Vertigo Treatment in Kennewick, WA
Vertigo can turn even the simplest movements into disorienting and exhausting experiences. Whether it feels like the room is spinning or your body is tipping to one side, the impact on your balance and confidence can be significant. Many people don’t realize how much vertigo affects daily function until it starts interfering with walking, driving, or even standing still.
At Washington Chiropractic, we understand how disruptive vertigo can be. Our approach focuses on addressing the underlying cause, not just relieving the symptoms, so you can regain your sense of stability and move through life with more confidence.
What Is Vertigo?
Vertigo is more than just a feeling of dizziness. It’s a sensation where either you or your surroundings seem to spin, tilt, or shift, even when you are still. It often originates in the inner ear, where small crystals help regulate balance and orientation. If these crystals become dislodged or move to the wrong part of the inner ear, it can throw off your body’s sense of balance and direction, leading to that overwhelming spinning feeling. Vertigo can also result from traumatic injuries, such as whiplash or head trauma, which affect the brain areas responsible for balance. In many cases, chiropractic care can help restore proper alignment and support the body’s natural mechanisms for balance.
Symptoms of Vertigo
Vertigo can present in several ways, and symptoms may range from mild to severe. Common signs include:
- A spinning sensation or feeling like the room is moving: It may feel like you or your surroundings are moving even though everything is still.
- Dizziness that worsens with sudden head or body movements: Quick movements can trigger a dizzy spell or make the spinning sensation worse.
- Unsteadiness or difficulty walking: You might feel like you’re off balance or about to fall when standing or moving.
- Nausea or vomiting during episodes: The spinning or motion can upset your stomach, making you feel sick.
- Blurred vision or trouble focusing: Vision may become fuzzy or hard to steady during vertigo episodes.
- Ringing in the ears or reduced hearing: A buzzing or ringing sound in the ears may happen along with vertigo.
- Fatigue or disorientation after episodes: Vertigo can be exhausting and may leave you feeling tired or confused afterward.
- Frequent stumbling or imbalance: You might trip or feel unsure on your feet, even on flat ground.
Common Causes of Vertigo
Vertigo often results from one of two primary sources: trauma or disturbances in the inner ear. Head and neck injuries, such as whiplash, can interfere with the body’s ability to sense motion and position, particularly if the cervical spine is involved. Alternatively, issues with the inner ear, especially benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) caused by displaced crystals, can trigger intense and sudden episodes. Additional causes may include infections, certain medications, rapid changes in posture, or chronic inflammation. A proper evaluation is essential to identifying the specific cause and determining the most effective course of care.
- Head or neck injuries like whiplash: Damage to the neck or head can affect your brain’s ability to sense balance.
- Dislodged crystals in the inner ear (BPPV): Tiny balance-sensing crystals inside your ear can move out of place and confuse your body’s sense of direction.
- Ear infections or inflammation: Swelling in the inner ear can disrupt signals that help control balance.
- Rapid changes in body position: Standing up too quickly or changing posture can trigger dizziness or vertigo.
- Certain medications: Some drugs can affect the inner ear or brain and lead to balance problems.
- Neurological conditions (rare): Conditions that affect the brain or nerves can also cause vertigo in uncommon cases.
Chiropractic Treatment for Vertigo
At Washington Chiropractic, we tailor vertigo treatment to your diagnosis and symptom pattern. When vertigo is linked to inner ear crystal displacement, specific manual repositioning techniques can often resolve the issue in just one or two visits. If vertigo is related to a concussion, neck injury, or neurological trauma, care may involve a longer plan combining chiropractic adjustments, balance exercises, and referrals for vestibular or concussion rehabilitation as needed. Our focus is on reducing symptoms, restoring equilibrium, and helping you regain control of your movement.
How Washington Chiropractic Can Help with Vertigo
Our process begins with a careful review of your health history and symptom onset. We assess when the vertigo started, what movements worsen it, and whether an injury or medical condition may be involved. Based on your evaluation, we create a personalized care plan that may include gentle chiropractic adjustments, vestibular exercises, and education about body positioning to reduce future episodes. We take the time to help you understand what your body is signaling, and we work to restore your confidence and comfort with each step.
BOOK AN APPOINTMENT
Please use the booking tool below to schedule an appointment at our Kennewick location or call (509) 579-0008.
For other locations, see: Lakewood Chiropractic Clinic and Pasco Chiropractic Clinic.
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