What are „crystals in the ear“?“

Have you ever wondered why your brain immediately knows when you’re going up in an elevator or accelerating in a car?

Responsible for this are the so-called otoliths (ear stones) on the utricle in our inner ear. These tiny calcium carbonate crystals are slightly heavier and help our brain perfectly coordinate gravity and linear accelerations in everyday life.

In this video, we take a look at the fascinating anatomy of your balance organ and see what the actual function of these bones is in a healthy state!

👉 Would you like to know what happens when these crystals dissolve and how specific Repositioning maneuvers at positional vertigo help? Take a look at our detailed Patient information or that Main video on YouTube Go ahead!

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