Vertigo & Dizziness Help in Sarasota
When the room spins or you feel off-balance, everything gets harder.
Driving, working out, even rolling over in bed. For Sarasota, Bradenton, and Lakewood Ranch patients whose dizziness may be tied to the neck, especially after a car accident, a fall, or a sports hit.
We check the upper neck and nervous system to see whether your neck may be part of your dizziness.
What may be behind your dizziness
Some dizziness starts in the inner ear. Some is tied to the upper neck. Your upper neck is packed with sensors that tell your brain where your head is in space.
When the position and condition of the upper cervical spine change after an injury, those signals may not match what your eyes and inner ear report. Many people describe that mismatch as dizziness or unsteadiness. It is often called cervicogenic dizziness, and it commonly shows up alongside neck pain, stiffness, and headaches.
does this sound familiar?
- You feel dizzy when you turn your head or look up
- You have felt off-balance since a car accident
- Your neck is stiff and you get lightheaded
- Dizziness comes with headaches at the base of your skull
- You feel foggy and unsteady after a concussion
How we help dizziness
Depending on what your exam shows, your plan may include:
Spine & Nerve Exam
A full exam focused on the upper neck, balance, and head and eye coordination, plus digital X-rays if needed to see the position and condition of your cervical spine.
Gentle, Specific Adjustments
Adjustments to the neck and upper back, including low-force instrument options, chosen to fit your exam findings.
Home Exercises
Simple exercises for neck control and balance so your progress holds between visits.
The Right Referral
Suspected BPPV (inner-ear vertigo) or another medical cause? We refer you to a provider who does repositioning maneuvers or the right workup.
When to get emergency care: Call 911 or go to the ER if dizziness comes with sudden weakness or numbness on one side, slurred speech, facial droop, double vision, the worst headache of your life, chest pain, or fainting. Sudden hearing loss also needs prompt medical care.
Frequently asked questions
Can a chiropractor help with vertigo?
It depends on the cause. Dizziness linked to the neck often responds well to chiropractic care. Inner-ear or other medical causes may need a different provider, and we will refer you if so.
Is it safe to have my neck adjusted if I am dizzy?
We screen for red flags first and choose the gentlest approach that fits your exam, including low-force options.
How many visits will I need?
That comes from your exam findings. We go over a clear plan at your report of findings on Day 2.
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