Vertigo Treatment in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area
Vertigo is the feeling that you or your surroundings are moving when they are not. Regardless of the type of dizziness you experience, it can seriously affect your quality of life. At I Heart Chiro, we provide gentle, drug-free care for vertigo and dizziness at your home anywhere in Dallas-Fort Worth, so you do not have to drive while feeling unsteady.
Understanding Vertigo
Vertigo can be triggered by movements such as turning your head quickly, rolling over in bed, or looking up or down, but it is ultimately caused by problems in the inner ear, brain, or brainstem. There are two main forms:
- Peripheral vertigo stems from a problem in the inner ear and its balance system. It often comes on suddenly and can feel intense. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common type.
- Central vertigo occurs when the brain or brainstem is affected by a condition of the central nervous system (CNS). Its onset is often more gradual and requires medical evaluation.
Common Symptoms
- A spinning, tilting, or swaying sensation
- Loss of balance or unsteadiness
- Nausea or vomiting
- Symptoms triggered by changes in head position
Neck-Related Dizziness
Problems in the upper neck can also contribute to dizziness, a condition sometimes called cervicogenic dizziness. This is more common after whiplash or other auto injuries and often occurs with neck pain and headaches.
How Chiropractic Care Can Help
Your chiropractor will perform a careful assessment to identify the likely type and cause of your vertigo. Depending on your findings, care may include canalith repositioning maneuvers for BPPV, gentle chiropractic adjustments to the neck, muscle therapy for tight neck muscles, and balance exercises. If your symptoms suggest a central cause, we will refer you for medical evaluation.
When to Seek Emergency Care
Seek immediate care if dizziness comes with a sudden severe headache, slurred speech, double vision, facial drooping, or weakness or numbness on one side of the body.
No Driving Required
Driving with vertigo is unsafe. Our mobile chiropractic visits come to you. Call I Heart Chiro at (214) 886-7804.
Vertigo FAQs
Can a chiropractor help vertigo?
Chiropractic care can help certain types of vertigo, such as BPPV and neck-related dizziness, using repositioning maneuvers, neck care, and balance exercises.
What is BPPV?
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is a common inner-ear condition where tiny crystals shift out of place and cause brief spinning episodes with head movement.
Can neck problems cause dizziness?
Yes. Problems in the upper neck can contribute to cervicogenic dizziness, especially after whiplash.
Is vertigo serious?
Most vertigo is not dangerous, but dizziness with neurological symptoms like slurred speech or weakness needs emergency care.
How long does vertigo last?
It depends on the cause. BPPV episodes are often brief, while other types can last longer.
Should I drive with vertigo?
No. That is one reason our mobile visits are helpful for vertigo patients.
Can you treat vertigo at my home?
Yes. We provide mobile care throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area.