Natural Vertigo Specialist in Raleigh NC

Living with vertigo can feel overwhelming, which makes daily tasks like walking or turning your head difficult. Vertigo causes spinning sensations or dizziness that can disrupt balance and concentration. Understanding what triggers vertigo and how chiropractic care can help is key to finding lasting relief.

Recognizing Vertigo

It's often mistaken for general dizziness, but they are not the same.

Light-headedness feels like you might faint.
Vertigo creates the sensation that you or your surroundings are spinning.

Correctly identifying which type you’re experiencing is important for effective treatment.

Common vertigo symptoms include:

Blurred or double vision
Hearing loss or ringing in one ear
Trouble maintaining balance
Eye strain or difficulty focusing
Extreme fatigue or disorientation

These symptoms can be more than just uncomfortable, they may signal deeper issues with the inner ear, spine, or nervous system.

Common Causes

Vertigo can result from many underlying conditions. Some of the most frequent causes include:

Migraine or tension headaches
Inner-ear infections or damage
Reduced blood flow to the brain
Trauma from motor vehicle accidents
Neck misalignments (subluxations) affecting nerve function

Because the spine, brain, and inner ear work together to maintain balance, disruptions in communication between these systems can easily trigger vertigo sensations.

Chiropractic Solutions for Vertigo

Chiropractic care provides a natural, non-surgical approach to treating vertigo by addressing the nervous system and spinal alignment.

Your chiropractor will:

Perform a thorough evaluation to identify the cause of your vertigo
Use gentle spinal adjustments to relieve pressure on nerves
Restore healthy communication between the brain and body

Many patients experience reduced dizziness and improved balance after treatment. For some, chiropractic adjustments alone can eliminate vertigo symptoms entirely.

Care from Dr. Jeffrey Gerdes, D.C.

Your care is led by Dr. Jeffrey Gerdes, a licensed North Carolina chiropractor and the clinic director of Carolina ChiroCare & Rehab. He has practiced at our Raleigh clinic since 2010 and has completed postgraduate education in spinal injuries, diagnostic imaging, whiplash, trauma, spinal decompression and medical laser applications. Because dizziness has many possible causes, his exam screens for warning signs that need a physician’s care before chiropractic treatment begins.

Related Conditions & Treatments

Vertigo FAQs

Can neck problems cause dizziness?

Yes. Cervicogenic dizziness is linked to neck pain or neck injury, such as whiplash. Joints and muscles in the upper neck help the brain sense head position, and when they are irritated, balance signals can get mixed up.

Is dizziness after a car accident common?

Dizziness can follow a whiplash injury or a concussion. Any head injury should be checked by a physician first. Once serious injury is ruled out, neck-related dizziness may respond to chiropractic care.

When is dizziness an emergency?

Call 911 for dizziness with slurred speech, facial drooping, sudden weakness or numbness, a severe headache, chest pain or fainting. These can be signs of a stroke or heart problem.

What does treatment for vertigo involve?

After an exam to find the likely cause, care may include gentle neck adjustments, soft tissue work, and exercises for balance and neck motion. If an inner-ear cause such as BPPV is suspected, we will explain your options, including referral when it is needed.

If vertigo is interrupting your life, contact our Raleigh office to schedule an evaluation. Our team specializes in natural vertigo treatment to help you regain clarity, balance, and peace of mind.