Vertigo is the unsettling sensation that you or your surroundings are moving, tilting, or spinning when you’re standing completely still. While inner-ear issues are a well-known cause, a significant percentage of chronic dizziness stems from miscommunications in the upper neck, known as cervicogenic vertigo. At Correct Connect Chiropractic in San Antonio, TX , we address that neurological root.
How Cervicogenic Dizziness Presents
- Episodes of unsteadiness or spinning triggered by rapid, sudden neck movements
- Feeling dizzy or off-balance when working at a computer or tracking moving objects
- Dizziness that occurs alongside chronic neck pain, stiffness, or headaches
- A generalized, vague feeling of floating, lightheadedness, or instability
Restoring Balance at the Neurological Root
The joints in your upper neck are packed with specialized balance receptors (proprioceptors) that tell your brain where your head is in space. When these top neck joints are misaligned, they send conflicting signals to your brain, creating dizziness. Our precise, gentle cervical corrections clear these pathways to help restore normal balance.
Your care may combine gentle chiropractic adjustments, soft-tissue therapy, and corrective rehabilitation. Related concerns we treat include chronic neck pain and headaches caused by neck pain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a chiropractor help vertigo and dizziness?
When dizziness stems from upper-neck dysfunction, yes. Gentle cervical corrections can restore normal signaling from the neck’s balance receptors and reduce symptoms.
What is cervicogenic vertigo?
It’s dizziness that originates from the neck rather than the inner ear. Misaligned upper-neck joints send conflicting balance signals to the brain, causing unsteadiness.
How do I know if my dizziness comes from my neck?
Clues include dizziness triggered by neck movements and symptoms that occur alongside neck pain, stiffness, or headaches. An exam helps confirm the source.
Is treatment safe?
Yes. We use precise, gentle techniques and evaluate carefully. If your dizziness appears to be inner-ear or medical in origin, we’ll refer you appropriately.
How soon might I feel better?
Many patients notice improvement within a few visits when the neck is the source. We’ll track your progress and adjust the plan.
How do I get started?
Call us at (210) 372-5462 or book online, and we’ll evaluate your neck and balance to build a plan.