The world spins when you roll over in bed. You grip the steering wheel tighter than you should. Turning your head too fast sends a wave of nausea through your whole body. You were given meclizine and told to wait it out. Our team finds the actual source of your vertigo and treats it directly so the spinning stops for good.
Vertigo is a symptom, not a diagnosis. These are the most common underlying causes we identify during evaluation at our conditions practice in The Woodlands.
Tiny calcium carbonate crystals dislodge from the utricle and drift into the semicircular canals. Head position changes trigger abnormal fluid movement that the brain reads as spinning. This is the most common cause, responsible for roughly half of all vertigo cases.
Misalignment in the upper cervical spine disrupts proprioceptive signaling to the brain. The dense concentration of position sensors in the C1-C2 region means even small alignment issues create conflicting spatial information that triggers dizziness.
Inflammation of the vestibular nerve, often following a viral infection, disrupts balance signals from the inner ear. This produces sudden, severe vertigo that can persist for days and leave residual imbalance for weeks afterward.
Excess fluid buildup in the inner ear creates episodes of vertigo paired with tinnitus, hearing changes, and a feeling of fullness in the ear. Episodes strike unpredictably and can last anywhere from 20 minutes to several hours.
Head trauma can damage the vestibular system or disrupt the brain's ability to process balance information. Vertigo, dizziness, and motion sensitivity often persist long after the initial concussion symptoms resolve.
Chronic stress dysregulates the autonomic nervous system, which controls blood pressure, heart rate, and vestibular processing. Orthostatic hypotension, cardiac arrhythmias, and side effects of common medications can all provoke vertigo. In The Woodlands, summer heat and dehydration compound these patterns.
Vertigo symptoms range from mild unsteadiness to complete disorientation. Our evaluation identifies the specific cause behind your symptoms so treatment matches the diagnosis.
General dizziness feels like lightheadedness or faintness. Vertigo specifically involves a false perception of movement, usually the sensation that you or the room around you is spinning.
That distinction guides treatment. The sensation originates from a mismatch between the vestibular system, the visual system, and proprioceptive feedback the body sends to the brain.
The standard approach to vertigo is a prescription for meclizine and a suggestion to wait. That does not fix the problem. It suppresses the symptom while the underlying cause persists. We perform targeted vestibular, cervical, and neurological testing to determine exactly where the vertigo originates, then apply the specific intervention that matches the diagnosis.
We distinguish between BPPV, cervicogenic vertigo, vestibular neuritis, and central causes through positional testing and neurological screening. Treatment depends on getting this right.
Canalith repositioning maneuvers for BPPV, upper cervical adjustments for cervicogenic dizziness, and vestibular rehabilitation for balance retraining. Each approach matches the specific cause.
We track episode frequency, positional testing results, and balance metrics at defined intervals. Progress is documented, not assumed, so both you and the provider know the treatment is working.
A vestibular condition that produces a false sensation of spinning or movement, caused by dysfunction in the inner ear, cervical spine, or vestibular nerve. Treated at Prince Health with non-pharmaceutical chiropractic care including canalith repositioning, cervical correction, and vestibular rehabilitation.
Vertigo is not the same as dizziness. General dizziness feels like lightheadedness or faintness. Vertigo specifically involves a false perception of movement, usually the sensation that you or the room around you is spinning. This distinction matters for treatment. The sensation originates from a mismatch between the vestibular system in your inner ear, the visual information your eyes provide, and the proprioceptive feedback your body sends to the brain.
BPPV accounts for roughly half of all cases. Inside your inner ear, tiny calcium carbonate crystals called otoconia normally sit in the utricle, where they help detect gravity. When these crystals dislodge and migrate into the semicircular canals, they create abnormal fluid movement with each head position change. The brain misinterprets this as spinning. Rolling over in bed, tilting the head back, or bending forward can each trigger an episode. The good news is that BPPV responds well to repositioning maneuvers performed in the clinic.
Cervicogenic vertigo is often overlooked. The upper cervical spine contains more proprioceptors per square centimeter than almost any other area in the body. These receptors tell the brain exactly where the head is positioned in space. Misalignment at C1 or C2, whether from whiplash, chronic poor posture, or degenerative changes, sends distorted proprioceptive signals. The brain receives conflicting data from the ears, eyes, and neck, and responds with dizziness. Chiropractic treatment restores alignment and resolves the sensory conflict.
Other sources require different strategies. Vestibular neuritis follows viral inflammation of the balance nerve and can take weeks to fully resolve. Meniere's disease involves fluid regulation in the inner ear. Post-concussion vestibular dysfunction disrupts the brain's ability to integrate balance data. Accurate identification of the cause is the single most important step in treatment, and our evaluation follows the same protocol used for related conditions like migraines and headaches that share cervical pathways.
Your treatment plan is built around chiropractic evaluation and intervention, selected based on the specific type of vertigo identified during your assessment.
Four steps from first visit to documented progress. The same protocol every patient gets, regardless of how busy the clinic is.
Detailed vertigo history, Dix-Hallpike positional testing for BPPV, cervical spine and proprioceptive assessment, and neurological screening to identify the source.
Accurate identification of whether your vertigo is peripheral, cervicogenic, or central in origin. This step determines which intervention will resolve the problem.
Targeted intervention including canalith repositioning maneuvers for BPPV, upper cervical correction for cervicogenic vertigo, and vestibular rehabilitation exercises as indicated.
Episode frequency monitoring, repeat positional testing, and balance evaluation at defined intervals to confirm improvement and guide ongoing care decisions.
Schedule your evaluation at Prince Health in The Woodlands, TX. We identify the cause of your vertigo and provide targeted treatment so the spinning stops.
Common causes include BPPV (displaced inner ear crystals), cervical spine misalignment, vestibular nerve inflammation, and Meniere's disease. Less common causes include brainstem issues and medication side effects. Our evaluation determines which mechanism is driving your episodes.
Vertigo is the sensation that you or your surroundings are spinning. Dizziness is a broader term that includes lightheadedness, unsteadiness, or feeling faint. The distinction matters because treatment approaches differ based on the underlying mechanism.
Many vertigo cases respond well to chiropractic care. BPPV can often be resolved in one to two visits using repositioning maneuvers. Cervicogenic vertigo, caused by upper cervical misalignment, improves with targeted spinal correction that restores proper nerve signaling to the vestibular system.
BPPV episodes typically last seconds to a minute. Vestibular neuritis can cause vertigo lasting days to weeks. Meniere's episodes usually last 20 minutes to several hours. The duration and pattern of your episodes help us identify the specific cause and appropriate treatment.
Seek emergency care if vertigo is accompanied by difficulty speaking, facial drooping, severe headache, double vision, or inability to walk. These symptoms could indicate a stroke or other neurological emergency. Isolated vertigo without these warning signs can typically be evaluated in our office.
Most insurance plans cover chiropractic evaluation and vestibular assessment for vertigo. Coverage varies by plan and the specific treatments recommended. Contact our office to verify your benefits before your first visit.
Yes. Our techniques are adapted for each patient's age and physical condition. Gentle repositioning maneuvers and low-force chiropractic adjustments are safe and effective for older adults. Fall prevention is a key priority in our vertigo treatment plans for elderly patients.
Vertigo shares cervical and neurological pathways with headaches, tinnitus, and post-viral autonomic patterns. Addressing the structural and inflammatory roots tends to resolve more than just the spinning.
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Our office is located at 10847 Kuykendahl Rd #350 in The Woodlands, TX 77382, easily accessible from Woodlands Parkway, Kuykendahl Road, and the I-45 corridor.
We serve patients from Alden Bridge, Cochran's Crossing, Creekside Park, Sterling Ridge, Panther Creek, Grogan's Mill, and surrounding communities.
10847 Kuykendahl Rd #350
The Woodlands, TX 77382
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