Vertigo Townsville

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What Is Vertigo?

Vertigo is a false sensation of spinning or movement, often triggered by changes in head position, and it can have several different underlying causes ranging from inner ear issues to neck-related dysfunction. If you are wondering whether a chiropractor can help with vertigo, Mark O'Brien Chiropractic assesses whether neck joint restriction or muscle tension is contributing to your symptoms, and where the cause appears to be inner ear related or otherwise outside our scope, we refer Townsville patients to the appropriate specialist rather than continuing care that will not help.

Common Symptoms of Vertigo

Vertigo presents differently depending on its cause, and Mark O'Brien Chiropractic takes a careful history of these symptoms before assessing Townsville patients.

  • A spinning or off-balance sensation, often triggered by head movement
  • Nausea accompanying episodes of dizziness
  • Unsteadiness or difficulty with balance
  • Neck stiffness alongside dizziness
  • Episodes triggered by looking up, rolling over in bed or turning the head quickly

If your dizziness is closely linked to neck movement or position, Mark O'Brien Chiropractic can assess whether a musculoskeletal component is contributing.

What Causes Vertigo?

Vertigo has a wide range of possible causes, and Mark O'Brien Chiropractic carefully considers each before recommending any Townsville management plan.

  • Cervicogenic causes, where neck joint or muscle dysfunction contributes to dizziness
  • Inner ear conditions such as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
  • Prior whiplash or neck injury affecting joint position sense
  • Prolonged poor posture affecting neck proprioception
  • Other medical causes that require referral for further investigation

Because vertigo can stem from causes outside the neck, Mark O'Brien Chiropractic always assesses carefully before attributing symptoms to a musculoskeletal cause.

Man holding his ear and grimacing, with a red glow indicating ear pain

What to Expect at Your First Visit

Mark O'Brien Chiropractic takes a detailed history of your dizziness, including triggers, duration and any related ear or neurological symptoms, then assesses neck mobility, joint position sense and muscle tension. These findings help Mark develop a care plan tailored to your individual presentation and needs.


If dizziness or vertigo is affecting your balance, Mark O'Brien Chiropractic in Townsville can help assess the contributing factors. Book an appointment online or call (07) 4721 1011.