Jacksonville Upper Cervical Chiropractor Shares 5 Essential Oils That Can Help Relieve Vertigo

If you’ve ever experienced vertigo, you know how unsettling it can be. The spinning sensation, nausea, and imbalance can make even simple daily tasks a challenge. While there are many causes of vertigo, finding natural ways to ease symptoms is something many patients are looking for.

Essential oils are one option worth exploring. They’re a natural, drug-free way to help manage certain vertigo symptoms—and when combined with the right chiropractic care, they can be even more effective.

Here are five essential oils to consider adding to your wellness routine if you’re dealing with vertigo.

1. Thyme

Thyme isn’t just a flavorful herb—it has impressive medicinal properties. Some research has shown thyme can be more effective than ibuprofen for certain types of pain relief. For vertigo sufferers, thyme’s anti-inflammatory and soothing effects may help calm symptoms.

2. Peppermint

Peppermint oil is well-known for helping with blood flow. Since reduced circulation can contribute to both central and peripheral vertigo, improving blood flow may help reduce the frequency and severity of episodes.

3. Lemon

Vertigo often brings nausea and vomiting along with dizziness. Lemon essential oil can be diffused into the air to help ease nausea and create a refreshing, calming environment—especially during an attack.

4. Lavender

If stress or anxiety tends to trigger your vertigo, lavender may be particularly helpful. Its calming scent promotes relaxation, which may reduce the likelihood of a stress-related episode.

5. Ginger

Whether taken as a tea or inhaled as essential oil vapors, ginger has long been known to help with nausea. It can also support digestion and calm the stomach, making it a good companion when vertigo symptoms strike.

Something Even More Effective Than Essential Oils

While essential oils can offer comfort, they may not address the root cause of vertigo. In many cases, vertigo is linked to a misalignment in the upper cervical spine—the top two bones in the neck.

Upper cervical chiropractic care focuses on gently correcting these misalignments. In one notable study, 60 vertigo patients received upper cervical adjustments. Of those:

• 48 experienced a complete end to their vertigo

• The other 12 saw fewer and less severe episodes

Interestingly, every patient in the study had an upper cervical misalignment, and most had a history of head or neck trauma.

How Dr. O Helps Vertigo Patients in Jacksonville and Mandarin

At San Jose Chiropractic, Dr. Thuraia Owais uses precise, gentle upper cervical adjustments to restore proper alignment and nerve function. This can improve balance, reduce dizziness, and help prevent future vertigo episodes.

If vertigo is interfering with your life, we can help you find relief without relying on medication.

Call our Jacksonville office at 904-683-4476 or request an appointment online today.