When patients mention they’re dealing with vertigo, they’re often surprised to learn that chiropractic care can help. Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), the most common form of vertigo, occurs when tiny crystals in your inner ear shift into the wrong part, disrupting your balance and causing dizziness. It’s typically triggered by head movements, like rolling over in bed or looking up, and although it’s not dangerous, it can be very uncomfortable and unsettling.
Chiropractors treat more than just back and neck pain—we also focus on the nervous system, including the balance system in your ear. If your spine is misaligned, it can interfere with the signals between your brain and your inner ear, making vertigo worse. By correcting spinal misalignments, chiropractic adjustments help improve the communication between the brain and inner ear, allowing your body to regain balance.
One of the most effective treatments for BPPV is the Epley’s Maneuver —a series of controlled head movements designed to reposition the crystals back to their proper spot. While it may sound unusual, it’s a highly effective technique that provides relief for most people after just one or two sessions. Chiropractic care works because it focuses on the root cause of vertigo—disruptions to your balance system. By improving spinal alignment and reducing nerve interference, chiropractic care helps restore your body’s natural ability to maintain balance and prevent future episodes of vertigo.
If you’re struggling with vertigo or BPPV, don’t wait too long to explore chiropractic care. The Epley’s Maneuver, combined with spinal adjustments, can provide lasting relief and help improve your quality of life. At Cascadia Chiropractor Centre, we have chiropractors that specializes in treating balance disorders; so book an appointment today to see if you would be a good candidate and lets take the first step toward feeling better.
References
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- Hain, T. C. (2015). “Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV).” American Academy of Neurology.
- Patterson, S. R. (2010). “The Epley Maneuver: A review of the evidence.” Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), 303(21), 2147-2152.
- Sajko, S. S., Stuber, K., & Welsh, T. N. (2013b). Chiropractic management of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo using the Epley Maneuver: a case series. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 36(2), 119–126. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmpt.2012.12.011
