Struggling with dizziness or balance problems?
Does the room spin? Does standing up suddenly make your world tilt? If you deal with persistent dizziness, balance problems or lightheadedness, you may be experiencing vertigo, and it is more than an inconvenience. At Apollo Upper Cervical Chiropractic we specialize in gentle, non-invasive care that looks at the upper neck’s part in balance.
What is vertigo?
Vertigo is a symptom, not a disease in itself. It gives you the sensation that you, or the world around you, is moving or spinning even when you are perfectly still. Episodes can last seconds, or minutes to hours, and often come with nausea, visual disturbances and balance problems.
Common symptoms include:
- A spinning or swaying feeling
- Nausea or vomiting
- Trouble with balance or walking
- Sensitivity to movement or changes in position
- Ringing in the ears or ear fullness, in some cases
- Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
- Vestibular neuritis or labyrinthitis
- Ménière’s disease
- Migraines
- Head or neck injuries
What causes vertigo?
Vertigo usually comes from the inner ear, or from the brainstem or the vestibular (balance) system. Common causes include:
When these systems do not work properly, your brain gets conflicting signals about where your body is. The result is disorientation and dizziness.
How upper cervical chiropractic can help
We focus on the top vertebra of the spine, the atlas (C1). A misalignment there can interfere with the brainstem and with inner-ear function, two key players in the body’s balance system.
Dr. Kosta Tsakalos uses a precise, gentle technique to correct upper cervical misalignments. The aim is better communication between the brain and the body, which may mean improved balance and fewer vertigo symptoms.
What to expect
Day 1
Your first visit
A consultation with the doctor at the office you choose, a thorough exam, and 3D imaging of your cervical spine with our CBCT scanner. We also do a detailed posture evaluation with advanced software, neurological testing and muscle assessments.
Day 2
Your report of findings
The doctor goes over your history, your exam and posture results, your neurological findings and your 3D images with you, and explains a care plan made for you.
Ongoing
Gentle care, checked as you go
Gentle upper cervical adjustments with no twisting, cracking or popping, and regular progress checks so your plan follows how you are doing.
Why choose Apollo?
Specialized care
We focus on upper cervical chiropractic, a highly targeted and refined approach.
A plan made for you
Every patient is different. Your care plan is built around your own exam and your 3D imaging.
Gentle, with no cracking
Our methods are very gentle: no twisting, cracking or popping.
An experienced doctor
Dr. Kosta Tsakalos brings deep clinical experience and a caring, detail-oriented approach to every visit.
What patients tell us
Many people come to us after years of dizzy spells, having tried several other approaches with little change. After upper cervical adjustments, some tell us they notice better balance, fewer dizzy spells and a better quality of life.
Every person is different, and results vary. Read what our patients say on our testimonials page.
Let us help you get started
If you are dealing with vertigo, we are here to help. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Kosta Tsakalos and find out whether upper cervical chiropractic care is right for you.
Related conditions we help with
- Brain Fog
- Post-Concussion Symptoms
- Ménière’s Disease
- Migraines
- Headaches
- Tinnitus
- Ear Infections
- TMJ / Jaw Pain
- See every condition
This page is general information. It is not a diagnosis or medical advice. If your symptoms are sudden or severe, please seek medical care right away.