Physical Therapy Treatment for Vertigo

Vertigo is a disorienting and unsettling sensation that can strike out of nowhere. The spinning, dizzying feeling can vary in intensity and duration, but one thing remains constant for sufferers: its disruptive impact on everyday life. Vertigo itself is not a diagnosable condition. Rather, it is a symptom that could point to any number of […]

What is backward disequilibrium and what can you do about it?

Backward disequilibrium (BD) is a disorder involving posture, in which a person (who is most often an older adult) experiences distorted perception. It affects their balance, vision and vertical posture. This disorder can make moving to perform everyday tasks very difficult. It can also significantly increase the risk of falls. What are some things that […]

5 exercises to try if you’re managing pain in your tailbone

Tailbone pain is often caused by sitting in one position for too long or making repetitive movements. It can have other causes too, like an injury or a medical condition. Some people experience tailbone pain during pregnancy or when they start developing arthritis. In most cases, stretching out the surrounding tissue and creating some healthy […]

What factors can affect how long an episode of vertigo may last?

Feeling disoriented and dizzy can be scary, but it often wears off after a few seconds for many people. However, if people have a disorder, injury or infection that affects their inner ear, they might have a recurring spinning sensation, similar to dizziness, known as vertigo. Vertigo is a type of dizziness that can make […]

Vertigo treatment: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) maneuvering

Vertigo essentially refers to feeling like you, or your surroundings, are spinning. It’s often described as dizziness, but it’s a specific type of dizziness that can also cause nausea and difficulty walking. While vertigo itself isn’t a medical condition, there’s a type of inner ear disorder that has vertigo as its prevalent symptom. It’s called […]

3 physical therapist-approved exercises you should try for your vertigo

Vertigo isn’t a medical condition, but rather a sensation that’s often a symptom of inner ear disorders, infections or brain injuries. It refers to feeling like you’re spinning, or like your surroundings are spinning. If this sensation isn’t addressed, it can have an impact on your overall quality of life. Physical therapists use exercises to […]

How Physical Therapy Helps Vertigo

Have you or a loved one ever been caught in the middle of a normal day with a sudden bout of dizziness, nausea, or loss of balance? It’s a disturbing symptom to experience but is not something you need to live in fear of happening again. These symptoms could indicate that you experience vertigo, and […]

What are some of the possible causes of vertigo?

Feeling dizzy and off balance? You might be experiencing vertigo. If you have vertigo, it’s important to seek effective treatment services to restore your sense of balance. Vertigo is usually described as a sudden spinning sensation. You may feel like you are whirling in circles even while sitting or standing still. This sensation can be […]

Need to know how to overcome vertigo while driving? A physical therapist can help

Vertigo is a symptom that makes it seem as if the environment around you is moving or spinning. This phenomenon often results in dizziness, feelings of sickness and a loss of balance. Most often people experience vertigo when they move their head suddenly or when they bend over. But vertigo can happen almost anywhere. Many […]

3 reasons why post-COVID-19 vestibular treatment may be necessary for you

Even in a post-COVID-19 world, people can still experience lingering COVID-19 symptoms months after their initial infection. Research shows that up to one-third of infected people experience symptoms months later. Some of those symptoms include neurological and vestibular problems, like a loss of balance and dizziness. In fact, dizziness is said to be the most […]

3 common PPPD symptoms and how PT can help you manage them

Persistent postural perceptual dizziness (PPPD) is a condition where a patient experiences several instances of dizziness, vertigo or balance difficulties. It occurs after an initial event or condition that caused the individual to first feel dizziness, vertigo, or balance problems. Some of these initial events can include a stroke, a migraine, a concussion and a […]

Why would people be looking for vestibular therapy near them?

We rely on our balance every day to get us where we’re going. Most of us can walk around without thinking about it, and we take our balance for granted. But when our balance is impaired, it can be seriously debilitating. If you suffer from a loss of balance, a vestibular disorder may be the […]