Vertigo can make a simple walk around the Marietta Square feel like crossing a moving deck. We offer vertigo treatment for Marietta, GA residents that begins with finding out which part of the balance system is struggling, then uses exercises to work on it.
Dr. James Wright holds a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life University, right there in Marietta, and went on to earn a diplomate in functional neurology through the American Chiropractic Neurology Board. He also trained under Dr. Marc Ellis in soft tissue and brain rehabilitation. He will tell you when your story belongs with a neurologist or an ENT.
What we add to your dizziness workup is time and detail. Balance comes from the inner ear, the eyes, and position sensors in the neck and body, and the brain has to blend them. We test eye movements, steadiness, and coordination to see which input is lagging, then look at the neck, since the Vestibular Disorders Association describes neck-related dizziness as a diagnosis of exclusion that comes after other causes are ruled out. Our page on vertigo and balance care lays out those causes in plain language.
Afterward, you keep a plan you can practice at home, and we review it with you as things change. Care here is private-pay and one-on-one, and the first conversation is complimentary, so you can ask your questions before committing to anything.
The NIDCD defines vertigo as a spinning sensation and lists medications, inner-ear problems, head injury, and low blood pressure on standing among the common causes of balance trouble. Because so many things can be behind dizziness, our work starts with sorting, not guessing. A visit for vertigo can include the following:
A complimentary first consultation about your dizziness, when it happens, and what triggers it
Eye movement testing and observation, since the eyes and inner ears work together
Balance and gait testing, including how steady you are with your eyes closed or on unstable footing
A look at the neck, because neck problems can contribute to dizziness
Review of your medical history and medicines, with a suggestion to see your doctor when something needs a medical look first
Vestibular rehabilitation exercises, such as gaze stability, head movement, and balance work
Education about your pattern, including when a repositioning procedure for BPPV may be the better next step and how we refer for it
A home exercise plan and guidance on what to expect between visits
Anyone who walks the streets around the Square or the trails at Kennesaw Mountain knows how much footing matters. Balance work in vestibular rehabilitation is designed to make that feel less risky, and Cleveland Clinic lists balance and gait training among its core exercises (Cleveland Clinic).
Crowded Square events, store aisles, and scrolling screens can set off dizziness for some people. We look at how your eyes and balance system work together, and exercises can gradually build tolerance to that kind of visual motion. We explain what is realistic once we have seen your testing.
You should not have to wonder whether a flare means something is wrong. We tell you what a normal reaction to the exercises looks like and which symptoms mean call your doctor.
When neck stiffness or an old whiplash contributes to unsteadiness, treating the neck can matter. If it fits, we use chiropractic care or myofascial release alongside balance work.
Marietta is the Cobb County seat, and many people reach us from around the Square, Roswell Road, and the neighborhoods running toward Kennesaw Mountain. South Cobb Drive and Cobb Parkway get you to our Atlanta Road office in Smyrna without a trip onto the interstates, which matters when driving itself feels uncomfortable.
Kennesaw, Powder Springs, Mableton, Vinings, and East Cobb are nearby. For a different location, look at our pages for vertigo care in Smyrna and Atlanta. If dizziness began after a bump to the head, our concussion clinic in Marietta page covers that, and neck-driven symptoms are explained on neck pain treatment in Marietta.
1. Call or book: Tell us about your dizziness. If it is sudden or severe, we point you to emergency care first.
2. Conversation: Dr. Wright asks about timing, triggers, hearing changes, headaches, past injuries, and what you have already tried.
3. Evaluation: Testing of eye movements, balance, coordination, and the neck, to see which part of the balance system may be struggling.
4. Findings: We explain what the testing suggests and whether it makes sense to see your doctor or an ear specialist as well.
5. Exercises: You start a graded set of vestibular and balance exercises, usually practiced at home too.
6. Review: We check progress, adjust exercises, and plan the next step.
Vertigo is the sensation of spinning, per the NIDCD. Dizziness is the umbrella word, covering lightheadedness and unsteadiness too. The two can have different causes, so we ask you to describe exactly what you feel.
It can contribute. The Vestibular Disorders Association calls neck-related dizziness a diagnosis of exclusion, meaning other causes should be ruled out first (VeDA, updated 2020). We examine the neck and refer you back to your doctor if something else needs attention.
Yes, with your permission. We are a complementary option, not a substitute for medical care, and we encourage you to keep your doctor informed.
Bring a list of your medicines, any imaging or hearing tests, and notes on when dizziness happens. Wear comfortable clothes and bring your glasses if you use them.
We are a private-pay practice and do not bill insurance, and the first consultation is complimentary. We discuss pricing before care begins, and you can call the office to ask.
Yes. Sudden weakness, trouble speaking, double vision, or a severe headache with dizziness needs emergency care. Call 911 instead of booking an appointment.
If dizziness has been shrinking your world, call 770-767-3830 or book a complimentary consult. You can also reach us through the contact page.
Next steps
Your symptoms are part of the story, and we'd love to help you understand the rest. Book a consult online, or give us a call and we'll walk you through it. Your initial consultation is complimentary, with no obligation to begin care.
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