Vertigo and Upper Cervical Chiropractic

Vertigo is more than just simple dizziness – it’s a distinct sensation where you feel motion even when completely still. Many sufferers describe a spinning sensation, as if the room is revolving around them, despite everything being stationary. The experience varies significantly among individuals – some episodes last mere seconds or minutes, while others persist for hours. In more severe cases, the disorientation can be so intense it triggers nausea and vomiting.

Vertigo NUCCA

Let’s explore how your spine may influence vertigo symptoms. The delicate balance system in your body relies on a complex network of nerves connecting your inner ear to the upper spine. When this communication pathway is disrupted, it can lead to altered signals between these vital areas, potentially triggering sensations of spinning, dizziness, or vertigo.

The upper cervical spine often plays a crucial role in these symptoms. A misalignment in this area typically stems from past trauma that weakens the connective tissue supporting proper spinal position. When this occurs, your head may no longer rest properly on the Atlas – the topmost vertebra of your spine.

Interestingly, vertigo symptoms don’t always appear immediately after head or neck trauma. More commonly, this misalignment develops gradually over years before triggering noticeable dizziness or spinning sensations. However, the root cause often traces back to that initial upper cervical misalignment.

How can Upper Cervical Chiropractic Help my Vertigo?

Our approach begins with a thorough spinal analysis and postural assessment to identify the root cause of your vertigo symptoms. Research has shown that upper cervical misalignment is frequently linked to vertigo, which is why we utilize precise X-ray imaging to measure any misalignment and determine the exact correction needed.

Using this detailed analysis, we perform a gentle NUCCA correction to restore proper spinal alignment. This specialized technique helps normalize communication between the nerves in your head and upper neck – the same neural pathways involved in balance and vertigo symptoms. As these vital areas stabilize, many patients experience improvement in their vertigo symptoms, often within just a few treatments.