Vertigo & Dizziness after a car accident
Vertigo and Dizziness After a Car Accident — Treatment in Hurst.
Post-crash dizziness has multiple possible causes — cervical, vestibular, neurological. Each requires a different approach. We start by figuring out which one you have.
Three common causes of post-accident dizziness
Cervicogenic dizziness. Dysfunction in the upper cervical spine disrupts the proprioceptive input your brain uses for balance. Often co-occurs with neck pain and headache.
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). Calcium crystals in the inner ear get displaced during impact, causing brief episodes of intense spinning when the head changes position. Highly treatable with specific repositioning maneuvers.
Post-concussion vestibular dysfunction. Mild traumatic brain injury can disrupt the vestibular and oculomotor systems, causing dizziness, motion sensitivity, and difficulty with visual tracking.
Symptoms typically include:
- Spinning sensation, especially with head position changes
- Imbalance or unsteadiness
- Nausea triggered by motion
- Difficulty tracking moving objects with your eyes
- Headache or neck pain accompanying dizziness
Why this isn't a "wait and see" symptom
Vertigo affects daily safety — driving, walking, working. It's also one of the more reliable indicators of unresolved concussion, which has its own implications. Identifying the cause early changes both the treatment and the outcome.
How we evaluate it
Your initial visit includes:
- Detailed history of accident and symptom triggers
- Upper cervical exam
- Vestibular screening (Dix-Hallpike, head impulse, smooth pursuit, saccades)
- Oculomotor and balance testing
- Referral to ENT or neurology when warranted
How we treat it
Treatment targets the specific cause:
- Cervicogenic dizziness — upper cervical adjustments, soft-tissue release, postural rehabilitation
- BPPV — specific canalith repositioning maneuvers (Epley, Semont, etc.)
- Vestibular dysfunction — graded vestibular rehabilitation exercises, gaze stabilization training
What recovery typically looks like
Recovery is highly variable. BPPV often resolves in 1–3 sessions. Cervicogenic dizziness typically improves with neck care over 4–8 weeks. Vestibular rehabilitation is longer-term and progress-driven.
PIP coverage
Vertigo & Dizziness treatment is covered by your Texas PIP.
We bill your auto insurer directly. You pay $0 out of pocket.
Don't wait — vertigo & dizziness responds best to early treatment.
Call us to verify your PIP and book your exam this week.