The Best Chiropractic Approach to Vertigo in Appleton
Genesis Chiropractic is a Gonstead-specific chiropractic clinic in Appleton, Wisconsin, that evaluates upper cervical alignment in patients experiencing dizziness and vertigo.
True Vertigo vs. Ordinary Dizziness
Vertigo and general dizziness are used interchangeably in everyday conversation, but they describe genuinely different sensations with different underlying causes. General dizziness often feels like being on the verge of fainting or lightheadedness. True vertigo is different — it involves a distinct sensation that your surroundings are spinning or whirling around you, even when you’re standing perfectly still. Distinguishing between these matters because each point toward a different evaluation and treatment approach.
Vertigo rarely shows up as an isolated symptom. It frequently comes with additional signs like blurred or difficulty focusing vision, hearing problems particularly in one ear, ringing in the ears, trouble maintaining balance, persistent fatigue, and sometimes double vision. Because vertigo can range from a minor inconvenience to a sign of a more significant underlying issue, and because some causes require medical evaluation beyond what a chiropractic exam alone can address, an accurate first step is confirming which symptom you’re actually experiencing before assuming the cause.
Common Causes of Vertigo We Evaluate For
Vertigo can originate from several distinct sources, and a proper evaluation checks for the possibilities most relevant to a chiropractic approach while remaining clear about when a broader medical evaluation is warranted. The head, inner ear, and spine all play a role in maintaining balance, and disruption to the nerve signals traveling between the spine and brain is a common thread across several vertigo causes.
| Potential Cause | Notes |
|---|---|
| Severe headaches or migraines | Can trigger vertigo as a secondary symptom |
| Inner ear trouble | Chronic earaches or inner ear damage can directly affect balance signals |
| Reduced cerebral blood flow | Decreased blood flow to the brain can produce vertigo symptoms |
| Auto accident trauma | Damage to spinal joints and ligaments from a collision can lead to vertigo |
| Cervical spine misalignment | Subluxations in the neck vertebrae are a common contributor to vertigo symptoms |
What Patients Say About Genesis Chiropractic
Vertigo questions
How Do I Know If I Have True Vertigo or Just Feel Lightheaded?
Vertigo involves a spinning sensation, as if your surroundings are moving even when you’re standing still. General lightheadedness feels more like being on the verge of fainting. A full evaluation can help confirm what you’re experiencing.
Can a Chiropractor Help with Vertigo Caused by Neck Misalignment?
Some patients experience improvement in vertigo symptoms when an upper cervical subluxation affecting balance-related nerve signals is corrected.
How Many Visits Does Vertigo Typically Take to Improve?
This depends on the underlying cause found during your exam — Dr. Maycee or Dr. Alex will discuss a personalized plan at your first visit rather than a generic timeline.
Serving Chiropractic Patients Across the Fox Cities
Genesis Chiropractic proudly serves patients throughout Appleton and the greater Fox Valley. From our office on South Schaefer Street, we’re a short drive for neighbors across the Fox Cities.
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