Vestibular Therapy & Dizziness 101
Have you ever felt dizzy or imbalanced? It’s a common experience for many people throughout their lives. Dizziness can make you feel lightheaded or faint, and in more severe cases, it can even make it feel like the room is spinning or make you feel unsteady on your feet. Other symptoms can include:
- Brain fog
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Wooziness
- Blurred vision
Experience symptoms like dizziness or faintness may not appear serious at first glance. However, they can have a significant impact on your daily life. Something as simple as feeling dizzy could lead to a fall and increase your chances of getting seriously hurt. That’s where vestibular therapy comes in. It’s the perfect solution for those experiencing these symptoms.
While some people with brief and occasional dizziness episodes may not know why they experience these symptoms, others who have longer and more frequent bouts may have one or more underlying conditions causing the problem. Here are some potential causes to consider:
- Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
- Low blood pressure
- Dehydration
- Inner ear infections
- Exhaustion
- Heart disease
What is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo?
Experiencing imbalances and dizziness? You may be dealing with BPPV, a common condition that affects the vestibular organ in your ear. This organ, responsible for your balance and eye control, holds key crystals that keep you steady and clearheaded. However, when inflammation, infection, or dislodgment of these crystals occurs, it can lead to the symptoms you are currently experiencing.
How vestibular therapy can help
Physical rehabilitation at Tulsa Spine and Rehab goes beyond injury recovery. Our team of expert physical therapists can help you recover strength after a workplace or automobile accident. But we don’t stop there. We also assist with issues like dizziness and imbalances caused by BPPV.
To pinpoint the cause of your vertigo, your physical therapist will conduct several tests. If BPPV is determined to be the cause, they might prescribe vestibular therapy to help. Our vestibular therapy program is intensive and focuses on treating the whole person and the root of the problem, not just the symptoms.Our all-natural approach to treatment for BPPV involves changing the location of the crystals in your inner ear through careful and gentle repositioning. Depending on the severity of your issue, therapy for your vestibular condition can show marked improvement in just one visit. Of course, if your dizziness doesn’t subside, our physical therapists are happy to assist as often as necessary to get you back to total health.
Don’t endure imbalance and dizziness alone- we’re here to help. Reach out to us by phone or use our simple online scheduling tool to start your journey towards wellness.
