Finding Relief from Vertigo with Acupuncture

Dr. Gao treats Vertigo with acupuncture.

Vertigo is more than just dizziness—it can feel like the world is spinning around you, making daily activities difficult and unsettling. While medications or traditional treatments help some, many are searching for a gentle, natural way to ease their symptoms. That’s where acupuncture can come in.

Understanding Vertigo

Vertigo is more than just feeling dizzy—it's a specific sensation that makes you feel as though you or your surroundings are spinning or moving. Common causes include:

• BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo): The most common form, caused by calcium crystals in your inner ear becoming dislodged

• Meniere's Disease: An inner ear disorder that causes episodes of vertigo along with hearing problems

• Vestibular Neuritis: Inflammation of the vestibular nerve, often following a viral infection

• Cervical Vertigo: Related to neck issues that affect blood flow to the brain

Symptoms typically include spinning sensations, nausea, vomiting, sweating, abnormal eye movements, and difficulty maintaining balance.

How Acupuncture Addresses Vertigo

Acupuncture, a key component of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), involves inserting fine needles into specific points on the body. For vertigo, this ancient practice offers several potential benefits:

1. Restoring Balance

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), vertigo is often viewed as an imbalance of energy within the body. Acupuncture aims to restore harmony and balance to these systems,

which are associated with dizziness and balance issues.

2. Improving Blood Circulation

Acupuncture enhances blood flow to the head and neck region, potentially improving oxygen delivery to the inner ear and brain, which are crucial areas involved in maintaining balance.

3. Reducing Inflammation

For vertigo caused by inflammation (like vestibular neuritis), acupuncture's anti-inflammatory effects may help reduce symptom severity and frequency.

4. Relieving Associated Symptoms

Beyond addressing the spinning sensation itself, acupuncture can help alleviate accompanying symptoms like nausea, headaches, and anxiety.

5. Releasing Muscle Tension

Particularly helpful for cervical vertigo, acupuncture can relax tight neck muscles that might be restricting proper blood flow or putting pressure on nerves.

Research and Effectiveness

Scientific studies on acupuncture for vertigo show promising results. Research published in the International Journal of Clinical Experimental Medicine found that acupuncture, particularly when combined with standard medical care, was more effective at reducing vertigo symptoms than medication alone.

Why Choose Troy Acupuncture & Wellness Center?

Our clinic is dedicated to providing compassionate, holistic care to our community. Dr. Hong Gao brings 30+ years of experience and a deep understanding of natural healing to every session, ensuring you receive the highest quality care. Our warm, welcoming environment is designed to help you feel at ease as you embark on your journey to better health and well-being.

If you're tired of feeling like the world won't stop spinning, contact us at Troy Acupuncture& Wellness Center. Dr. Hong Gao has successfully guided many vertigo patients towards significant improvements with a gentle, drug-free option that can be used alongside conventional treatments to restore balance, reduce symptom frequency, and improve quality of life.

Don’t let Vertigo steal your Joy and make life Unbearable! Your health is your greatest asset—let us help you reclaim it.

Troy Acupuncture & Wellness Center

1777 Axtell Dr Suite 102, Troy, MI 48084

248-509-0766