Vertigo Treatment in Boise

Vertigo can cause significant dizziness and imbalance, affecting your daily activities and quality of life. At Peak Upper Cervical Center, we specialize in providing effective treatments for vertigo through targeted chiropractic care. Our expert team in Boise, ID is dedicated to helping you find relief from vertigo and improve your overall well-being.

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Vertigo

Not All Vertigo Is the Same

Vertigo is the false sense that you or the room is spinning. It is a symptom, not a diagnosis, and it has several different causes. Knowing which type you have matters, because the right care depends on the source.

  • BPPV (positional vertigo): brief spinning triggered by head movements, caused by tiny crystals in the inner ear.
  • Ménière’s disease: episodes of vertigo with hearing changes and ear fullness. Learn more about Ménière’s disease.
  • Vestibular issues: inner-ear or nerve inflammation affecting balance.
  • Cervicogenic vertigo: dizziness and imbalance that come from the upper neck rather than the inner ear.

Because the causes overlap, a proper evaluation is the first step. For inner-ear and balance testing, we often refer locally to the Idaho Elks Hearing and Balance Center.

Signs Your Vertigo May Be Coming From Your Neck

Cervicogenic vertigo tends to show a few telltale patterns:

  • Dizziness that worsens with neck movement or sustained postures
  • A sense of unsteadiness more than true spinning
  • Vertigo paired with neck pain or stiffness
  • A history of whiplash, concussion, or head and neck injury

If this sounds familiar, our deeper guide on neck pain and dizziness is worth a read.

Why the Upper Neck Affects Balance

The atlas and axis — the top two bones of your spine — sit right beside the brainstem, which helps coordinate balance. They also carry sensors that tell your brain where your head is in space. When this area is misaligned, those signals can become unreliable, contributing to dizziness. We use 3D CBCT imaging to measure the area precisely, then use gentle, no-twisting corrections to help restore normal signaling. You can also explore our article on how upper cervical adjustments may help vertigo.

A chiropractor performing a gentle adjustment on a patient to alleviate vertigo symptoms.
Close-up image of a chiropractor performing a spinal adjustment on a patient with vertigo.

Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Vertigo

Chiropractic care offers several benefits for individuals suffering from vertigo:

  • Non-Invasive Treatment: Chiropractic adjustments provide a natural, drug-free approach to vertigo relief.
  • Long-Term Relief: By addressing the root causes of vertigo, chiropractic care can reduce the frequency and intensity of symptoms.
  • Improved Nervous System Function: Proper spinal alignment enhances nervous system function, which can help alleviate vertigo symptoms.
  • Overall Wellness: Regular chiropractic care promotes overall health and well-being, reducing the likelihood of vertigo and other health issues.
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Patient Ratings & Stories

Hear what our patients have to say about their experience at Peak Upper Cervical Center in their online reviews.

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May 17, 2024
I have had more energy, less pain in all areas of my body, and I've been sleeping like a baby.
I truly don't know where to begin. I had never heard of upper cervical chiropractic care prior to meeting Dr. John and Dr. Kyara. However, I had been going to a chiropractor every two weeks for the last 18 years for "pain management". Over time, my body started to expect an adjustment right at that two week mark and the pain in my back, neck, and jaw became unbearable, even a few days before my regularly scheduled adjustment. I have always trusted chiropractic care, but one twisted neck adjustment left me with a long lasting clicking in my neck and the consistency of my symptoms left me feeling defeated, especially when the vertigo kicked in. I had no energy to get through even the slightest daily activities and I became frustrated at the thought of how much time and money I have spent to only receive such temporary relief. When I walked into Peak chiropractic, I was warmly welcomed by both doctors and was given a tour of the facility, where Dr. John showed me all of the technological recourses they would use to access my spine. The doctors took the time to educate me on EVERYTHING I was to expect in my healing journey and what to do to allow my body to hold the adjustments and heal itself. To my surprise, upper cervical care doesn't involve the twisting and cracking that causes more symptoms than what I came in with. In fact, I could expect to pain free in just a few short weeks (what a relief)! How is that possible you might ask? Trust me, I didn't believe it either. I was told that the misalignment in the top two bones of my spine were likely the cause of all the symptoms I had been experiencing since I was a kid. We immediately got to work and after only one adjustment, I felt like my body was able hold its adjustment longer than it has ever before. Mind you, I am still going through my program with Peak Chiropractic, but after this last adjustment, that consistent clicking in my neck that has never been absent before, left for the very first time. Even after these very few weeks, I have had more energy, less pain in all areas of my body, and I've been sleeping like a baby. I just wanted to scream it from the rooftops! For the first time in 18 years, I am feeling hopeful. I wish everyone knew about upper cervical care, so if you are someone who experiences similar symptoms, please go see Dr. John and Dr. Kyara. I promise your life is going to change. Mine definitely has!
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Seth N.

Eagle, ID

Nov 23, 2024
They are very personable and you can tell that genuinely care about your well being.
Very impressed with Peak since day one! The staff is absolutely amazing. They are very personable and you can tell that genuinely care about your well being. I have been dealing with weekly migraines for almost 20 years. I was never willing to go down a more traditional pharmaceutical path of treating symptoms. I wanted to get to the root cause which is literally Peak’s vision behind every patient. I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel and I could not be more excited!
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Megan Tolmie

Treasure Valley

Mar 11, 2024
They are great people, and I always feel better walking out of the office
Peak Chiropractic has taken great care of me over the past few months. They are the only chiropractic clinic in Idaho with a full neck CT scan, which helps them better understand how to adjust you vs traditional X-rays. They are great people, and I always feel better walking out of the office!
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Jack L.

Middleton, ID

What to Expect During Your Visit

Your first visit to Peak Upper Cervical Center for vertigo treatment will include a comprehensive evaluation of your spine and nervous system. Using advanced diagnostic techniques, we will identify any areas of misalignment or dysfunction. Based on our findings, we will develop a customized treatment plan tailored to your needs. Our goal is to provide effective, long-lasting relief from vertigo and improve your overall quality of life.

Vertigo & Upper Cervical Care: Common Questions

Can a chiropractor help with vertigo?

When vertigo has a neck-related component, gentle upper cervical care may help by addressing misalignment in the upper neck that can affect balance signaling. It is not a fit for every type of vertigo, which is why we start with a careful evaluation and refer out when the cause is purely inner-ear.

What is cervicogenic vertigo?

Cervicogenic vertigo is dizziness or unsteadiness that originates in the upper neck rather than the inner ear. It often comes with neck pain or stiffness and tends to change with head and neck position.

Is upper cervical care safe?

Upper cervical care uses precise, low-force corrections with no twisting, cracking, or popping. We image first and tailor each correction, which makes it a gentle option for sensitive conditions like vertigo.

Schedule an appointment with Peak Chiropractic and start your journey towards a pain-free life.

Diagram showing the relationship between spinal misalignments and vertigo symptoms.
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Experience specific upper cervical chiropractic care at Peak Upper Cervical Center. Our Boise clinic is dedicated to providing top-quality and unique chiropractic care to help you achieve optimal health.

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