How can you get such a misalignment corrected?
Treatment for Upper Cervical Misalignments
At N8 Upper Cervical, we use the NUCCA method to identify the specific degree of a misalignment and offer the proper correction. Adjustments are very gentle, no popping or twisting as in general chiropractic, and therefore prove to provide long-lasting relief. The body accepts the correction more readily, and staying in alignment gives the body time to heal.
Once proper brainstem function and blood flow is restored, you may see benefits in regards to your dizziness or other symptoms. If you are experiencing dizziness, especially after a head or neck injury, let us show you what upper cervical chiropractic care can do to benefit you.
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