Condition · Watkinsville & Athens, GA
Vertigo & Dizziness
Dizziness has several possible sources — inner ear, neck, blood pressure and central causes — so screening comes before treatment, and we refer when the cause sits outside our scope.
Some dizziness relates to the neck, where joint and muscle receptors feed the balance system. Positional vertigo from the inner ear behaves differently and has its own specific management. Distinguishing them is the point of the first visit.
Where a neck contribution is identified, care includes manual treatment of the upper cervical region and balance-related exercise. Where the pattern points to the inner ear or something medical, we tell you and direct you to the right provider.
Who this care is usually appropriate for
- Dizziness alongside neck pain or stiffness
- Unsteadiness after a neck injury
- Light-headedness with certain head positions
- Patients wanting a clear explanation of the cause
Important considerations & when not to proceed
- Dizziness with new severe headache, double vision, slurred speech, weakness or fainting is an emergency.
- Hearing loss, ear discharge or ringing with vertigo needs medical or ENT assessment.
This page is general education, not medical advice. If you have a medical emergency, call 911.
What happens at your visit
- 1Detailed symptom and trigger history
- 2Neck, balance and neurological screening
- 3Explanation of the likely source
- 4Care plan or referral
Frequently asked questions
Can neck problems really cause dizziness?
Yes. Cervicogenic dizziness is recognised, and it typically travels with neck pain or stiffness rather than the spinning of positional vertigo.
What if my dizziness is not from my neck?
We will say so and point you to the appropriate provider rather than treating something that will not respond.
Talk to our team
New patients: call the office or send a request and we will confirm your appointment directly.
Our office
Chiropractic Works
1050 Barber Creek Drive
Building 200
Watkinsville, GA 30677
Office hours
We are open Monday – Friday, including some evening hours.
- Monday
- 8:00am – 12:00pm2:30pm – 6:00pm
- Tuesday
- 8:00am – 12:00pm2:30pm – 6:00pm
- Wednesday
- 8:00am – 12:00pm2:30pm – 6:00pm
- Thursday
- 8:00am – 6:00pm
- Friday
- 8:00am – 12:00pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
New Patient, Neurofeedback and Decompression appointment times may vary.
Related pages
Neck Pain
Neck pain is often a combination of joint restriction, muscle tension and sustained posture; care addresses all three rather than only the sore spot.
Learn more →Whiplash
Whiplash is a neck injury from rapid back-and-forth movement, most often in a vehicle collision; early assessment and graded, active care produce better outcomes than rest alone.
Learn more →Headaches & Migraines
Not all headaches are alike; identifying the type — tension, cervicogenic or migraine — determines whether neck-focused care, neurofeedback, lifestyle change or a combination is the right approach.
Learn more →Request an appointment
Ready to get started?
Tell us what is going on and we will help you choose the right first appointment.
New patients: please call the office or send a request — we will confirm your appointment with you directly.