Dizziness for no apparent reason isnt so much fun…..
As children we all got a thrill from spinning around as fast as possible, getting dizzy and collapsing on the floor in a fit of laughter. However, dizziness for no apparent reason can be frightening and concerning. So why do we get dizzy? Firstly we need to understand what parts of our body are involved. Our eyes, ears and nerve endings in our joints all work together to send messages to our brain to tell us where our body is in space. Therefore if any of these messages are interrupted or the wrong message is sent, then we feel dizzy.
One crucial part to this whole process is the inner ear. Within the inner ear are the semi-circular canals and they consist of the three fluid filled tubes. There are little hairs that cover the inside of these tubes. Every time we move the fluid gets pushed against these tiny hairs and a message is sent to the brain to tell us which way we moved. On top of this, the eyes send visual information and specially designed nerve receptors in your joints (proprioception) send messages too.
There are numerous causes of dizziness including:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Meniere’s Disease
- Drugs
- Trauma to the head and/or neck
- Labyrinthitis (infection)
- Tumours
- Benign Paroxysmal Positioning Vertigo
- Cervicogenic Vertigo
Cervicogenic Vertigo is described by a feeling of unsteadiness while walking or standing that is brought about by neck rotation without head movement. There are receptors in the joints and muscles in the neck that play an important role in maintaining balance. If an injury has occurred to the neck, then the incorrect message may be sent to the brain, and the result is a sensation of dizziness. Natural and safe relief of this condition may be bought about by realigning the neck joints and thus restoring the correct patterns in the joints and muscles.
In Part II Benign Paraoxysmal Positioning Vertigo will be discussed in more detail and how to treat this condition in a natural safe method.
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