Balance Problems Common with Cervical Instability & Vagus Nerve Impairment

Ross Hauser, MD explains why balance problems are common in patients with cervical instability and some ways to improve your own balance at home and when it is likely time to seek help from a professional.
Do you think your symptoms may be related to neck instability and want help from our team here in Fort Myers? We'd love to see you here as a patient! Contact us through www.caringmedical.com, call us at 239-308-4773, or email info@caringmedical.com.
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  • @JonathanBoner
    @JonathanBoner Жыл бұрын

    When I turn my neck turns slowly to the right I almost already hear and feel a grind or popping feeling, I then feel head pressure, and some slight dizziness, sometimes when I tilt my head back it feels the same. My heart beats faster, my blood pressure is low, like 106 over 65, and my right rings, predominantly my right ear. My x-ray revealed that my upper cervical spine was I believe 25% too far forward? Either way, the anxiety it gives me can be hell, I usually just drink some alcohol to numb it down in the evenings, unfortunately. In short, though, your videos are a Godsend for someone struggling to better discern and analyze these symptoms. God bless you, guys...

  • @pattyj716
    @pattyj716 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Dr. Hauser for posting these videos. I have Ehlers-Danlo Syndrome and cervical stenosis. I'm pretty sure I have cci as well. I live in a small city and it is difficult to get medical care. I recently went to a PA who said basically that the pain I'm having isn't caused by the stenosis and I don't have cci (regular x-rays where taken, not dmx) and if the pain was caused by my neck, no doctor will operate on me because I'm overweight. The medical journey I'm on has many stories like this. I have difficulty getting medical care or even help with pain management. I can't walk without severe pain, I suspect lumbar stenosis. I'm not really sure what to do anymore and things have become hopeless. But I know what's happening now because of the videos you've posted. Thank you.

  • @josetterobinson-eaton1391
    @josetterobinson-eaton1391 Жыл бұрын

    God bless you Dr. Hauser, you are so right. Thanks for teaching us. Great video.

  • @stevewenz6140
    @stevewenz6140 Жыл бұрын

    This guy is good .when I Leon forward sometimes I can't stop I keep going forward.

  • @mopartech7765
    @mopartech7765 Жыл бұрын

    I suffer real bad, I really need to venture to ft myers and see you, thanks for the info

  • @ChrisHansonCanada
    @ChrisHansonCanada Жыл бұрын

    I started doing neck exercises every day, and my dizziness and vertigo have gone away. Looking up, down, sideways, tilting the head sideways, and holding each position for about 20 seconds.

  • @LitGyal

    @LitGyal

    Жыл бұрын

    Do you have CCI?

  • @truetruther1873

    @truetruther1873

    Жыл бұрын

    You're one of the lucky ones where vestibular rehabilitation therapy has actually helped you which usually means that you don't have a cervical problem but rather an inner ear problem.

  • @damxtv4792

    @damxtv4792

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @shonna79
    @shonna79 Жыл бұрын

    I have walked "towards" whoever is walking beside me ever since I was a young girl. The amount of neck pain im in today is debilitating. I can't breathe, I can't move and I CANT LIVE 😭

  • @tondasollars6144

    @tondasollars6144

    Жыл бұрын

    I have severe cervical stenosis and trigeminal neuralgia. See a Nucca Chiropractor. Literally changed my life.

  • @glendabierly3011

    @glendabierly3011

    Жыл бұрын

    I have the same problem sometimes my chest hurts when I breathe I was in a bad motorcycle accident when I was 15 and I'm now 65 and it's horrible I can't bend over I can't bathe myself I can't use my arms and now my neck just started that I cannot swallow things it's like they get stuck no one seems to address to problem it's turning out to be a terrible War with pain nowadays

  • @cherylanguiano6059

    @cherylanguiano6059

    Жыл бұрын

    Gonsted Chiropractic

  • @azeemali7102
    @azeemali7102 Жыл бұрын

    Its tough, glad you mentioned this, people seem to like to get in your face or cant measure the coordination like you said of space to have good balance...Probiotics!

  • @azeemali7102

    @azeemali7102

    Жыл бұрын

    Ligament offset is the most difficult to endure and overcome with time.

  • @carolarmstrong4156
    @carolarmstrong4156 Жыл бұрын

    Just had my mri/ctscan 10 months apart. I might have the largest osteophite you have ever seen. I’m only 64 and huge tennis player but I keep having vertigo. This is one of the best videos. What is the timeline to get to see you? C1-2-3

  • @normarangel3918
    @normarangel3918 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for what you do ❤❤❤❤

  • @ATTherapist
    @ATTherapist11 ай бұрын

    Dr. Hauser, I definitely appreciate your presentations and expertise in your field. My name is Jean, and I am an Athletic Therapist in Ontario, who's run into a bit of vocal articulation trouble? Two questions please? 1: Wouldn't it be fairly evident that someone would find it evident/obvious that the vertebral artery is compromised by an Atlantoaxial instability? And 2: would the downregulation of the Vagal N. tone contribute to a condition such as "dysarthria", or aphagia, or any type of articulation difficulty. I've been having some trouble with this condition over the 2 years. I would appreciate your weigh-in if you don't mind... Thanks very much!!!

  • @mohitrajput6031
    @mohitrajput6031 Жыл бұрын

    I have burning sores in my mouth for two years , and severe cheek pain, could it be related to cervical instability?

  • @simo-dv5xk
    @simo-dv5xk Жыл бұрын

    Is prolotherapy into the C1 - C2 - C3 vertebrae considered very risky due to those vertebrae being more anterior and closer to the spinal cord and brain stem?

  • @stevewenz6140
    @stevewenz6140 Жыл бұрын

    Yeah I also I'm light-headed dizzy sometimes I see better without my glasses sometimes I see better with my glasses I lose my balance I feel sick.

  • @stevewenz6140
    @stevewenz6140 Жыл бұрын

    I am trying to send my MRI of my neck to. How can I do this I have it on my phone.

  • @miraclemaker87
    @miraclemaker878 ай бұрын

    Doctor thanks for good work. Please tell me that. I have balance broblem since last 4 years . But it get dramatically cured while i drive car. Is it cervical balance problem or other like pppd.

  • @lorerodri1
    @lorerodri110 ай бұрын

    Hi, and thanks for the information, I wanna know hho determine if there are a Eustachian tube dysfunction? ENT?

  • @CaringmedicalProlotherapy

    @CaringmedicalProlotherapy

    10 ай бұрын

    Hi @lorerodri1 correct, an ENT would be able to determine this. We have a lot of great resources on our website and I have included the link to an article about your concerns, hope it helps! www.caringmedical.com/prolotherapy-news/cervical-instability-induced-chronic-sinusitis-eustachian-tube-dysfunction/

  • @VernonRhem
    @VernonRhem3 ай бұрын

    Thank you Dr hauser had probably pontine type still trying to confirm that now neck is stiff and hurts double vision on right can't hear on right side gaze problem too

  • @CaringmedicalProlotherapy

    @CaringmedicalProlotherapy

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching, Vernon!

  • @VernonRhem

    @VernonRhem

    3 ай бұрын

    In nursing home for year got good help But still od balance from damage orelse I wil be gone

  • @mariadejesusrios975
    @mariadejesusrios975 Жыл бұрын

    🙏

  • @Jonathan_Doe_
    @Jonathan_Doe_9 ай бұрын

    Hey, I’m from the U.K., could you review my neck mri (for a fee obviously) I get it sent over to you?

  • @matthaines8136
    @matthaines8136 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video! Mine is the opposite of what you mentioned I'm good in motion but terrible trying to stand still I start pulling forward or backwards like my knees are gonna give out. It feels like there's some neuropathy contributing, my whole spine is unstable, do you think your clinic could help me?

  • @cherylanguiano6059

    @cherylanguiano6059

    Жыл бұрын

    There is a packet you can get from the Clinic that will help determine if the Dr can help. Give them a call

  • @matthaines8136

    @matthaines8136

    Жыл бұрын

    @@cherylanguiano6059 I see dr hauser tomorrow!

  • @ronnieso

    @ronnieso

    8 ай бұрын

    Was he able to help you??

  • @VernonRhem
    @VernonRhem14 күн бұрын

    I had a stroke balance has been off hearing shutdown on right and vision off all on right left side is stiff

  • @ojsannals6877
    @ojsannals6877 Жыл бұрын

    Can you recommend anyone in the U.K. that treats patients similarly to you?

  • @nadiasohawon9614

    @nadiasohawon9614

    11 ай бұрын

    Google prolotheraphy uk. Found a few places in London.

  • @wendysmith967
    @wendysmith967 Жыл бұрын

    Can you tell me is there a procedure for brain biopsy that goes in through the vagus nerve behind the ears? This was done to my friend and he is now having balance problems and seizures since the procedure.

  • @AJBANJARA27

    @AJBANJARA27

    2 ай бұрын

    have you got to know the process?

  • @Spectre2434
    @Spectre24343 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤

  • @quantumvisualizations
    @quantumvisualizations Жыл бұрын

    A few minutes after I wake I can't walk straight and am dizzy. is this a balance problem?

  • @CaringmedicalProlotherapy

    @CaringmedicalProlotherapy

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Quantum Visualizations- Sounds like a balance problem. Sorry to hear what you're going through. Glad you're looking into what might be the root cause and hope that you find a way to resolve the problem asap.

  • @baulhabooysen9556
    @baulhabooysen955610 ай бұрын

    Dr I have osteoarthritis and bone spurs in my neck all the things you mention hear I have I also had gut problems pain in my bowl when I go to the loo and pain under my right breast. I live in South Africa can you advise me what to do or can someone help me...... The neurologist here said I have to see a psychologist because I am to stress and they put me antidepressants but I know I have a problem with my neck and gut. Ears, headahes, vertigo dizzyness, balance, sinuses, feeling of losing my consciousness and brain shifting and the drs here said its depression and they are right because I became fearful of this symptoms and know I must see a psychiatrist, how this dr can help me with my nerve sistem I really don't know at my back sometimes I have a feeling of numbness right fingers..... PLEASE HELP ME

  • @nyrreal8764
    @nyrreal8764 Жыл бұрын

    I have many symptoms, my neck is cracking and hurt me, but I have pseutodumor cerebri, cavum septum pellucidum a Vargea. Part. empty sella syndrom, hypoplastic left vertebral artery, aplazia P1 artery, part ACA hypoplasia, vertigo, bad balance, double vision ( vertical), big pressure in head ( forhead), dry eyes, but I dont know what can I do. This is so difficult and doctors in my country ignor it - every day nightmare :/

  • @shannonholmes5130

    @shannonholmes5130

    Жыл бұрын

    What a long name for a disorder. I wonder who came up with the name? How terrible for you. In Jesus Christ name I pray for your healing 🙏🙏 🙏

  • @nyrreal8764

    @nyrreal8764

    Жыл бұрын

    @@shannonholmes5130 Thank you ♥️🙏😌

  • @mahesmuniandy5004
    @mahesmuniandy5004 Жыл бұрын

    Hello doctor...I am from Malaysia I also have neck prob c5c6 slip disc...I have many symptoms dizzy and breathing issue, imbalance, heart palpitations, chest part havy pain....but I don't have neck pain....if have tis problem have breathing issue?

  • @argentinarodriguez4170

    @argentinarodriguez4170

    Жыл бұрын

    Have you seen Master Chris Leong?

  • @naduyn

    @naduyn

    Жыл бұрын

    Try Yumeiho Therapy in sepang or bowen therapy in klcc or scalp accupuncture in bekam centre

  • @staciekanawyer4181
    @staciekanawyer4181 Жыл бұрын

    I haven’t been able to drive for 8 years. I’ve been to Stanford Medical twice and can’t get help for my neck.

  • @melissawinfield6856

    @melissawinfield6856

    Жыл бұрын

    I understand. I still drive but it's scary so much so where it has been causing so much stress and anxiety especially on my drive to work

  • @mohamedzayed6180
    @mohamedzayed618011 ай бұрын

    Anxiety can causes it ???

  • @andrewbaran661
    @andrewbaran6619 ай бұрын

    My body is plagued by internal vibrations... Emanating from my left side of head... Moving down my left side... Through my eye & jaw & left arm & left rib cage & down my left leg... When i stand up i feel a heaviness in my body... My legs become heavy and my steps are shortened... I also suffer brain fog & dizziness... My calves tighten and i begin to teeter... I've been treating it like it's anxiety... There are other symptoms... Sometimes when I'm laying down i can feel the tremors fall off of me... It strikes me as a strange feeling since I'm feeling normal for a few seconds... Then the tremors come back... Anyway, I'm considering a visit to a neurologist... Thanks for listening...

  • @CaringmedicalProlotherapy

    @CaringmedicalProlotherapy

    9 ай бұрын

    We are so sorry to hear that you are experiencing these symptoms Andrew. We know it can be extremely difficult to not have answers. It is great that you are looking into alternative treatment options, we would love to help you on your road to healing! We think it would be beneficial even if to just come in for testing and a consult, that way you at least have answers and know what you are dealing with. Give us a call at 239-308-4773, we hope to see you in person soon.

  • @MegaMr28
    @MegaMr28Ай бұрын

    do you guys have connections with doctors in Australia (sydney / wollongong) that are on the same wavelength.. i need help

  • @CaringmedicalProlotherapy

    @CaringmedicalProlotherapy

    Ай бұрын

    We do not, we unfortunately hear from many of our AUS patients that they could not find proper care and that is how they ended up in our office!

  • @waldorfmartialarts8320
    @waldorfmartialarts8320 Жыл бұрын

    I’m 67. A career martial artist. In my younger days I had above normal balance, holding a kick at head height without falling. I now cannot stand in a karate stance without losing my balance! I’ve had 2 lower back fusions and just found out that I have 2 herniated discs above and below my fusions. I’ve had my left hip replaced. I know it’s weak. I also have scoliosis. Is there any help for me. I have a prolotherapy Dr. Should I see him?

  • @truetruther1873

    @truetruther1873

    Жыл бұрын

    Of course! Prp, prolotherapy, prolozone, and ozone therapy are the real cures... Had I known that before, I would have never have had c5/6/7 fused in 2022. I just started prp with a doctor here in Queens NY. It takes 6 to 8 weeks to see results and I'm only in week 2 so we shall see. Warning, prolo and all other injections cause massive levels of micro inflammation depending on how many "pokes" you needed. My neck is so bad I needed about 40, (former powerlifter (non pro, just a serious lifter), and blew out 5 discs in my neck one day at the gym). Dizziness ever since. Vestibular rehab and chiropractor helped tremendously but not good enough. Still too dizzy and very bad neck pain to be able to work full time... I've had the condition for 6 years and just read the surgery last year because not a single surgeon would operate on me because they said dizzyness isn't caused by neck compressions... Pardon my language, but how fn stupid do you have to be to believe big pharma..... (By the way, I saw 22 surgeons...not joking!) Even after the surgery, I'm dealing with dizziness almost all day everyday, I'm very hopeful that prp will save the day but I know many people need several treatments. If this doesn't work after the first treatment, I'm going right to stem cell treatment. I paid $1,100 for the prp bc I needed it in both the cervical, thoracic and left shoulder.... Normal rate for unlimited shots in one body part was $795, and each additional was $195. Stem cell from the bone marrow is $3,000 and they said usually only one treatment is needed. I had two treatments of prolotherapy prior to this. The first one helped tremendously, but the second one did nothing and I definitely relapsed. Anyway, after the prp shots, I was extremely dizzy for 12 to 14 days with little to no relief bc of tons of micro information from the shots.. By day 15, it's truly not as bad whatsoever and I'm wondering if because I'm also on a keto/carnivore-ish diet the last few months and I only eat organic 90 percent of the time for the last 16 years, that I'm healing quickly. Anyway, that's my story. Feel free to ask questions. I have been studying holistic nutrition pretty regularly for the last 21 years so I'm happy to help for free.

  • @scooterthekidd
    @scooterthekidd Жыл бұрын

    Hi doc, can cervical instability cause a sudden caffeine intolerance? along with tmj, dizziness and other symptoms

  • @rararatatata8636

    @rararatatata8636

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @rararatatata8636

    @rararatatata8636

    Жыл бұрын

    I can save your life emiliana

  • @matthaines8136

    @matthaines8136

    Жыл бұрын

    In late 2020 I had to give up a heavy caffeine habit cause It kept giving me bad tachycardia my necks a mess so yes?

  • @rararatatata8636

    @rararatatata8636

    Жыл бұрын

    @@matthaines8136 yes

  • @rararatatata8636

    @rararatatata8636

    Жыл бұрын

    @@matthaines8136 matt you have cervical instability?

  • @VernonRhem
    @VernonRhem6 күн бұрын

    Know sure what is Chari is or what you are saying I had stroke one year ago believe from. Symtons it was in the Pons

  • @CaringmedicalProlotherapy

    @CaringmedicalProlotherapy

    5 күн бұрын

    Chiari Malformation is when the brain tissue extends into the spinal canal.

  • @garydunn3037
    @garydunn3037Ай бұрын

    I have been experiencing "Balance Issues" for around a year now. And have fallen a few times. I am worried where this is going to lead.. I was born with Nystagmus, could this be why. in my mid 60's, I have began to develop this symptom? Sometimes I feel so dizzy, I have to clutch the walls. The only thing that seems to help, is a drink of Alcohol is this why I am unsteady?

  • @CaringmedicalProlotherapy

    @CaringmedicalProlotherapy

    Ай бұрын

    Hi Gary - thanks for sharing part of your story, we are so sorry to hear that you are struggling with balance. We have found that difficulty with balance can be due to cervical instability and damage to the vagus nerve. This likely is causing your symptoms however there is no way of diagnosing without having you in our office.

  • @garydunn3037

    @garydunn3037

    Ай бұрын

    @@CaringmedicalProlotherapy Unforunely, I am based in the "UK " and am unsteadbly enough to recieve treatment? what can I do except the Atlantic? for your exceppession clinics?

  • @luisortega5313
    @luisortega531311 ай бұрын

    Can't stand for a long time I feel unbalanced

  • @loveKG26
    @loveKG263 ай бұрын

    Glad the steroids helped rid me of that for like almost 4 years now. Inflammation is horrible for a body… Steroids calm inflammation. I liked them steroids must of saved my life. Double vision halted with steroids I assume thank you steroids. I didn’t even get double vision, but would have had it with the inflammation and hydrocephalus lasting more than the 10 years that it did last.

  • @VernonRhem

    @VernonRhem

    7 күн бұрын

    I learned a lot from this guy cerebellum can be by a stroke, too, I think

  • @loveKG26

    @loveKG26

    7 күн бұрын

    @@VernonRhem With chiari, what I prob have, the brain herniates into the spinal canal. Stroke risk increases a lot along with other dangerous scenarios.

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