Your Body And Balance

You may recall that one of my passions is to help people with Meniere's. This is a condition which has varies degrees of debilitation, some of the worst being "drop attacks". Other symptoms include hearing loss, vertigo, pressure in the ear, and tinnitus. There are others, but those are the "classics".

Recently, I had the opportunity to consult with a couple of chiropractors and massage therapists, and ask them if they thought their particular area of interest had a connection to Meniere's. I really wanted them to help me understand that if the body's musculo-skeletal system was out of balance, could the ear be affected. 

I asked if misalignment or injury of the neck, shoulder, or spine could throw everything off balance and contribute to MM symptoms. And they heartily agreed it could cause imbalance and thus add to or initiate problems of the inner ear.

They reminded me that the skull, neck, and shoulders all had moveable parts: bones that are "hinged" and should move smoothly and naturally. The attached muscles and other tissues should move smoothly in unison. However once this motion is hindered in any way, imbalance is created, and with it comes its many challenges. Bones can "tighten up and freeze". Blocked or impaired circulation can prevent nutrition and fluids from reaching vital parts or draining them. In some areas such as the inner ear, an overabundance of fluids could be trapped and thus put pressure on the balance or the acoustic nerves. This pressure allows incorrect messages to go to the brain and returns inappropriate commands…drop attacks, hearing impairment, vertigo, etc. Balance is vital in our cells, our bodies, our lives.

March 22/02
Karin.

Click here if you would like more detailed information about Meniere's Disease.  I would be happy to discuss any problems or questions you have about this disease.
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Karin Henderson British Columbia, Canada (604) 463 8666