Vertigo Treatment in Roscoe Village, Chicago IL
Vertigo vs. “Regular” Dizziness
Vertigo is often misunderstood because people use the word “dizzy” to describe different sensations. Some mean lightheadedness—like they might faint. Others mean the unsettling feeling that the room is moving or spinning. “Vertigo” is the term used for that spinning sensation.
Knowing which type you’re experiencing matters, because the causes and the right care can be very different. If your symptoms are persistent or unclear, a proper evaluation can help determine what may be contributing.
What Can Cause Vertigo?
Vertigo often involves the head, inner ear, and the spine—areas that influence balance and how your body “orients” itself.
Common Cause We See
- Severe headaches (including migraines and tension headaches)
- Chronic ear aches or inner ear damage
- Reduced blood flow that affects the brain
- Car accidents that strain joints and ligaments in the spine
- Misalignments (subluxations) in the neck
Symptoms That Often Come With Vertigo
Vertigo isn’t limited to dizziness alone. Many people notice additional symptoms that affect focus, hearing, and balance.
- Blurry vision or difficulty focusing
- Hearing changes (often more noticeable in one ear)
- Ringing in the ears
- Double vision
- Trouble maintaining balance vision
- Feeling fatigued or tired often
Important note (keep on-page, not alarming)
Vertigo can sometimes point to a more serious issue, so it’s important to be evaluated by a medical professional—especially if symptoms are severe or persistent.
How Chiropractic Care Can Help Vertigo
When balance signals become disrupted—especially from the neck and spine—symptoms can feel “scrambled.” Chiropractic care may help by addressing underlying joint and nerve-related factors.
Review your symptom history and what seems to trigger episodes
Perform a thorough examination to identify likely contributors
Assess the neck and spine for misalignments that may affect nerve signaling
Create a care plan based on your findings (and refer out when needed)
Chiropractic adjustments are gentle and safe, and many people experience significant improvement once the source of the issue is properly addressed.
Get Help for Vertigo Symptoms
If vertigo is making daily tasks difficult, schedule a consultation. We’ll help you understand what may be causing your symptoms and discuss the most appropriate next step for relief.
FAQs About Vertigo & Dizziness
What are the two types of “dizziness” people often confuse with vertigo?
Some people mean feeling lightheaded or like they may faint. Vertigo usually refers to the sensation that things are spinning or moving around you. The difference matters because the causes and appropriate care can be different.
What are common symptoms that can come with vertigo?
Along with dizziness/spinning, people may experience blurry vision or difficulty focusing, hearing changes (often in one ear), ringing in the ears, balance problems, fatigue, or double vision.
Why is it important to be examined if I’m having vertigo symptoms?
Vertigo can be a minor nuisance, but it can also signal a more serious underlying issue. If symptoms are persistent, worsening, or concerning, it’s important to be evaluated by a medical professional.
How can the neck and spine be related to vertigo?
Vertigo can be connected to disrupted balance signaling between the spine and the brain. When those signals become irritated or distorted—often involving the neck—symptoms like dizziness can occur.
