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A True Miracle: Vertigo Relief After 20 Years

For 20 years, I have suffered from on-and-off bouts of vertigo, which was previously diagnosed as BPPV (crystals in the ear canals). I've learned to live with the spinning sensation, but two days ago, after a physical therapy session, I experienced an extremely severe episode that was debilitating.

I happened to have an appointment with Dr. Eileen shortly after and mentioned the severe vertigo, fully expecting it to be the BPPV. To my absolute surprise, she was able to correct the problem on the spot.

I learned that my Atlas—the first cervical vertebra—was rotated hard to the left, which was actually the root cause of this 'bout of vertigo. Dr. Eileen adjusted my Atlas, and the vertigo was instantly gone, like a miracle.

While I have BPPV, I now understand that a misaligned Atlas can also cause or contribute to vertigo, often resulting from incidents like car wrecks, skiing accidents, or, in my case, something related to physical therapy (user error). This discovery was a game-changer. IMPORTANT! Chiropractic manipulation can correct a misalignment of the Atlas, whereas BPPV primarily requires the Epley maneuver either at home or from a certified physical therapist.

Because of my BPPV diagnosis, I never expected a chiropractor to be able to help me. If you suffer from vertigo, I highly recommend having Dr. Eileen check your alignment. Even if you have BPPV, an Atlas adjustment (when needed) can provide substantial relief from your symptoms. Just my theory after dealing with the spins for decades. I've never felt so "grounded".

Susan S.