Vertigo is the false sensation that you or your surroundings are spinning or moving when everything is actually still.

This disorienting feeling can range from mild to severe and often makes simple daily activities like walking, driving, or even turning your head feel overwhelming.

Unlike general dizziness, vertigo has specific causes — and targeted treatment can bring fast, lasting relief.

Vertigo

Vertigo and dizziness can be disorienting and deeply disruptive to your daily life. At Stryde Health Centre, our experienced team works together to help you regain balance and confidence quickly.

We provide thorough assessments and personalized treatment that may include:

  • Vestibular physiotherapy (Epley maneuver, balance retraining, and gaze stabilization exercises)
  • Chiropractic care for neck-related dizziness and spinal alignment
  • Registered Massage Therapy to reduce muscle tension in the neck and shoulders

Our collaborative approach addresses the root cause of your vertigo or dizziness — so you can feel steady, grounded, and back to enjoying life with greater ease.

Causes of Vertigo

 

  • Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) — Displaced calcium crystals in the inner ear (most common cause).
  • Vestibular Neuritis / Labyrinthitis — Inflammation of the inner ear nerves, often after a viral infection.
  • Meniere’s Disease — Inner ear disorder causing vertigo, hearing loss, and tinnitus.
  • Vestibular Migraine — Migraine variant that includes prominent vertigo symptoms.
  • Cervicogenic Dizziness — Dizziness originating from neck problems or injuries.
  • Medication Side Effects — Vertigo triggered by certain prescription drugs.
  • Head Trauma — Concussions or injuries from motor vehicle accidents (ICBC) or workplace incidents (WorkSafeBC).
  • Acoustic Neuroma — Benign tumor affecting the vestibular nerve.
  • Stroke or TIA — Disruption of blood flow to balance centres in the brain.
  • Multiple Sclerosis — Affects central nervous system pathways involved in balance.
  • Superior Canal Dehiscence — Thinning or defect in the bone covering the inner ear canal.

 

 

Symptoms of Vertigo

 

  • Spinning sensation — Feeling that you or your surroundings are rotating.
  • Balance problems — Difficulty standing or walking steadily.
  • Nausea and vomiting — Often accompanies intense vertigo episodes.
  • Motion sensitivity — Symptoms worsen with head movements.
  • Nystagmus — Involuntary, rhythmic eye movements.
  • Hearing changes — Ringing, fullness, or hearing loss in the ears.
  • Headache — Common with vestibular migraines or neck-related dizziness.
  • Lightheadedness — Feeling faint or unsteady.
  • Sweating — Cold sweats during episodes.
  • Difficulty concentrating — Trouble focusing during or after vertigo.
  • Triggered episodes — Symptoms brought on by specific positions or movements.