Patient Education Library
Answers to the specific questions patients ask most, written by Dr. Orris and reviewed for accuracy — not generic health-blog filler.
Vertigo & Dizziness
Why Chronic Dizziness Is Missed
Cervicogenic dizziness has no definitive test, so it is often missed. Learn why standard workups can come back normal and what to ask next.
Headaches & Migraines
Why Standard Headache and Migraine Care Sometimes Misses the Neck
Two published studies looked at upper cervical correction for headaches and migraines. Here is honestly what they found, including where the evidence is weak.
POTS
POTS and the Upper Cervical Spine: What the Evidence Shows
POTS causes a rapid heart rate on standing with no single known cause. Here is what current evidence says about a possible upper cervical connection.
Vertigo & Dizziness
Cervicogenic Dizziness vs. BPPV: How to Tell the Difference
BPPV causes brief spinning vertigo from inner-ear crystals; cervicogenic dizziness comes from the neck and has no single test. Here is how to tell them apart.