Is it your neck?
If several of these sound familiar, your neck may be playing a bigger role in your dizziness
than you’ve been told.
Dizziness or vertigo that starts or worsens when you turn your head, or hold in one position
A rocking, swaying, or "on a boat" feeling that gets worse with neck tension, desk/phone posture, or long drives
Feeling off-balance when your neck feels "stuck" or restricted, with not being able to fully turn to one side
Being in crowded places, walking on unstable surfaces, or driving creates almost immediate dizziness
Dizziness that eases a little when you lie down, support your neck, or gently massage the neck
Dizzy spells that show up together with neck pain, tightness at the base of your skull, or a headache
If you mentally checked a few of these, your pattern is very similar to the patients we see for cervicogenic dizziness and neck-related balance problems.
Why your neck matters
Shared wiring:
The top neck joints (C1-C2) share nerve connections with inner ear and balance centers in the brain, so neck irritation can create feelings like dizziness, vertigo
or a sense of floating.
Position sense:
Tight or irritated neck joints can distort how your brain senses head position in space. When that doesn't match what your eyes and inner ear are saying, you can feel off-balance, swimmy, or like the ground is moving.
Everyday strain:
Screens, driving, poor posture, and past injuries can slowly load the upper neck until symptoms show up as dizziness, unsteadiness, or motion sensitivity. This is often in combination with normal ENT or neurology testing.
A targeted upper neck evaluation let's us see whether this is what's actually happening in your case.​
What we do differently at Keystone
We combine advanced upper cervical imaging, detailed neck movement assessments,
and neuro-visual tests to determine the source of the issues.
Cone Beam CT Imaging
3D imaging of the upper neck to assess joint alignment that standard imaging can miss, relevant when previous imaging comes back "normal," yet dizziness persists.
NeckCare
Measures how accurately and smoothly your neck moves, so we can see whether mechanical issues are creating movement ones, feeding your feelings of dizziness.
RightEye
Eye-tracking that shows how well your eyes and neck are working together. Problems here often line up with dizziness, visual strain issues, and motion sensitivity.
Together, these tests help us move from "maybe it's my neck" to a clear picture of whether the neck is the primary driver of your symptoms.
Real patients, real relief
"Hands down the best experience I've ever had!"
Shannon
dizziness & TMJ patient
Patients come to Keystone after trying multiple providers and “normal” scans.
Our goal is to finally explain why the headaches are there and what can realistically change.
Is the Discovery Call a good fit for you?
Who we help best
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Ongoing dizziness or imbalance
for 3+months, with neck issues or visual symptoms -
Have already tried 2-3 treatment approaches (neurology, ENT, PT, chiropractic, etc.), with limited relief
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Ages 21-63, who want answers and a clear plan
What happens on the call
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History review: covering your symptoms, injuries, and what you've already tried
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Neck pattern check: We'll discuss whether your story matches the upper neck patterns we see most often.
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Next steps: If it sounds like a match, we'll outline what an evaluation looks like (including cost). If not, we'll tell you directly.
This is a genuine consultation, not a sales script. The goal is clarity and a realistic next step, whether that's with Keystone or elsewhere.