Vertigo can disrupt a person’s daily life, whether an episode lasts for a few minutes, occurs only once, or happens repeatedly over time. The sensation can be extremely disorienting, with patients feeling as if the room is spinning, often prompting them to sit or lie down until the feeling passes. For some, vertigo develops after an accident and may become a chronic issue.
What Causes Vertigo?
Most people with vertigo want to get back to their normal lives and are looking for relief—or ideally, prevention. The challenge is that vertigo can arise from different conditions affecting the vestibular system, which controls balance and spatial awareness.
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The most common type is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), which can occur when the head and neck move too quickly, often forward or backward. This type of vertigo is frequently associated with car accidents or sports injuries, but it can also occur simply by getting up too quickly.
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Meniere’s disease results from high pressure in the inner ear and may lead to vertigo as well as hearing loss.
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Vestibular neuronitis is caused by inflammation of the vestibular nerve in the inner ear, often triggered by a cold or flu.
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Labyrinthitis occurs when swelling in the inner ear disrupts balance.
How Upper Cervical Care Can Help
Despite the variety of causes, many cases of vertigo are linked to injuries in the upper neck, specifically the top two vertebrae (C1 and C2). Misalignment in this area can interfere with the way the brain and body communicate, potentially contributing to vertigo.
An upper cervical chiropractor evaluates the alignment of the C1 and C2 vertebrae and gently corrects any misalignment. When these bones are restored to their proper position, the nervous system can function more efficiently, which may reduce or even eliminate vertigo symptoms—often without the need for medication.
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Dr. Craig Lapenski at Advanced Spinal Care, in Graham, Washington is one of 27 Board Certified NUCCA Doctors worldwide. His clinic serves the highest quality upper cervical care in the Pacific Northwest. Dr. Lapenski also serves a number of patients who are out of state including Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Kansas, Montana, Nevada, New York, and more! He is uniquely trained to correct problems in the upper cervical spine (upper neck). This vital area is intimately connected to the central nervous system and problems in this area have been shown to be an underlying cause of a variety of different health problems, including migraines, headaches, fibromyalgia, vertigo, neck pain, back pain, and more. More information can be found on our website at https://www.nuccawashington.com/