The Balance Connection: Why Dizziness Isn’t Just in Your Head

Dizziness, vertigo, and balance issues are far more common than most people realize. Many adults will experience at least one episode of dizziness or unsteadiness in their lifetime, and for some, these symptoms become recurring or chronic. At New Directions in Health, we hear questions about balance concerns almost every day; questions like “Why do I feel off even when tests are normal?”, “Is this coming from my ears or my neck?”, and “Can chiropractic actually help with dizziness?”

Because these questions come up so often, we felt it was important to create space to answer them clearly, calmly, and in a way that actually makes sense.

That’s why we’re pleased to invite our community to a special in-clinic educational talk:

Saturday, February 28, 2026
10:00 AM
New Directions in Health – Vaughan, Ontario

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!!  For more information: 905-737-0810 or newdirectionsinhealth44@gmail.com

This informative talk, The Balance Connection: Why Dizziness Isn’t Just in Your Head, will be presented by Dr. Michael Friedman, DC, and is designed to help you better understand why balance problems happen—and what can be done to support them.

Why We’re Hosting This Talk

Dizziness and balance problems can be unsettling, frustrating, and sometimes even frightening. For many people, symptoms interfere with daily activities like walking, driving, exercising, or even shopping in busy environments. Others begin to avoid movement altogether because they don’t trust their balance.

What we often see in practice is that people are given partial explanations or conflicting information. Some are told the issue is “just their inner ear,” while others are reassured that everything looks normal and there’s nothing to worry about—yet the symptoms persist.

At New Directions in Health, we believe education is an essential part of care. When people understand why something is happening in their body, it reduces fear, builds confidence, and opens the door to meaningful change. This talk is part of our commitment to providing a genuine community service, offering clear, evidence-informed information in a relaxed and supportive setting.

Understanding Balance Is More Complex Than You Think

Most people think balance is controlled by the inner ear alone. In reality, balance is a function of the nervous system, and it depends on constant communication between multiple systems in the body.

Your brain relies on three primary sources of information to keep you upright and stable:

• Your eyes, which provide visual reference points

• Your vestibular system (inner ear), which senses head movement and position

• Your spine, muscles, and joints, which send information about posture and body position

When these systems are working well together, balance feels effortless. When there is a mismatch or disruption in communication, symptoms such as dizziness, vertigo, unsteadiness, or motion sensitivity can appear.

This is why balance issues are often not caused by a single structure or injury, and why a more integrated, whole-person approach is needed.

Why So Many People Are Looking for Answers

Balance-related concerns are increasingly common, especially as people spend more time sitting, using screens, and dealing with chronic stress. Poor posture, reduced spinal mobility, past injuries, and nervous system overload can all influence how balance information is processed by the brain.

We also see many patients who have already tried multiple approaches but still feel stuck. They may have had scans, tests, or medications, yet continue to experience symptoms that limit their quality of life.

These experiences naturally lead to questions—and often frustration. Hosting this talk allows us to answer those questions in a way that is approachable, practical, and grounded in current understanding of how the brain and body interact.

How Chiropractic Fits Into Balance Care

Chiropractic care is often associated with back or neck pain, but its role in supporting the nervous system is sometimes overlooked. The spine—particularly the neck—contains a high concentration of sensory receptors that provide the brain with important information about head position, posture, and movement.

When spinal motion is restricted or posture is altered, the quality of information reaching the brain can change. Over time, this can influence how balance strategies are organized and maintained.

Modern chiropractic approaches, including those informed by neuroplasticity and vestibular principles, focus on improving the quality of input to the nervous system rather than simply chasing symptoms. This talk will explain how that perspective applies specifically to balance and dizziness concerns.

What You’ll Learn at the Talk

While this is not a treatment session, attendees can expect to gain a clearer understanding of how balance works and why symptoms may persist even when imaging or tests appear normal.

The lecture will include:

• A simple explanation of how the eyes, inner ear, and spine work together

• Why balance symptoms can develop gradually or suddenly

• How the nervous system adapts—and sometimes becomes overprotective

• How movement, posture, and sensory input influence stability

• How chiropractic care may support balance as part of a broader, individualized approach

The goal is not to overwhelm with detail, but to provide clarity and reassurance.

A Relaxed, Patient-Friendly Environment

This talk is designed for the general public. There will be no medical jargon, no pressure, and no expectation that attendees already understand anatomy or neuroscience. Dr. Friedman will use everyday language, relatable examples, and simple demonstrations to help concepts land in a meaningful way.

There will also be time for questions, allowing attendees to connect the information to their own experiences.

Event Details at a Glance

The Balance Connection: Why Dizziness Isn’t Just in Your Head
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: New Directions in Health, Vaughan, Ontario
Presenter: Dr. Michael Friedman, DC

Call 905-737-0810 for more information

If you or someone you care about has experienced dizziness, vertigo, or balance challenges—or if you simply want to better understand how the nervous system supports stability—we invite you to join us.

At New Directions in Health, we believe that informed patients make empowered decisions. This talk is one more way we’re proud to support the health, confidence, and well-being of our Vaughan community.