Feeling dizzy, nauseous or off balance? Find natural relief with chiropractic care.
If it seems like the room is spinning, you may be suffering from vertigo.
This inner ear condition can cause symptoms such as dizziness, headaches, swaying, nausea, sweating and ringing in the ears. Left alone, it has the potential to significantly harm your quality of life. The good news is that relief is possible. At Chiropractic Plus, we are dedicated to helping patients overcome the effects of vertigo with drug-free and non-invasive care. Our highly qualified chiropractors for vertigo will leverage the latest manual techniques to deliver a personalised plan that helps you feel better naturally.
What is vertigo?
Vertigo is a condition characterised by a sense of imbalance, lack of control and dizziness to the point of nausea. You may feel like a space is spinning even though you’re standing still or sitting down.
Vertigo can be caused by a range of factors, but it usually stems from an issue in the brain or inner ear. Its symptoms usually subside with time, but in severe cases, can last for hours or days. At this stage, we recommend seeking professional help.
If you are experiencing vertigo, know that there are several ways to relieve its symptoms, including medication, physical therapy and chiropractic care.
Chiropractic care for vertigo
Manage the frequency and severity of vertigo episodes with natural and holistic modalities.
A chiropractor for vertigo can target issues in the central nervous system, in turn influencing the vestibular system responsible for balance and spatial orientation.
Assessments
Before you can manage vertigo, you need to understand its root cause. That’s why a vertigo chiropractor will discuss your medical history and perform a range of thorough examinations during your initial appointment. That includes balance, hearing, head, and eye movement tests. Once we have identified the underlying issue, we will design a personalised chiropractic plan to meet your needs.
Epley’s manoeuvre
The most common type of vertigo is called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). It arises when crystals that make you sensitive to gravity move. If these crystals leave the otolith organ and enter other areas of the vestibular system, it will affect your centre of balance. To help relieve the dizziness brought on by BPPV, your chiropractor for vertigo may employ Epley’s maneuver. Also known as the canalith repositioning manoeuvre, this technique involves moving your head in various positions to reposition the crystals within your inner ear.
Spinal manipulation
Cervical vertigo occurs after a neck injury that leads to improperly moving joints in the cervical spine. This causes nerve interference that blocks correct signals to the brain. With misinformation about movement and body position, you feel dizzy fast. Thankfully, spinal manipulation can be used to realign these joints and correct nervous pathways, ultimately resulting in clear communication that aids balance.
Prescribed exercise
Your chiropractor for vertigo can recommend a particular exercise regime to follow at home. By stretching your muscles, strengthening your spine and improving your posture, this routine may help to enhance the vestibular system’s interaction with your brain.
Restore your sense of balance with a chiropractor for vertigo
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What is Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)?
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) stems from a shift in calcium carbonate crystal within the inner ear, which leads to an imbalance. Even the most subtle motion can trigger these particles to stimulate motion sensors in the ear, and in turn intense vertigo. Often, BPPV follows physical trauma or aging.
Recurring vertigo episodes tend to last from a few seconds to a few minutes and may be followed by nausea or vomiting.
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What is cervicogenic vertigo?
Cervicogenic vertigo is a type of vertigo caused by neck trauma and dysfunction, including whiplash, arthritis or disc issues. It can be triggered by particular head movements, with dizziness lasting minutes to hours.
Other symptoms of cervicogenic vertigo include:
- Headaches
- A stiff neck
- Swaying and a sense of imbalance
- Leaning to one side while you walk
- Poor posture
Chiropractic care can help to relieve the neck pain associated with cervicogenic vertigo. Book an appointment with our friendly team to get started.
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How does vertigo differ from dizziness?
Dizziness is an umbrella term for a general sense of disorientation, whereas vertigo is a type of dizziness that concerns the vestibular, visual and somatosensory systems.
While the varied causes of dizziness range from medication to poor nutrition, vertigo typically stems from specific vestibular and visual issues.
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What causes vertigo?
Vertigo is usually caused by a problem within the vestibular system, which regulates balance by sensing spatial orientation. More specifically, the most common causes of vertigo are:
- BPPV
- Migraines
- Vestibular neuritis or labyrinthitis
- Head or neck trauma
- Meniere’s disease, which refers to a buildup of fluid in the inner ear that causes tinnitus, hearing loss and vertigo
- Tumours
- Medication
Our chiropractors have been helping patients determine and target the cause of vertigo for over 27 years. If you are suffering from this condition, please get in touch to book an appointment today.
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What are the symptoms of vertigo?
The most common symptoms of vertigo include:
- Dizziness
- Headaches
- Tinnitus
- Anxiety or stress
- Sweating
- Swaying or imbalance
- Abnormal eye movements
- Nausea and vomiting
These symptoms vary in intensity and duration, depending on the cause and individual.
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Can a chiropractor help with vertigo?
Yes. A chiropractor can help with vertigo.
Chiropractic care works to align the musculoskeletal system, which is a vital component in restoring balance and coordination.
When your body is correctly aligned, the nervous system can send more accurate signals to the brain, helping to prevent and reduce the severity of vertigo episodes.
We can also offer lifestyle advice on exercise, posture and diet, which together can help to improve the vestibular system’s interaction with the brain.
