Vertigo Relief in Grand Rapids MI

Finding relief from vertigo through conventional care can be difficult, and surprisingly few resources exist for this complicated condition. Our Grand Rapids MI clinic is committed to changing that. Many patients who say they have vertigo are actually experiencing one of two different phenomena: some feel dizzy or faint, while others feel as if the room around them is spinning. Vertigo describes the second. Telling them apart matters, because each calls for a different kind of care, and Dr. McAllister has the experience to diagnose which one you are dealing with.

What causes vertigo?

Patients arrive at our office with vertigo for many reasons, but some causes come up again and again:

• Persistent headaches and migraines
• Chronic ear infections or ear trauma
• Poor cerebral blood circulation
• Auto injuries
• Misalignments throughout the spine

These causes may look scattered, but they share a common thread: every affected area is a critical component of the body's balance framework. When the body is out of balance, muscles throughout it work harder to compensate. The body is resilient, but eventually those imbalances take a toll, and in vertigo they begin to impede the nervous system's communication with the brain. By realigning the spine, it is often possible to restore proper nervous system function and find relief from vertigo.

Vertigo signs and symptoms

Vertigo can range from mildly frustrating to completely debilitating, and it travels with a long list of companions. Visit a chiropractor promptly if you notice any of the following, so your condition does not worsen:

• Impaired vision
• Impaired hearing
• Tingling in the ears
• Poor balance
• Constant fatigue

Gentle care for a sensitive problem

The upper neck is intimately tied to balance, and it is the last place a dizzy patient wants forceful twisting. As an Advanced Certified Activator Methods chiropractor, Dr. McAllister performs highly specific, low-force corrections of the upper cervical spine with no twisting or cracking at all, an approach well suited to vertigo patients. You can read about how it works on our Activator Method page.

Our clinic has had great success helping patients find relief from vertigo. With a comprehensive approach built on your medical history and a careful examination, we work to pinpoint the cause and provide a tailored care plan that works.