Vertigo is a condition where a person has the sensation of spinning or swaying movement, often triggering nausea, vomiting, sweating, or difficulties walking. Cervical spondylosis, a degenerative neck condition that restricts the head’s blood flow, is a common precursor of vertigo. This acupuncture vertigo research compared two groups:
- Group 1 received chiropractic and drug therapy.
- Group 2 received chiropractic and drug therapy plus acupuncture.
Results demonstrated that the acupuncture group had superior patient outcomes.
Acupuncture Resolves Vertigo
Following completion of the study, the acupuncture group improved 98%, while the non-acupuncture group had 80% improvement. In addition, the acupuncture group demonstrated the following improvements:
- Calcitonin gene-related peptide levels increased more significantly.
- D-dimer and total cholesterol levels yielded greater decreases in the acupuncture group.
- The acupuncture group yielded more substantial blood flow velocity in the bilateral coronary arteries and basilar arteries.
Acupuncture Vertigo Research Participants
Investigators randomly divided 80 participants into Groups 1 and 2, with 40 cases each.
- Group 1 (non-acupuncture) included 19 male and 21 female participants, ranging from 33 to 61 years. The mean age was 48 years, and the average length of the disease was 2.3 years.
- Group 2 (acupuncture) comprised 21 males and 19 females, ranging from 32 to 59 years, with a mean age of 46 years. The average course of the disease was 2.5 years.
For inclusion in the study, patients had to demonstrate cranial doppler examinations with insufficient blood supply to the basal vertebral artery. Furthermore, all patients tested positive for the cervical torsion test.
Acupuncture Vertigo Research Details
Both groups in this acupuncture vertigo research received a calcium channel blocker medication. In addition, chiropractors administered cervical spinal traction and spinal manipulation for 30 minutes.
The acupuncture group received twelve acupuncture sessions in addition to the medication and chiropractic adjustments. Their treatments included the following acupoints:
- EX-B2 (Jiaji)
- GB20 (Fengchi)
- GB8 (Shuaigu)
- GV20 (Baihui)
- CV6 (Qihai)
- CV12 (Zhongwan)
- GV23 (Shangxing)
Acupuncture Vertigo Research Conclusions
The acupuncture vertigo research investigators concluded that the acupuncture group had more significant improvements in blood flow to the vertebral arteries. Furthermore, acupuncture reduced muscle and joint tension.
Most importantly, adding acupuncture to the regime of medications and chiropractic adjustments dramatically improved vertigo and dizziness outcomes. Acupuncture improved outcomes 20% more than medication and chiropractic alone, delivering a nearly 100% success rate resolving vertigo.
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Reference
Guo Qingjun, Jiang Tao, Chenfei. Ni Lu, etc., Effect of Needle-Warming Moxibustion Combined with Chiropractic Therapy on the Serum Levels of TC and CGＲP and Vertebro-Basal Artery Blood Flow Velocity in Patients with Cervical Vertigo, Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, May 2021, Vol. 37, NO. 5.
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I came back from a trip to the Caribbean with a terrible case of vertigo and nausea. I couldn’t sleep, couldn’t work, couldn’t walk straight. I had this throbbing headache all day long. It was driving me crazy. I tried acupuncture and in three sessions was completely cured! I was so impressed that I had them treat my back pain next. I only wish insurance covered the treatments.
I was diagnosed with dizziness and put on a medicine that made me more dizzy! My chiropractor said it was from my neck, but the adjustments didn’t help. So I tried acupuncture. Every time I bent down I would get so dizzy that I fell over. The doctor at Raleigh Acupuncture didn’t treat my neck. He said he was treating my organs to balance them and correct my water levels. I don’t care what he called it – it stopped my dizziness! I can bend over now without dizziness and can function like a normal person. They also got rid of my toe pain at the same time!
I had vertigo and dizziness for years. I run my own small business and it was starting to really affect my work. I had difficulty driving, and was starting to get nervous about getting into an accident at work. My vertigo was like the room spinning around, and the only way to make it stop was to close my eyes and lie down. I was also burning up hot, but never had a fever. My cousin went to Raleigh Acupuncture so I gave it a try. They treated me with little needles and gave me chinese herbs. I’m not kidding, this stuff really works. My vertigo stopped happening for the first time in years, and I even stopped feeling so hot. I get small bouts of vertigo now and then, but usually just a single treatment gets me better. I also understand why I get vertigo and what I can do to prevent it coming on. They were really good explaining how it worked, in a way that totally makes sense to me. Thank you Raleigh Acupuncture.
