Vertigo & dizziness
When the world won't stop spinning.
For many, a sudden spell of vertigo can be a disorienting and frightening experience. The world spins, you lose your balance, and even simple tasks become impossible. But what exactly is vertigo, and what can be done about it? We're here to shed light on its causes, effective treatments, and how chiropractic care can offer a pathway to relief.
Causes & symptoms
Understanding vertigo
Vertigo is not a fear of heights — that's acrophobia. Vertigo is the sensation that you or your surroundings are spinning. It's often a symptom of an underlying problem with the vestibular system, the part of your inner ear and brain that controls balance and eye movements.
The most common cause: Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
The most frequent cause of vertigo is Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). This occurs when tiny calcium carbonate crystals, called otoconia, dislodge from their normal position in the inner ear. This sends confusing signals to the brain, triggering a sense of spinning when you change head positions — such as lying down, rolling over in bed, or tilting your head back.
The neck-vertigo connection: a surprising link
While the inner ear is often the culprit, not all vertigo is vestibular in nature. Cervicogenic dizziness — a form of vertigo that originates in the neck — is something we frequently see. Misalignment or injury in the upper neck (cervical spine) can irritate nerves and blood vessels that supply the brain, leading to a sensation of dizziness. If your vertigo is accompanied by neck pain, stiffness, or headaches, it's possible that the root of your problem lies in your cervical spine.
TMJ dysfunction can also contribute to dizziness — see our TMJ & jaw pain relief page.
Treatment
Our holistic approach to vertigo treatment
As chiropractors, our approach to vertigo treatment is holistic and aims to identify the true source of your symptoms. We don't just treat the spinning sensation; we seek to correct the underlying cause.
During your first visit, we will conduct a thorough examination. We'll ask about your health history, the nature of your vertigo, and perform a physical assessment that may include neurological and orthopedic tests. This helps us differentiate between a vestibular issue and a problem in your neck.
- For BPPV: we are trained to perform the Epley maneuver and other canalith repositioning techniques — highly effective, non-invasive procedures that guide the displaced crystals back to their proper place
- For neck-related vertigo: gentle, precise adjustments restore proper alignment to the vertebrae in your upper neck, alleviating pressure on the surrounding nerves — which can significantly reduce, or even eliminate, your vertigo symptoms
- Thorough first-visit exam: health history, vertigo assessment, and neurological/orthopedic testing to find the true source
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Find relief from dizziness and vertigo
If you're experiencing recurring vertigo, don't just wait for it to pass. Our chiropractor in West Melbourne, FL, can provide a safe and effective vertigo treatment — particularly if other treatments have failed to provide relief, or if your symptoms are linked to neck pain.
Our goal is to help you get back to living a life without the fear of a sudden spinning episode. Take the first step towards a steady life — contact Sunshine Chiropractic in West Melbourne, FL today by calling or scheduling online at 321-379-1404. Headaches often travel with vertigo; neck pain is the other common companion.
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