Articles on dizziness and vertigo after neck or head injury, and on benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and the Epley maneuver.
September 30th, 2026 by the Ask Dr. Lehman editorial team
Whiplash is one of the most common injuries after a rear-end car collision, but it can also happen during contact sports, falls or amusement park rides. The sudden back-and-forth movement of the head strains the soft tissues of the neck, and symptoms... Read the full guide »
June 4th, 2008 by James Lehman · Updated September 30th, 2026
What BPPV is, the symptoms of positional vertigo, how the Epley maneuver repositions loose inner-ear crystals, and when dizziness needs urgent medical care. Read more »
May 12th, 2008 by James Lehman
Introduction
It is not unusual for a chiropractic physician to evaluate a patient following a whiplash type injury, blow to head, or a fall, which caused injury to the neck and/or head. These patients frequently complain of headaches, neck pain, and dizziness. It is safest to visit the emergency room immediately following any injury that [...]