Vertigo Treatment in Jacksonville, FL

Chiropractic Treatment for Vertigo in Jacksonville, FL

If the room is spinning, you’re struggling to keep your balance, or you feel dizzy every time you change positions, you may be suffering from vertigo — and chiropractic care in Jacksonville, FL may offer the relief you’ve been searching for.

Many people don’t realize that vertigo often has a musculoskeletal component — particularly when it originates in the neck or inner ear. At Meridian Integrative Wellness, Dr. Nhat Nguyen uses evidence-based chiropractic techniques to address the underlying causes of vertigo and dizziness, helping patients restore their balance and get back to their normal lives.

Types of Vertigo We Treat

BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo)

BPPV is the most common type of vertigo, accounting for about 50% of all cases. It occurs when tiny calcium crystals (otoliths) in the inner ear become dislodged and migrate into the semicircular canals, sending false signals to the brain about head position. The result is brief but intense episodes of spinning when you roll over in bed, look up, or tilt your head.

The gold standard treatment for BPPV is the Epley Maneuver — a series of specific head and body movements that reposition the dislodged crystals. Dr. Nguyen is trained in the Epley Maneuver and can often provide significant relief in a single visit.

Cervicogenic Vertigo

Cervicogenic vertigo originates in the cervical spine (neck). Misalignments, joint dysfunction, or muscle tension in the upper neck can interfere with the proprioceptive signals the brain uses to sense body position — causing dizziness, balance problems, and neck-related vertigo. Chiropractic adjustments to the upper cervical spine are highly effective for this type.

Post-Whiplash and Post-Concussion Vertigo

Vertigo that begins after a car accident, sports injury, or head trauma often has a cervical or vestibular component. Dr. Nguyen has extensive experience treating post-accident patients and can address both the structural and neurological aspects of post-injury dizziness.

How Chiropractic Care Helps Vertigo

• Epley Maneuver — repositions dislodged inner ear crystals causing BPPV
• Upper cervical adjustments — restores normal joint mechanics and proprioception in the neck
• Soft tissue therapy — releases tension in muscles that affect balance and vestibular input
• Vestibular rehabilitation exercises — gaze stabilization and balance training to retrain the brain
• Functional medicine evaluation — assesses nutritional deficiencies (magnesium, B12, vitamin D) that can contribute to vestibular dysfunction

When to See a Doctor for Vertigo

While most vertigo is benign, certain symptoms warrant immediate medical attention. Seek emergency care if your vertigo is accompanied by sudden severe headache, double vision, difficulty speaking, facial drooping, arm or leg weakness, or loss of consciousness — these can indicate a stroke or serious neurological event.

If your dizziness is positional (triggered by head movement) or associated with neck pain and stiffness, chiropractic evaluation is an excellent first step.

Schedule Vertigo Treatment in Jacksonville Today

You don’t have to live with dizziness and balance problems. Call our Jacksonville office at (904) 379-9412 or our Orange Park office at (904) 541-4826 to schedule an evaluation with Dr. Nhat Nguyen.