How Chiropractic Can Help With Vertigo

Have you ever stood up too quickly and felt like the room was spinning? Or felt like you were on a boat in rough waters, but really you were just standing in your living room? You may have been experiencing vertigo. While some people may experience vertigo a few times in their life, others can get vertigo so frequently that it begins to disrupt their daily lives. If you struggle with episodes of vertigo that leave you feeling dizzy and unsettled, here’s how a chiropractor can help.

While vertigo isn’t itself dangerous, it can lead to dangerous situations when you feel off-balance or like the whole room is spinning. Losing your balance can lead to falls that might be dangerous because you could end up getting injured from the fall. It can also be dangerous to drive or care for others when you feel dizzy and unbalanced. It can help to pay attention to what triggers vertigo, particularly if you experience it often, which may include a specific way you turn your head or a particular sleep position. Identifying physical signs that lead to vertigo will allow you to be more mindful of when you might expect an episode of vertigo so you can ensure you are in a safe place.

True Correction of the Root Cause

Many doctors will prescribe medications to help lessen the vertigo symptoms, but it is important to get to the root of what is causing your vertigo. Vertigo can actually be caused by an issue or infection in your inner ear. In these situations, vertigo happens suddenly and can even lead to other symptoms like nausea and vomiting. While an inner ear infection can lead to vertigo, it doesn’t necessarily mean you would experience hearing issues as well. Your inner ear actually helps with balance for your whole body, so when an infection or buildup of fluid occurs inside your ear, it can put pressure on nearby nerves and lead to vertigo. A chiropractor will assess your cervical spine and identify any misalignments that may be contributing to your vertigo.

Vertigo can also occur with migraines, which can be an incredibly painful and disorienting experience. If you struggle with migraines that cause vertigo, nausea, pain, and other symptoms, your chiropractor can help relieve those symptoms and help address the root cause of the migraine itself. Chiropractors use gentle adjustments to help decrease the frequency of your migraines and the intensity of their symptoms, including vertigo. Spinal misalignments are a common cause of headaches and migraines because these misalignments can put too much pressure on nearby nerves and muscles.

Chiropractic for Vertigo

At True Roots Chiropractic, Dr. Paige uses a chiropractic adjusting technique called TRT, or torque release technique, which involves an instrument called the Integrator to provide gentle and precise chiropractic adjustments for a variety of ailments, including vertigo. Chiropractic adjustments using TRT can happen in just a few minutes because your chiropractor is able to pinpoint the exact areas of your spine that require adjustments. TRT helps your nervous system to function better and relieves pressure on nerves that could be causing your vertigo. Regular chiropractic adjustments will help your cervical spine stay aligned, alleviating pressure on your nerves that cause your vertigo. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Paige at True Roots Chiropractic in Des Moines to experience true healing and recovery from vertigo.