Dizziness affects 25% of people at some point...
Dizziness affects 25% of people at some point, with a study on Pubmed suggesting its 15% at a given time, with older adults having the highest impact at 30%, generally more women than men affected. That is a lot of people.
A study for CGH (Singapore) indicated more than HALF of the patients who attended their hospital for dizziness left without a diagnosis. Whats the missing link?
Around 60% of the patients we see every day suffer from giddiness, dizziness, vertigo or other balance related problems. Commonly they have an undiscovered issue in their neck, irritating nerves, causing problems for their proprioceptive and vestibular systems, resulting in dizziness.
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From my experience, dizziness can be a frustrating condition that severely impacts daily life, especially when traditional medical tests fail to find a cause. Many people don’t realize that problems in the neck—such as irritation of nerves affecting proprioceptive and vestibular systems—can trigger dizziness or vertigo. This connection is often overlooked because dizziness is multifactorial and complex. In practice, I’ve seen countless patients who suffered persistent giddiness and balance issues, yet left hospitals without a clear diagnosis. This aligns with studies like the one from CGH Singapore, which found that over half of dizziness patients received no conclusive diagnosis. The missing link is often an undetected upper cervical spine problem disrupting the body’s ability to maintain balance. Chiropractic care focusing on upper cervical adjustments can relieve nerve irritation and improve communication between the brain and sensory systems responsible for equilibrium. Many patients report significant symptom reduction and improved quality of life after targeted treatment. If you’re experiencing dizziness, it’s worth considering whether neck issues might be contributing. Early evaluation by a specialist familiar with vestibular and proprioceptive function can make a difference. Addressing these root causes, not just the symptoms, may offer lasting relief and help prevent future episodes.