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What caused your Vertigo?

Have you ever experienced or felt that you or your surroundings were moving or spinning? If you have, then you have fallen victim to a vertigo attack. Vertigo attacks happen when you have a sudden feeling that you yourself and the environment surrounding you are in motion. Though many have took vertigo to just be some kind of common dizzy spell, it is not. In fact, it is very far from that. Unlike common dizzy spells, vertigo actually gives you the illusion of motion. This is why you can feel that you or your surroundings are moving even if everything is completely still.

There are two types of vertigo: subjective and objective. You experience subjective vertigo when you feel as if you yourself are moving. Inversely, you experience objective vertigo when you feel as if your surroundings are in motion.

Vertigo may be considered a condition in itself but it is actually also a symptom of other conditions. This means that when you have vertigo, you could actually be suffering from a more severe condition and you must seek chiropractic treatment services immediately.

FACTORS THAT CAN CAUSE VERTIGO

The following are factors or conditions that may be the reason why you have vertigo.

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

BPPV is known to be the most common form of vertigo. It is described as a sensation of movement that originated from swift movements of the head towards a certain direction.
This vertigo is rarely something to worry about and can be easily treated in any wellness center or chiropractic treatment center.

Labyrinthitis or Vestibular Neuritis

In simple terms, this means the inflammation within the inner ear.
It is characterized by sudden vertigo that may be related to some hearing loss.
Viral or bacterial inner ear infection is the most common cause of this condition.

Meniere’s disease

This condition has three symptoms. The symptoms include vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss.

Acoustic Neuroma

This is considered to be a type of tumor found in the nerve tissue that can cause vertigo.
One-sided ringing in the ear and hearing loss are also other symptoms of this condition.

Cerebral Hemorrhage

This refers to any bleeding into the back of the brain.
This causes vertigo because it leads to a decreased blood flow to the base of the brain.
A person with this condition would also experience headaches, difficulty walking and inability to look towards the side of the bleed.

Multiple Sclerosis

This condition can cause sudden or abrupt vertigo

Head and Neck Injuries

Any head trauma or neck injury can lead to the development of vertigo. But this would usually subside right away.

Migraine

Migraine is known to be a severe form of headache.
The vertigo in this condition is followed by a headache.

Arteriosclerosis

This is characterized by the hardening of the arteries.
This could result to vertigo because it decreases the blood flow to the brain.

What is Spinal Decompression and when do you need it

If you are a victim of bulging discs, herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, pinched nerves and arm or leg pain, then your spine may be exerting constant pressure on your discs. And that’s not all. Bad posture, poor body mechanics, continual stress and acute injury can exert even more pressure on your discs. And this amount of pressure on your discs is not good at all.

Your compressed discs may potentially lead to two major problems. One is that a bulge or herniation may start to press on a nerve. The second major problem is that the discs may become brittle and fragile. What makes the situation worse is that compressed discs limit the amount of the essential nutrients it needs to be able to heal itself.

Traditionally, people would resort to surgery or chiropractic treatment services to correct their compressed discs. But today there is a new and much better way one can take to be able to do so: spinal decompression. Spinal decompressionis known to be a non-surgical and non-invasive treatment for any disc pain found in the neck and the back. This cost-effective treatment does not involve any needles at all and you will not have to unclothe yourself during the process of the treatment. In fact, the treatments are performed rather quickly.

A spinal decompression treatment is a great FDA approved alternative to surgery and it has actually shown great results. It can provide people with gentle decompression of their discs through the use of a decompression table.

The process of spine decompression would involve the patient being strapped in a decompression table. The decompression table would then begin to move and apply a distraction force to the compressed disc, which is the main target area in the spine. The force applied is controlled by a computer and it is applied between periods of relaxation.

What this process does is that it gently pulls apart the spine. As it does this, it also elongates it and pulls the discs back to shape because of the vacuum it creates between the vertebrae. The results will be small but gradual. They add up over time as it lets your discs reshape themselves, heal and revive the flow of nutrients they need to help accelerate the healing process.

When to see your Doctor when you have Back Pain

When faced with back pain, most people would just shrug it off, assume that they got it from swimming practice the day before, and get on with life while time does its healing. Though back pain may be bothersome and annoying, most people would just choose to ignore it rather than go to the doctor and have it checked. However, it is important for people to realize that back pain in itself is not a condition. It is actually a symptom of an underlying condition. This would mean that back pain is sort of like an alarm that tells you that you are suffering from a condition.

So how does one know for sure when to shrug it off and maybe just get a massage or when to take it seriously and go see a doctor?

In most cases, it’s not really necessary to go see a doctor for back pain. The pain would usually go away with or without treatment. However, it would be a good idea to go see a doctor if you have experience the following:

Numbness.
Tingling
Severe pain.
Chronic pain that doesn’t improve with medications or rest.
Pain after a fall or accident.
Pain from an injury.
Back pain associated with trouble urinating.
Back pain associated with weakness.
Back pain associated with pain or numbness in legs.
Back pain associated with fever.

The above mentioned situations indicate that you might just have an underlying condition that would require for immediate treatment. When you notice any of the symptoms of back pain, you should go see your doctor right away.

Find a local chiropractic treatment center or a wellness clinic and avail of their many treatments. Doctors in the treatment centers would check your back and give you the appropriate treatments that your back would need, be it a neurology treatment or a chiropractic treatment.

So the next time you feel your back ache, it would be wise to schedule a check-up with your doctor right away. Prevention is always better than cure and immediate treatment is always better than last minute fixes.

Top 5 Benefits of Pilates

Pilates is a very popular exercise method developed by Joseph Pilates. In the United States, it is the exercise of choice for many dancers and gymnasts. Even famous Hollywood celebrities prefer Pilates as their exercise.

The reason behind Pilates’ incredible popularity is that it can provide its practitioners a whole lot of benefits that traditional exercises just can’t deliver. And here are the top 5.

1. Pilates strengthens your Muscles Without the Bulk

Pilates is the perfect exercise for those who want to gain strength but fear the bulky muscle look that usually comes with it. With Pilates, you could get the strength and endurance you have always wanted without the extra bulk.

Compared to a conventional workout which places emphasis on repetition and building strong muscles, Pilates does not depend on frequent repetition, so there won’t be any overgrown and bulky muscles. In addition to that, Pilates does not put focus on particular sections of muscles, it focuses on the whole body.

2. Pilates is a Mind-Body Workout

Like Yoga and tai chi, Pilates does not only give your body a workout, it also engages the mind as it enhances your body awareness. In fact, the founder of Pilates—Joseph Pilates—diligently studied yoga and martial arts and he has included a strong philosophical foundation into Pilates.

This means that even though weight loss experts in Kankakee County have deemed Pilates to be a good weight loss exercise, there is still so much more to it. Pilates would not only help in the toning of your body, it also tones your mind and your spirit as well. It features smooth and flowing movements that are designed to make you more mindful of your body.

Because of this, Pilates has become popular for reducing stress, anxiety and it even aids in lifting depression. It may even be as good as any Kankakee massage therapy. This mind and body connection is absolutely fundamental in the study and the practice of Pilates.

3. Absolute Core Strengthening

There is no other exercise that can deliver core strengthening like Pilates can. The core refers to the muscles that are in and that surround the area of the abdominal and back muscles.

Core strength is really emphasized in Pilates and one can greatly benefit from the increased amount of strength that one can gain in the core of the body.

4. Pilates Prevents Future Injuries

As the practice of Pilates strengthens your body, it also aids in the prevention of future injuries be it sports injuries or not. With Pilates, your whole body is conditioned. This means that you will have absolute muscle and strength balance in your body.

5. Develops Bodily Efficiency

The practice of Pilates would definitely teach you to become efficient with your body. By body efficiency, we mean that your body would be able to move in a smoother and safer way that makes it less prone to injury.

Regular practice of Pilates can train your body to move in a much safer and more efficient manner.

How Back Pain Attacks

Don’t you just hate it when you’re having fun and minding your own business then bam! Suddenly this throbbing pain is radiating in your back. You can’t help but be bothered by it. This back pain is very common among people in the United States. In fact, it is one of most common reasons why people skip work and go to the doctors. But what we have to understand is that back pains are actually symptoms of a condition and is not really a condition in itself.

Anatomy of Back Pain and Back Pain Attacks

To understand how back pain attacks us, we first have to understand the anatomy of back pain. Our spines (or backbones) are made up of a column of thirty three (33) bones and tissues. These extend from our skulls all the way to our pelvis. These bones (or vertebrae) are structured to protect a cylinder of nerve tissues that we call the spinal cord. And the intervertebral disc that lies in between each one of our vertebra serves as a shock absorber. Our backbones comprise of all these essential elements. However, there are certain conditions that could lead to the imbalance and even damage of these elements and these conditions pave way for back pain attacks.

One way back pain can attack you is through the condition of Intervertebral Disc Degeneration. From the name alone, you can already tell that this condition means the degeneration or deterioration of our intervertebral discs that, as mentioned earlier, cushion our vertebrae. Back pains can also attack you when your facet joints start to wear down as well. These joints connect each vertebra to the other. These two conditions feature parts that break down with age so it is clear that older people are more vulnerable to these conditions than the younger generations. When in these conditions, pain will attack you only when your back is stressed. Back pains can also attack you because of injuries. Your spine sprains and fractures can give life to either short lived or chronic back pain.

Symptoms of Back Pain Attacks

There are numerous causes of back pain and some are even self-inflicted through a lifetime of bad habits. Other causes may include accidents and sports injuries that need specific treatments for athletes. Though the causes are various, the symptoms are oftentimes the same. So how can you know for sure if you are being attacked by back pain? The symptoms are:

Continual soreness as well as stiffness anywhere along your backbone, from the base of the neck to the hips.
Sudden, localized pain within the neck, upper back, or lower back — specially right after lifting heavy objects or perhaps undertaking some other strenuous exercise.
Persistent ache in the center or lower back, particularly right after sitting down or standing for long periods of time.
Failing to stand straight without significant muscle spasms in the lower back

When you experience any of these symptoms, it is advisable to seek chiropractic treatment centers to have your back pains checked for any underlying conditions that may lead to serious back damage or injury.

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