Upper Cervical Chiropractor for Meniere’s Disease in New York

Dizziness, hearing loss, intense pressure in your ears, a ringing sound that never seems to go away — if you struggle with Meniere’s disease, you are well-acquainted with these and many other side effects of this serious inner ear disorder. Upper cervical care may be able to provide you with incredible relief from your symptoms while giving you the ability to function normally.   If you’re looking for chiropractors who can ease your tinnitus and Meniere’s disease symptoms, look no further than Upper Cervical Chiropractic of New York. Our White Plains chiropractic practice specializes in The National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association (NUCCA) correction technique to address the side effects of Meniere’s disease, providing you with the relief you seek. Give Us a Call at 914.686.6200

Meniere’s disease is a progressive inner ear disorder that causes sudden, often disabling symptoms. Recurring attacks can include:

• Vertigo: This sensation feels like you’re moving or the world is whirling around you even when standing still.
• Severe dizziness: This unsteady symptom is often accompanied by nausea or vomiting.
• Tinnitus: You hear a constant or intermittent ringing or roaring sound in the ears.
• Ear pressure: This symptom can make your ear feel full or congested.
• Hearing loss: Usually only in one ear, hearing loss tends to fluctuate but can worsen over the years.

No one knows why people develop Meniere’s disease. However, some experts now believe that spinal trauma experienced by some patients could play a role in this inner ear disorder. Whether a bump on the head or whiplash from a car accident or sports injury, traumatic spinal injuries can cause vertigo, tinnitus, and even Meniere’s disease. Symptoms may appear immediately, or they may develop months or even years after trauma occurs.

There is no cure for Meniere’s disease, and treatments range from medication to surgery to talk therapy to help you cope with the unexpected nature of attacks. However, upper cervical care can address the spinal trauma that sometimes leads to Meniere’s disease. At UCC of New York, our practice specializes in the NUCCA technique.   Developed and promoted by the National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association, the NUCCA procedure does more than fix neck, back and muscle pain. By bringing the Atlas vertebra into proper alignment, our highly trained chiropractor can restore nerve flow so that the brain can properly communicate with the rest of the body. This brings your body into balance, allowing the nervous system to function optimally so your body can heal naturally, and reduces the need for repeated correction treatments.   During your treatment, Dr. Gertner will apply light pressure to the spinal bones for a few minutes. There will not be any pushing, twisting or abrupt movements. You may feel the pressure at the contact point throughout the correction process, but you will not experience pain.   Since it’s crucial to correct your vertebrae as much as possible, our team will take two X-rays following the initial treatment. These images will accurately show how your spine responded to the treatment and whether our team needs to alter any aspects of the process.