Chiropractic Neurology for Dizziness and Vertigo

Whether you say dizziness or vertigo, the first thing in a chiropractic neurologists’ mind is vestibular dysfunction. There are techniques and exercises that we use to help calm this problem down. Besides the chiropractic adjustment, we also focus on specialized exercises to retrain your brain to support a better brain-body connection.

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Understanding Vestibular Dysfunction

The vestibular system consists of the semicircular canals and the otolith organs. There are three semicircular canals that detect rotational motions, and there are two otolith organs that detect linear motion and gravity. Inside of the semicircular canals is a fluid substance with hairs on the walls. When the head moves, the fluid moves and triggers movement of the hairs. The otoliths are the utricle and saccule. The utricle is responsible for horizontal movement, as well as tilting, and the saccule is responsible for vertical movement. When the hairs move, it triggers signals to the brain. Damage or dysfunction within any of these tissues can lead to dizziness and vertigo, as well as balance problems and nausea. The intensity of the disorientation can vary from episode to episode and person to person.

Why Symptoms Can Continue

Ongoing damage to the ear structures can lead to persistent symptoms. At some point the brain and its neuroplasticity will not be able to adapt fast enough to compensate for the disorientation.

How Chiropractic Neurology Care May Help

The adjustments will help to connect the brain to the body, as well as the sensory exercise. When there is a poor connection between the spine, ears, eyes, and brain, the brain sends out a distress signal that creates the sensation of dizziness. The ears, eyes, and spine all communicate about how to move the head in relation to the body and space. If there is a spasm or malposition of the muscles and bones of the spine, this can create interference with the communication between the areas. By removing this interference, we can ‘reconnect’ areas that might not have full representation in the brain.

Our Approach to Care

Individualized care plans

Your care is built around your symptoms, history, and how your neck and nervous system are functioning — not a standard protocol

Gentle, targeted techniques

Chiropractic care is not just one method. We use a variety of techniques and choose what’s appropriate for your comfort, mobility, and condition

Rehabilitation at the right time

When your body is ready, we may introduce exercises to support posture, stability, and long-term neck function

Imaging when clinically indicated

If needed, we can order X-rays or MRIs to better understand structural or disc-related issues

Advanced testing when appropriate

In certain cases, tests like EMGs or nerve conduction studies (NCVs) can help evaluate nerve involvement

Ongoing monitoring

We track how your symptoms and function change over time — not just day-to-day pain levels

Care that adapts with you

As your neck improves or your needs change, your care plan is adjusted accordingly

Collaboration with other providers

When helpful, we coordinate with medical doctors, physical therapists, and other providers involved in your care

Who This Care May Be Right For

People with persistent dizziness, vertigo, or vestibular dysfunction
Patients looking to limit medications
People seeking a holistic approach
Individuals wanting long-term improvement

Related Conditions We Also Help With

Vestibular Dysfunction Types

Peripheral: BPPV – Meniere’s – Vestibular Neuritis

Central Vestibular Dysfunction: Central nervous system problems with the vestibular nuclei within the brainstem.

Cervicogenic: The vestibular nucleus receives conflicting information from the cervical spine.

Cerebellar Vestibular Dysfunction: Central nervous system problems related to dysfunction in the flocconodular region of the vestibulocerebellum.

Functional: Persistent-Postural-Perceptual Dizziness is when the brain becomes hypersensitive to information from the cervical spine, cerebellum, inner ear, and/or brainstem nuclei.