Stop the Spinning – Finding Relief for Vertigo and Dizziness

Explore Common Pain Conditions: Vertigo & Equilibrium

Vertigo is more than just a dizzy spell; it is a debilitating sensation that the world is spinning or tilting around you. For many in Sandy Springs, it can make driving or even standing up feel impossible. While many patients are told their dizziness is an "inner ear issue," at Pinnacle Chiropractic, we find that the primary cause often lies in the upper cervical spine.

The Atlas and the Brainstem

The top two vertebrae in your neck, the Atlas (C1) and Axis (C2), house the area where your spinal cord meets your brainstem. These vertebrae are responsible for the majority of your head's rotation, but they are also the most prone to misalignment. When these bones shift even a fraction of a millimeter, they can interfere with the vestibulocochlear nerve—the nerve responsible for your balance. This creates a "sensory mismatch" where your eyes tell your brain you are still, but your neck sends signals that you are moving, resulting in the spinning sensation of vertigo.

Visualizing the Imbalance

To address this, we use the Gonstead System’s precision analysis, including specific upper-cervical X-rays. We also utilize MyoVision technology to create a "Stress Map." In vertigo cases, this map often reveals extreme, asymmetrical tension in the suboccipital muscles at the base of the skull. By delivering a gentle, specific adjustment to the Atlas or Axis, we remove the neurological "static," allowing your brain to regain its sense of equilibrium.

Visit Our Sandy Springs Office

At Pinnacle Chiropractic, we specialize in the complex relationship between the neck and balance. Our office is located at 6111 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Bldg E, Ste 202, right in the heart of Sandy Springs. Learn more about our commitment to technology on our website.

Stop living in a spinning world. Call Pinnacle Chiropractic today at 770-698-0909 to schedule your MyoVision evaluation and see your spinal "Stress Map" to discover the root cause of your vertigo.