Overcome Dizziness and Vertigo
Expert Chiropractic Care for Balance and Stability
Are you experiencing a spinning sensation, lightheadedness, or feeling off-balance? You’re not alone. Dizziness and vertigo are common yet often misunderstood conditions that can significantly impact your daily life. At Santa Fe Sport & Spine in Santa Fe, NM, we specialize in treating these disorienting symptoms.
Understanding Dizziness and Vertigo
While often used interchangeably, dizziness and vertigo are distinct experiences:
- Dizziness is a general term describing feelings of lightheadedness, unsteadiness, or faintness.
- Vertigo is a specific type of dizziness characterized by the sensation that you or your surroundings are spinning or moving.
Both conditions can stem from various causes, many of which are related to the musculoskeletal system and can be effectively addressed through chiropractic care.
Common Causes We Treat
Cervical Vertigo
Often resulting from neck injuries or poor posture, cervical vertigo occurs when the neck’s proprioceptors (sensory receptors) send incorrect information to the brain about head position.
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
This common form of vertigo is caused by displaced crystals in the inner ear. It leads to brief episodes of intense dizziness with certain head movements.
Vestibular Migraines
These can cause dizziness and vertigo even without headache pain.
Cervicogenic Dizziness
Dizziness originating from the neck, often due to joint dysfunction or muscle tension.
Our Specialized Chiropractic Care Approach to Treatment
We believe in addressing the root cause of your symptoms, not just masking them. Your chiropractor will start with a detailed examination to identify the underlying causes of your dizziness or vertigo. This may include assessing your neck mobility, vestibular function, and overall posture.
Based on our findings, we develop a personalized plan that may include:
Chiropractic Adjustments
To correct misalignments in the spine and neck that may be contributing to your symptoms.
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Specialized exercises to retrain your balance system and reduce dizziness.
Canalith Repositioning Maneuvers
For BPPV, we use specific head movements to guide displaced inner ear crystals back to their proper position.
Soft Tissue Therapy
To release tension in the neck muscles that may be affecting your balance.
Patient Education
We provide guidance on lifestyle modifications and home exercises to support your recovery.
We consider your entire body’s function, not just isolated symptoms. By addressing root causes, our goal is for lasting improvement, not just temporary relief.
Your Path to Balance and Stability
Take the first step towards a steadier, more balanced you. Contact Santa Fe Sport & Spine in Santa Fe, NM today to schedule an appointment and learn how our specialized chiropractic care can help you overcome dizziness and vertigo!
Your Next Steps…
Request An Appointment
Receive A Custom Treatment Plan
Work Hard and Progress In Your Recovery
Recover & Enjoy Life Pain-Free!