Vertigo

Q:  I'm seeing a client who is experiencing vertigo.  She's had some QE in the past.  Any suggestions?  I was thinking of rechecking cranials/facials and then checking 128 disruptions.  Isn't there a CN that affects balance?

A:  Oh yes! There’s a lot for vertigo and we’ve had good success with it, with QEST.

And yes, CN VIII Vestibular-cochlear  (also called Acoustic Nerve) has to do with balance and hearing.  Vestibular=balance  Cochlear=hearing.  You can find CP’s for it in the black spiral book, Alphabetic List, under “Nerves—Cranial”.

I’d first check level of function on her Ear AP’s and on CN VIII AP’s (1/2” superior to mastoid process bilaterally).  Also Eustacheon AP’s (about 1 ½ to 2” lateral to Aortic AP).  From this, you’ll get an idea of what is a big factor in her vertigo.

I’d do as you are going to do with her.  Recheck the CB/FB/SBS.  Remember that if you check all the way to the end and find a weak challenge, go back to the 1^st step and recheck.  Often it will be unlocked and weak.  If so, re-do all steps from there to the finish.

Then check for 128 disruptions.  You might want to check level of function of Pons I and II before doing anything, out of curiosity and to see how well things are functioning and to get an idea of how much her body is benefitting from prior QEST.  I find people with NO cranial work having their Pons I and II at a “2”…so let’s hope hers is a “10” (i.e., no dysfunction) or at least close to 10.  If not, you’ll be able to get her right back to a “10” (no dysfunction) by addressing  things in the 128 MSA List.

If she’s not very far in QEST, you’ll want to move and check systematically through the work.  And you can also do some things o.o.o. (out of order) to specifically address her vertigo.  Here are some factors that can be looked at down the road:

o       Spinal cord / Dura injuries.  Use the Spinal Cord List

o       Ear / Eustacheon canal codes.  Use the Alphabetic List

o       Brain: Cerebellum (has to do with movement and balance)

o       Muscles attaching to the temporal bone which can pull on that bone which houses the inner ear and cause problems with balance &/or hearing.  (Trapezius, SCM, and Splenius Capitis are larger ones attaching to the temporal bone).

o       Other cranial nerves, such as CN X, the Vagus Nerve, can affect the functioning of CN VIII.

o       Dislocations (5M) in the neck can cause vertigo.

o       And possibly more that I’m not thinking of right at the moment.