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Let it be the world that spins, not your head... The hidden causes of your loss of balance

Dr. Hüseyin Nazlıkul
Dr. Hüseyin Nazlıkul 08.09.2024 3 min read
Dizziness is an uncomfortable condition experienced by many people at some point in their lives. This sensation is generally described as a loss of balance, a spinning environment, or an unsteady gait. Dizziness can have many causes, and these causes can be addressed across various medical disciplines.

Dizziness can develop due to a wide range of factors. The most common causes include vertigo, Ménière's disease, problems in the cervical vertebrae, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, circulatory disorders, and changes in blood pressure.

VERTIGO AND MÉNIÈRE'S DISEASE

Vertigo: Vertigo is one of the most common types of dizziness and usually stems from a problem in the balance-regulating structures of the inner ear. The person feels as though everything around them is spinning. Vertigo can be triggered by sudden movements or by positioning the head in a certain way.

Ménière's Disease: Ménière's disease is a chronic condition that affects the inner ear and presents with symptoms such as vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss. In this condition, fluid accumulates in the inner ear, which can disrupt balance and cause dizziness.

CERVICAL STRAIGHTENING AND TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT PROBLEMS

Straightening of the cervical vertebrae can lead to restricted movement and, as a result, dizziness. Tension in the neck muscles and nerve compression can prevent the head from moving properly, which can cause dizziness. Similarly, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) problems can also cause dizziness. The TMJ can trigger dizziness by causing imbalances in the musculoskeletal system of the head and neck region.

CIRCULATORY DISORDERS AND CHANGES IN BLOOD PRESSURE

Disorders of blood circulation and sudden changes in blood pressure can also cause dizziness. For example, insufficient blood flow to the brain in cases of low blood pressure (hypotension) can cause dizziness. Similarly, heart rhythm disorders or blocked blood vessels can negatively affect cerebral blood flow and lead to dizziness.

DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT WITH A HOLISTIC APPROACH

Reaching the correct diagnosis is very important in the treatment of dizziness. In this process, neurological and inner-ear conditions need to be ruled out. Manual medicine offers an effective approach to understanding the causes of dizziness and guiding treatment. In manual medicine, factors causing dizziness are identified by taking into account elements such as the condition of the cervical vertebrae, muscle tension, and posture analysis.

Various holistic and complementary treatment methods are also used in the treatment of dizziness:

Neural Therapy: Can help eliminate the underlying causes of dizziness by regulating the nervous system.

Acupuncture: Regulates body functions and relieves dizziness by correcting energy imbalances.

Physiotherapy: Can help control dizziness by reducing tension particularly in the neck and shoulder muscles.

Homeopathy: Corrects the imbalances causing dizziness by triggering the body's healing response.

Colorpuncture: Regulates energy channels through color therapy and can relieve balance problems.

Magnetic Field Therapy: Can help control dizziness through its ability to restore balance at the cellular level and regulate the nervous system.

These approaches address dizziness in a multifaceted way rather than attributing it to a single cause, and provide holistic healing throughout the treatment process. With these types of treatments, the person's overall health also improves — not only is the dizziness treated, but the underlying causes of the condition are addressed as well.

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