How To Relieve Vertigo And Dizziness With Chiropractic Care

What’s Behind Dizziness and Vertigo?

Common Causes of Vertigo and Dizziness

• Neck and Spine Misalignments
  When the vertebrae in the neck (cervical spine) are out of alignment—a condition known as subluxation—they can irritate nearby nerves, which may trigger dizziness or vertigo. Misalignments can result from injuries, posture problems, whiplash, arthritis, or repetitive strain.
• Inner Ear Conditions
  Disorders affecting the inner ear, such as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), Meniere’s disease, or vestibular neuritis, can interfere with your sense of balance.
• Neurological Factors
  Conditions like migraines, multiple sclerosis, or past concussions can also contribute to episodes of dizziness or vertigo.
• Other Possible Causes
  These symptoms may also stem from dehydration, low blood pressure, stress, ear infections, medication side effects, or atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries).

How Chiropractors Address Dizziness and Vertigo

• Spinal Adjustments
  Realigning the vertebrae helps relieve pressure on nerves, promoting better communication between the brain and body. This can significantly reduce dizziness in cases related to spinal misalignment.
• Soft Tissue Therapy
  Techniques like massage, myofascial release, and soft tissue mobilization can loosen tight muscles and improve blood flow—especially to the brain and inner ears, which are vital for balance.
• The Epley Maneuver
  For patients with BPPV, chiropractors may perform the Epley maneuver—a series of head and body movements that reposition displaced calcium crystals in the inner ear.
• Balance and Posture Exercises
  Strengthening the neck muscles and improving posture can prevent future subluxations and help stabilize balance.

Does Chiropractic Care Really Work?

• A 2022 case report in the Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research found that chiropractic adjustments helped improve dizziness, neck pain, and range of motion in a woman who had fallen from a harness.
• In a 2015 review published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine, patients reported that chiropractic care significantly helped reduce their dizziness symptoms.