Vertigo Care in Okotoks

Name: Complete Health Chiropractic & Massage
Address: 105 Southbank Blvd #201, Okotoks, AB, T1S 0G1, CA
Telephone: (403) 995-4640
Price range: $$

A sudden spinning sensation can disrupt your balance and make everyday routines feel far less predictable. Whether symptoms happen when you roll over in bed, look up, or seem to come on unexpectedly, vertigo can interfere with work, driving, and everyday activities. At Complete Health Chiropractic & Massage, Dr. Chris Yavis and the team take the time to identify what may be causing your symptoms before recommending a personalized treatment plan.

What Is Vertigo?

Vertigo isn’t a condition on its own. It’s a symptom that creates the sensation that you or your surroundings are moving when they aren’t. In many cases, vertigo is linked to the inner ear, where changes in tiny crystals or fluid can disrupt the body’s balance system. In other cases, the neck or other health conditions may play a role.

Because vertigo can have several possible causes, identifying the source is an important first step in determining the most appropriate care.

Common Causes of Vertigo

Vertigo can develop for several different reasons, and understanding the underlying cause helps guide treatment.

Common causes include:

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) caused by displaced inner ear crystals
Neck dysfunction affecting communication between the neck and balance system
Inner ear inflammation or infection
Migraine-associated dizziness
Previous head or neck injuries
Certain medications or changes in blood pressure

Recognizing the Symptoms

Vertigo often causes a sudden spinning sensation that may be triggered by turning over in bed, looking up, bending down, or changing positions. Episodes may last only seconds or continue for several minutes.

Many people also experience nausea, unsteadiness, difficulty focusing their eyes, or the sensation that the room is moving around them. Some continue to feel slightly off balance between episodes, making everyday movements less predictable.

If dizziness is accompanied by slurred speech, sudden vision changes, severe headache, or weakness on one side of the body, seek emergency medical attention immediately.

How We Treat Vertigo

Every patient experiences vertigo differently, so treatment begins with a thorough assessment. One of our providers will discuss your symptoms, medical history, and perform movement-based testing to help determine whether your vertigo is related to the inner ear, the neck, or another possible cause.

Depending on the findings, your treatment plan may include chiropractic care and/or physiotherapy to perform specific repositioning manoeuvres for BPPV, massage therapy, acupuncture, or rehabilitation exercises. You’ll also receive practical guidance on managing symptoms between visits and strategies that may help reduce future episodes.

Why Choose Our Practice

Our care focuses on understanding why your symptoms are happening, not simply responding to individual episodes. By identifying the factors linked to your dizziness, the team can develop a personalized treatment plan that reflects your needs, lifestyle, and goals.

The clinic’s integrated approach combines chiropractic care with massage therapy, physiotherapy, acupuncture, and rehabilitation when appropriate. Whether your goal is to return to work, drive with greater confidence, or simply move through your day without worrying about the next episode, treatment is tailored to help you regain comfortable, confident movement.

Finding Steadier Ground

Vertigo can interfere with routines you once handled without a second thought. At Complete Health Chiropractic & Massage, care begins with a thorough assessment to determine the most appropriate next steps. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.