Vertigo Treatment

In order to discuss the issue of vertigo or dizziness, let us first delve into our conscious awareness of time and space, which plays a significant role in understanding vertigo.

Our brain is safely enclosed within a protective sphere, with our senses serving as the communication channels to the outside world. Through our senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch, our brain gathers information about our whereabouts in space and time, reconstructing a sense of time and place within its own realm. Apart from these senses, our brain also relies on an important set of perceptions, including the three-dimensional labyrinth within our inner ear, as well as signals from our internal organs and muscles. These two types of information are constantly compared and validated at a conscious level. When there is a discrepancy between the signals received from our muscles regarding their position and what our eyes perceive, our brain struggles to reconstruct the external space accurately within its own existence. Each attempt at reconstruction ends in failure, leading to a recurring cycle. This cycle ultimately gives rise to vertigo.

The same problem applies to the three-dimensional labyrinth, also known as the balance organ, within our inner ear. If there is an occurrence of edema within these labyrinthine structures or if the crystal particles within the labyrinth become immobilized, the outcome is once again vertigo. Moreover, if there are interruptions or distortions in the transmission of nerve signals from our muscles, vertigo becomes an inevitable consequence. The positioning of our neck muscles, in particular, is vital for effective communication between our brain and these muscles.

Vertigo is the common result of multiple underlying problems. First and foremost, it is crucial to accurately identify the primary cause feeding into vertigo. In many cases, a thorough examination and inquiry are sufficient to determine the cause without requiring additional laboratory interventions. Subsequently, addressing the root cause through acupuncture treatment can lead to a profound resolution of the problem.

Acupuncture, especially in cases of vertigo caused by nerve impingement in the neck or reduction of edema in the balance labyrinth, has proven to be remarkably effective.

Dr. Mehmet Salih Özaytürk