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Chiropractic care helps 40-year-old woman suffering from symptoms of Meniere’s disease
Nov. 19, 2011
Dr. David Zak
Meniere’s Disease was first identified as a specific ailment back in 1861 by Prosper Meniere, a 19th-century French doctor who served as chief physician at an institute for deaf-mutes. His studies there led to his specialization in diseases of the ear.
Meniere’s disease, or MD, is thought to affect one in 1,000 people, or about one-tenth of one percent of the world’s population. Both sexes are affected equally, and the white race seems to be affected more than any other. MD’s onset usually occurs between the ages of 20 and 50.
In this particular case study of a 40-year-old female, the patient had been diagnosed with MD and had a 3-month history of vertigo and a 16-month history of tinnitus, which is often characterized as “ringing in the ear.”
She also showed a low frequency hearing loss. According to the case study report, which was published in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine, the patient underwent a course of chiropractic care consisting of spinal manipulative therapy in the cervical and thoracic spine, soft-tissue trigger-point therapy, home ice therapy (as needed) and cervical spine rehabilitation exercises.
The patient’s initial course of chiropractic care consisted of three visits per week for two weeks. After just two weeks, her tinnitus was resolved and her vertigo was much improved.
The patient continued with chiropractic care on a less frequent maintenance program, and her Meniere’s disease continued to remain under control.
This study represents a very preliminary level of findings, and much more research is needed, but the results should offer some encouragement for people suffering with the symptoms of Meniere’s Disease.
Anyone wishing more information may contact Dr. Zak, whose office is located at 208 S.E. 3rd Street in downtown Lee’s Summit, or call 816-525-9900.
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