Find Support For Vertigo Symptoms With Personalised Chiropractic Care
Feeling like the room is spinning, struggling with balance or experiencing recurring dizziness can make everyday activities difficult.
Whether your vertigo symptoms are occasional or persistent, the experienced team at Chiropractic Plus provides comprehensive assessments to identify the underlying cause and determine whether chiropractic treatment may be suitable for your condition.
At Chiropractic Plus, we are dedicated to helping patients overcome the effects of vertigo with drug-free and non-invasive care. Our experienced team takes the time to understand your symptoms before developing an individual treatment plan focused on improving neck function, movement and overall wellbeing.
With a focus on education and ongoing support, we’ll help you navigate your recovery with confidence and provide the guidance you need to take the next step towards improved wellbeing.
Understanding Vertigo Symptoms and Causes
Vertigo is more than simply feeling dizzy. It is the sensation that you or your surroundings are moving or spinning, even when you are standing still. Episodes can last from a few seconds to several hours and may affect your balance, mobility and confidence.
Common vertigo symptoms include a spinning sensation, loss of balance, dizziness when changing head position, nausea, difficulty walking, headaches, ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and abnormal eye movements.
One of the most common causes of vertigo is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), which occurs when tiny calcium crystals in the inner ear become displaced. This can trigger brief but intense episodes of dizziness during movements such as rolling over in bed, looking up or turning the head.
Understanding the cause of your vertigo is an important part of finding the right treatment. If you’re experiencing ongoing or recurring symptoms, our experienced team can provide a thorough assessment and personalised recommendations.
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Supporting Your Recovery from Vertigo
Living with vertigo can affect your confidence, mobility and quality of life. Chiropractic treatment aims to support the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, promoting healthy nerve function while addressing factors that may be contributing to your symptoms.
Your chiropractor will perform a comprehensive assessment of your posture, neck function, spinal movement, balance, eye movements and medical history to determine whether chiropractic treatment is appropriate for your condition.
For some patients, particularly those with BPPV, the Epley manoeuvre (also known as the canalith repositioning manoeuvre) may be recommended where clinically appropriate. This gentle technique involves moving your head through a series of positions to help return displaced crystals to their correct location within the inner ear.
If your symptoms are related to cervical vertigo, which can occur following a neck injury that disrupts normal joint movement in the cervical spine, gentle spinal manipulation may help restore joint function, improve communication between the neck and brain, and support better balance.
Although symptoms vary depending on the cause, vertigo commonly presents with one or more of the following:
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Chiropractic Care
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Our Lake Macquarie and Newcastle chiropractors offer the full range of chiropractic services at our New Lambton and Warners Bay practices. We provide personalised care tailored to each patient’s needs to help relieve pain and improve mobility.
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Massage Therapy
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Our massage therapy team are all members of the Australian Association of Massage Therapy and have extensive experience treating muscular tension, injury and chronic pain. We work with people of all ages and occupations, from athletes and office workers to seniors, children and active individuals.
Every chiropractic treatment plan is tailored to your diagnosis, lifestyle and recovery goals to provide care that's right for you.
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The Hunter's premier massage therapists, chiropractors and support/management staff.
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Dr Peter Collins
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Dr Lee Round
ChiropractorFrequently Asked Questions
Have questions about your next visit? We have you covered!
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What is Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)?
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common form of vertigo. It occurs when tiny calcium crystals within the inner ear become displaced, disrupting the body’s balance system and creating the sensation of movement or spinning. Episodes are often triggered by changes in head position, such as rolling over in bed, looking up or bending forward, and commonly last from a few seconds to a few minutes. Some people may also experience nausea or vomiting during an episode.
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What is cervicogenic vertigo?
Cervicogenic vertigo is a form of dizziness that originates from dysfunction or injury within the cervical spine. Conditions such as whiplash, arthritis or disc problems can interfere with the normal signals sent from the neck to the brain, affecting balance and spatial awareness.
In addition to dizziness, symptoms may include headaches, neck pain or stiffness, poor posture, a feeling of unsteadiness, or the sensation of leaning to one side while walking. Where clinically appropriate, chiropractic treatment may help improve neck function and relieve symptoms associated with cervicogenic vertigo.
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How does vertigo differ from dizziness?
Although vertigo and dizziness are often used interchangeably, they are not the same. Dizziness is a broad term used to describe sensations such as light-headedness, feeling faint or unsteady. Vertigo is a specific type of dizziness characterised by the false sensation that you or your surroundings are spinning or moving.
While dizziness can result from many different factors, including dehydration, medications or low blood pressure, vertigo is most commonly associated with conditions affecting the inner ear or vestibular system.
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What causes vertigo?
Vertigo develops when there is a disruption to the body’s balance system, most commonly within the inner ear or vestibular system.
Some of the most common causes include:
- BPPV
- Meniere’s disease
- Vestibular neuritis or labyrinthitis
- Migraines
- Head or neck injuries
- Meniere’s disease
- Certain medications
- Less commonly, tumours or neurological conditions
As vertigo can have many different causes, a comprehensive assessment is essential to determine the most appropriate treatment for your condition.
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What are the symptoms of vertigo?
The symptoms of vertigo vary depending on the underlying cause, but commonly include:
- A spinning sensation
- Dizziness or light-headedness
- Loss of balance or unsteadiness
- Nausea or vomiting
- Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
- Headaches
- Abnormal eye movements
- Sweating
If you’re experiencing persistent or recurring vertigo symptoms, seeking a professional assessment can help identify the underlying cause and determine the most appropriate management approach.
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Can a chiropractor help with vertigo?
Depending on the underlying cause of your symptoms, a chiropractor may be able to help manage certain types of vertigo. Following a comprehensive assessment, your chiropractor will determine whether chiropractic treatment is appropriate for your condition.
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.
Why Choose Chiropractic Plus?
Integrated Multi-Disciplinary Care
We offer a cohesive health solution with practitioners in Chiropractic, Massage Therapy, Psychology, Cryotherapy and Low-Level Laser Therapy all in one practice. This allows our team to collaborate on comprehensive treatment plans tailored to your needs.
A Diverse Team of Practitioners
Our large team features practitioners with diverse specialisations and backgrounds in fields such as sports performance, functional medicine and psychology. This collective expertise allows us to provide targeted and considered care for a wide range of health conditions.
Advanced Therapeutic Technology
We utilise modern medical technologies, including Whole Body Cryotherapy and Low-Level Laser Therapy, to support recovery, reduce inflammation and enhance the healing process as part of our comprehensive treatment options.
