Dizziness & Vertigo Care in Norwich
Dizziness or unsteadiness that comes with a stiff, painful neck. At Chiropractor Norwich we assess whether your dizziness is coming from the neck, and we screen carefully so that other causes are sent to the right place. Some types of dizziness need a GP or specialist, and we will always tell you which.
TL;DR
Can a chiropractor help dizziness and vertigo in Norwich? Sometimes, when the dizziness is coming from the neck (called cervicogenic dizziness). Chiropractor Norwich assesses whether your neck is contributing to your dizziness and treats it where it is, using the Zone Technique. Many other types of dizziness, including inner-ear and BPPV, circulation, and neurological causes, need a GP or specialist, and we screen carefully and refer you on when that is the case. The initial assessment is £65 at 84 Colman Road, Norwich, NR4 7EH.
🗓️ Last reviewed March 2026 by Dr Colby, GCC-registered chiropractor (06389)
Understanding Dizziness & VertigoWhy Some Dizziness Comes From the Neck
Dizziness is a broad word that covers several very different problems, from a spinning sensation (vertigo) to lightheadedness and unsteadiness. The causes range from the inner ear, to circulation, to medication, to the neck, and a few need urgent medical attention. This is why a careful assessment matters more here than almost anywhere else.
One type that chiropractic care can help is cervicogenic dizziness, dizziness that arises from the neck. The upper neck is rich in sensors that tell your brain where your head is in space, so when the neck is stiff, painful, or not moving well, that information can become unreliable and leave you feeling unsteady. When dizziness travels with neck pain or stiffness and changes with neck movement, the neck is a likely contributor.
At Chiropractor Norwich, our first job is to work out whether your dizziness is coming from your neck or from something that needs other care. We screen carefully, treat the neck with the Zone Technique where it is the cause, and refer you to your GP or a specialist when it is not.
Types of Dizziness We Assess in Norwich
Cervicogenic (Neck-Related) Dizziness
Dizziness and unsteadiness linked to a stiff or painful neck, often changing with neck position. This is the type chiropractic care is most suited to help.
Inner-Ear Dizziness & BPPV
Conditions such as BPPV and other inner-ear causes are common. These are not treated by adjusting the neck. We screen for them and refer you for the right management.
Circulatory & Medical Causes
Dizziness from blood pressure, circulation, or medication needs medical review. We screen for these patterns and send you to your GP when they are likely.
Causes Needing Urgent Care
A small number of dizziness patterns need urgent medical attention. Part of a careful assessment is recognising these and directing you to the right place quickly.
When the Neck Is the Likely Cause
Stiff Upper Neck
Restriction in the upper neck joints can disturb the position sense the brain relies on, leaving you feeling unsteady.
Neck Pain With Dizziness
When dizziness arrives alongside neck pain or headaches and eases as the neck improves, the neck is a likely contributor.
Dizziness With Neck Movement
Unsteadiness that changes when you turn or hold your head in certain positions can point to a neck-related cause, which the assessment helps clarify.
After Neck Tension or Whiplash
Dizziness that follows a period of neck tension or a whiplash-type injury is a recognised pattern of cervicogenic dizziness.
How We Approach Dizziness at Chiropractor Norwich
Research summarised in systematic reviews suggests that manual therapy to the neck can help reduce cervicogenic dizziness, the type that comes from the neck. Crucially, the evidence applies to that specific type, which is why screening to identify it comes first. The Zone Technique adds a full systems assessment once a neck cause is established.
Our approach is careful and honest. We take a thorough history, screen for the patterns that point away from the neck, and only treat when the neck is the likely source. If your dizziness fits an inner-ear, circulatory, neurological, or other medical cause, we will tell you plainly and refer you to your GP or a specialist rather than treat something outside our scope.
Thorough History and Screening
A careful history of your dizziness and screening to work out whether it is likely coming from the neck or from a cause that needs other care.
Neck and Zone Technique Assessment
If a neck cause is likely, examination of the upper neck and a Zone Technique evaluation of the systems involved.
Gentle Treatment, or Referral
Gentle, appropriate treatment of the neck where it is the cause, or a clear referral to your GP or a specialist where it is not.
Soft Tissue Support
Massage therapy with Chloe for the neck muscles that contribute to neck-related dizziness, where appropriate.
📚 Research on Cervicogenic Dizziness
- Reid et al. (2015). Manual therapy for cervicogenic dizziness: a systematic review. Manual Therapy. View review →
- Lystad et al. (2011). Manual therapy with and without vestibular rehabilitation for cervicogenic dizziness: a systematic review. Chiropractic & Manual Therapies. View review →
- Reid et al. (2014). Comparison of mulligan sustained natural apophyseal glides and maitland mobilizations for treatment of cervicogenic dizziness: a randomized controlled trial. Physical Therapy. View study →
- NICE CKS (2023). Vertigo. View guidance →
Who Assesses Dizziness at Chiropractor Norwich
Dizziness assessment at Chiropractor Norwich is carried out by Dr Colby and Dr Ryan, both Doctors of Chiropractic registered with the General Chiropractic Council. It is part of why Chiropractor Norwich is regarded as one of the best chiropractors in Norwich.
Dizziness & Vertigo FAQs
Can a chiropractor help with dizziness and vertigo in Norwich?
Sometimes, when the dizziness is coming from the neck, known as cervicogenic dizziness. We assess whether the neck is contributing and treat it where it is. Many other types of dizziness need a GP or specialist, and we screen carefully and refer you on when that is the case.
How do I know if my dizziness is coming from my neck?
Neck-related dizziness often travels with neck pain or stiffness and can change with neck position. The assessment is designed to work out how likely a neck cause is, and to identify when something else is more likely.
What about BPPV and inner-ear vertigo?
BPPV and inner-ear causes are common and are not treated by adjusting the neck. We screen for them and refer you for the right management, such as specific repositioning manoeuvres or vestibular care.
How much does a dizziness assessment cost in Norwich?
The initial assessment is £65 and includes a thorough history, screening, neck examination, and Zone Technique evaluation. Follow-up appointments are £42. No hidden fees, no contracts.
Do I need a GP referral?
No. You can book directly online or call 07904 184524. If your dizziness needs medical or specialist care, we will tell you clearly and refer you to the right place. Seek urgent medical help for sudden severe dizziness with symptoms such as slurred speech, weakness, or a severe headache.
What Dizziness Patients in Norwich Say
"My unsteadiness came with a stiff neck and no one had linked the two. Once the neck was assessed and treated, the dizziness settled in a way I had not expected."
"What stood out was how careful they were. They checked thoroughly and were honest that part of it needed my GP, then helped with the neck side of things."
"After months of feeling off balance, the assessment finally made sense of it. The neck treatment helped and I felt safe and properly listened to throughout."
🤝 Our Honest Promise
Dizziness has many causes, and not all of them are ours to treat. We screen carefully, treat the neck where it is the cause, and refer you to your GP or a specialist when it is not. No contracts, no pressure, just honest care.
Conditions Linked to Dizziness
Unsteady and Not Sure Why?
If your dizziness comes with a stiff or painful neck, the neck may be part of the picture. A careful Zone Technique assessment at Chiropractor Norwich works out whether we can help, and points you to the right place if we cannot.