Dizziness and vertigo can significantly affect your balance, mobility, and quality of life. Whether symptoms feel like spinning, lightheadedness, or unsteadiness, they often stem from issues within the inner ear, nervous system, or neck.

Our clinic provides assessment and treatment focused on identifying the root cause of dizziness and restoring balance and stability.

Understanding Dizziness vs Vertigo

While often used interchangeably, they describe different sensations:

• Dizziness → Lightheadedness, imbalance, or feeling faint

• Vertigo → A spinning or rotational sensation

Both can impact walking, driving, work, and daily activities.

Common Causes

Dizziness and vertigo can result from several conditions, including:

Inner Ear Conditions

• Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

• Vestibular neuritis

• Labyrinthitis

Neck-Related Causes

• Cervicogenic dizziness

• Whiplash injuries

• Postural dysfunction

Neurological & Other Causes

• Concussions

• Migraines

• Circulatory issues

• Medication side effects

A detailed assessment helps determine the source.

Symptoms We Treat

• Spinning sensation

• Loss of balance

• Unsteadiness when walking

• Nausea or motion sensitivity

• Visual disturbance

• Difficulty focusing

• Dizziness with head movement

Symptoms may be constant or position-dependent.

Treatment Options

Care is tailored to the underlying cause and may include:

Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT)

• Balance retraining

• Gaze stabilization exercises

• Habituation exercises

BPPV Repositioning Maneuvers

• Epley maneuver

• Semont maneuver

• Canalith repositioning

Neck & Musculoskeletal Treatment

• Manual therapy

• Postural correction

• Mobility exercises

Home Exercise Programs

• Balance drills

• Vestibular adaptation exercises

The goal is to retrain the brain and body to process balance signals correctly.

What to Expect

Your first visit includes:

• Detailed health history

• Balance and gait testing

• Vestibular and eye movement assessment

• Positional testing for BPPV

• Neck mobility evaluation

From there, a personalized treatment plan is developed.

Who Can Benefit

Dizziness and vertigo treatment may help individuals who:

• Experience recurring vertigo episodes

• Feel unsteady when walking

• Have dizziness after concussion or whiplash

• Notice symptoms with head movement

• Avoid activities due to balance concerns

Early treatment often leads to faster resolution.