Vertigo and dizziness can feel disorienting, unsettling, and disruptive to daily life. Whether the room feels like it’s spinning or you experience lightheadedness and imbalance, these symptoms can affect driving, work, and confidence in movement.
If you experience spinning sensations, dizziness when turning your head, balance problems, nausea, brain fog, unsteadiness, or lightheadedness, a thorough evaluation is important to determine the cause.
At Genesis Chiropractic, Dr. Tiffani Fries provides natural, drug-free care for vertigo and dizziness, drawing on over 24 years of clinical experience to assess cervical spine alignment, nervous system function, and balance coordination.
Understanding Vertigo & Dizziness
Vertigo is a specific type of dizziness characterized by a spinning or motion sensation. Dizziness may also include lightheadedness, imbalance, or a floating feeling.
Balance depends on coordination between:
- The inner ear (vestibular system)
- The cervical spine
- Visual input
- The brain and nervous system
Disruption in any of these systems can lead to symptoms.
Common Causes of Vertigo & Dizziness
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
Brief spinning episodes triggered by head movement, often when rolling over in bed.
Cervicogenic Dizziness
Dizziness originating from neck dysfunction or spinal misalignment.
Post-Traumatic Vertigo
Developing after a car accident, fall, concussion, or whiplash.
Stress-Related Dizziness
Nervous system overload can contribute to imbalance sensations.
Because cervical spine receptors communicate directly with balance centers, neck dysfunction is frequently overlooked.
Common Vertigo & Dizziness Symptoms
- Room spinning sensation
- Dizziness when rolling over in bed
- Lightheadedness
- Nausea
- Balance problems
- Brain fog
- Neck pain associated with dizziness
- Sensitivity to head movement
- Feeling unsteady or “off”
Symptoms may be intermittent, positional, or persistent.
How Chiropractic Care Helps Vertigo & Dizziness
The cervical spine contains proprioceptors that help regulate balance. When the neck is restricted or misaligned, faulty signals may contribute to dizziness.
At Genesis Chiropractic, Dr. Tiffani Fries focuses on restoring cervical alignment and nervous system balance, using conservative, evidence-informed techniques refined since 2002.
Treatment may include:
- Gentle cervical spine adjustments
- Postural correction
- Soft tissue therapy
- Balance-support techniques
- Whiplash rehabilitation (if applicable)
- Digital X-rays, if clinically necessary
Experienced Evaluation for Complex Symptoms
Dr. Tiffani Fries has been in practice since 2002, bringing decades of experience in cervical spine dysfunction, post-traumatic injury, and nervous system regulation.
Because dizziness can have multiple causes, a thorough assessment helps determine whether symptoms are related to inner ear dysfunction, cervical spine irritation, trauma, posture, or stress.
Contact Genesis Chiropractic today to schedule your consultation and begin your path toward lasting relief.
What is vertigo?
Vertigo is a spinning sensation caused by disruption in the balance system, often involving the inner ear or cervical spine.
Why do I feel dizzy when I turn my head?
Head movement may trigger BPPV or cervicogenic dizziness related to neck dysfunction.
Can neck problems cause dizziness?
Yes. Cervical spine dysfunction can interfere with balance signaling.
What is BPPV?
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo is a common inner ear condition triggered by head position changes.
Can whiplash cause vertigo?
Yes. Neck trauma can disrupt balance coordination.
Can anxiety cause dizziness?
Yes. Stress and nervous system overload may contribute to imbalance sensations.
How long does vertigo last?
Duration varies depending on the cause. Some episodes are brief; others require structured care.
When should I seek care for dizziness?
If dizziness persists, worsens, or interferes with daily life, evaluation is recommended.
Can chiropractic care help vertigo?
Yes. Chiropractic care can improve cervical alignment and nervous system function.
Is vertigo dangerous?
Most vertigo is not life-threatening, but persistent or severe symptoms should be evaluated.
Can vertigo be a sign of something serious?
Most vertigo is caused by inner ear or cervical dysfunction and is not life-threatening. However, sudden severe dizziness accompanied by weakness, slurred speech, or vision changes requires immediate medical attention.
Why do I feel dizzy but my tests are normal?
Mechanical dysfunction in the neck or mild vestibular disturbances do not always appear on imaging or lab tests.
How do I know if my dizziness is from my neck?
Cervicogenic dizziness is often associated with neck stiffness, poor posture, or prior injury, and may worsen with head movement.
Why do I feel dizzy when I look up or bend down?
Position changes commonly trigger BPPV or reveal cervical instability.
Can vertigo come and go?
Yes. Some forms of vertigo are episodic and position-dependent.
Can poor posture cause dizziness?
Yes. Forward head posture can strain cervical receptors involved in balance.
Can chiropractic adjustments make vertigo worse?
When performed appropriately after evaluation, chiropractic care is typically well tolerated. Temporary mild symptoms may occur as the body adapts.