Chiropractic Treatment for Vertigo, Dizziness & BPPV

Feeling dizzy, unsteady, or like the room is spinning can turn everyday activities into a struggle. Vertigo and dizziness can affect your balance, confidence, and independence — making tasks like driving, walking, or even rolling over in bed feel frightening. Many people also experience nausea, fatigue and difficulty concentrating, which can severely affect quality of life.

If you’re suffering from ongoing or recurring dizziness or vertigo, chiropractic treatment can help. At Balance Chiropractic, I provide drug-free, gentle and effective care to help restore balance and get you steady on your feet again.

What Do Vertigo & Dizziness Feel Like?

Symptoms can vary, but often include:

• A spinning or swaying sensation
• Feeling unsteady when standing or walking
• Light-headedness or faintness
• Nausea and vomiting
• Blurred vision, especially with head movement
• Fatigue and difficulty concentrating

Some people experience sudden episodes, while others feel ongoing imbalance that affects daily life.

Medication may dull the symptoms, but side effects — like drowsiness — often make everyday functioning even harder. Chiropractic care can help naturally and safely.

Common Causes of Vertigo & Dizziness

Many balance issues are related to problems in the inner ear or cervical spine (neck). Identifying the cause is essential for proper treatment.

BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo)

One of the most common forms of vertigo. Tiny calcium crystals in the inner ear move out of place and interfere with balance signals. Symptoms are often triggered by:

• Rolling over in bed
• Looking up or down
• Sudden head movements

BPPV can cause sudden, intense vertigo — and is a major cause of falls in older adults. Chiropractic techniques such as canalith repositioning can help restore proper inner ear function.

Meniere’s Disease

A long-term inner ear condition involving fluid imbalance. It may cause:

• Vertigo episodes lasting 30 minutes to 24 hours
• Hearing loss that comes and goes
• Ringing in the ear (tinnitus)
• A feeling of pressure or fullness in the ear

Early management is important to protect hearing and balance. Chiropractic can support vestibular rehabilitation and nervous system function.

Vestibular Migraine

Affects around 1 in 10 migraine sufferers.
Symptoms can include:

• Vertigo lasting minutes to days
• Motion sensitivity
• Migraine headache (but not always present)

Chiropractic treatment can help reduce the frequency, intensity, and duration of these episodes.

How Chiropractic Treatment Helps Vertigo, Dizziness & BPPV

As a chiropractor, my focus is on improving communication between the spine, nervous system and vestibular system. Treatment may include:

• Gentle cervical spine adjustments
• Vestibular rehabilitation exercises
• Canalith repositioning manoeuvres for BPPV
• Postural correction and movement retraining
• Soft tissue techniques for neck function
• Education on triggers and prevention strategies

This approach aims to restore balance, reduce dizziness, and improve your confidence moving through the world.

Why Choose Me?

I’m Dr Gus Gunther, and I’ve spent over 30 years helping patients overcome vertigo, dizziness and BPPV. My approach is holistic — I look beyond symptoms to determine whether your condition is driven by:

• A peripheral issue (inner ear / sensory input)
• A central issue (brain interpretation of balance information)
• A cervical spine dysfunction (neck alignment affecting nerve pathways)

I take the time to fully assess what’s causing your symptoms so we can target treatment effectively. Most patients leave their first visit with a clear understanding of what’s happening — and a plan to improve it.

Take the First Step Toward Feeling Steady Again

You don’t have to live with dizziness. Call (02) 9868 2509 or send an enquiry to book your appointment today.
Let’s work together so you can feel balanced, confident and safe again.

FAQ: Chiropractic Treatment for Vertigo, Dizziness & BPPV

Can chiropractic help with vertigo?

Yes. Chiropractic care can help many forms of vertigo, especially when related to neck dysfunction or inner ear imbalance such as BPPV.

Is chiropractic treatment safe for dizziness?

Absolutely. Treatment is gentle, non-invasive, and tailored to your comfort and condition.

How many treatments will I need?

Every patient is different. Some people notice improvement within a few visits, while more complex cases may require a longer plan.

What is the best treatment for BPPV?

BPPV often responds well to repositioning manoeuvres that help return inner ear crystals to the correct location — something I regularly assist patients with.

Do I need imaging or medical tests first?

Not usually. I’ll perform a thorough assessment to determine the cause. If additional medical evaluation is needed, I will guide you through that process.

What if my dizziness comes from a neck injury?

Cervicogenic dizziness (arising from the neck) often responds very well to chiropractic treatment, as we restore proper movement and nerve function.