How Physical Therapy Can Help Vertigo

If you have been suffering from dizzy spells or feel unbalanced, there is a good chance your vestibular system is out of whack. This is often a sign of vertigo. There are treatments that can help strengthen your vestibular system. 

Your vestibular system is actually a sub-system of the nervous system that uses sensory information from the surrounding environment in order to maintain body positioning. Located in the inner ear, the vestibular system signals to the brain information about gravity and the environment. The sensitive nature of this area can trigger many illnesses and can bring about periods of dizzy spells but true vertigo.

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and cervicogenic dizziness are two common causes and symptoms of vertigo and can be treated in one to three sessions at Lake Country Physical Therapy. We are unique in that our treatment programs for these conditions can take only 1-3 sessions in order to see results.

In a session with your physical therapist, he or she will actually be able to train your vestibular system so that it can sense environmental conditions more accurately. It also will predominantly train other sensory systems to compensate for a weak vestibular system and help to keep you on your feet. Damage to the vestibular system can be permanent so alternatives must be set in place.

Exercises will include being seated, lying down, standing, and walking  with a focus on utilizing your visual cues in order to gain information from your environment. Eye and neck movements will be used strategically in order to help change the way your nervous system receives sensory signals.

Conducting these exercises with a physical therapist will be not only be the most effective means but also the safest. Vertigo can be a dangerous condition, testing your boundaries without the help of a professional is risky.

A physical therapist will be able to monitor your progress and provide you with a personalized action plan. Every patient is different so there is not just one correct program that’ll cure vertigo. Through mutual hard work and dedication, you will have better footing in no time.

Lake Country Physical Therapy & Sportscare PC offers the very best physical therapy in Ontario County. We treat all your wants and needs with our trusted and experienced Physical Therapists and staff. To begin to feel pain and stress free, start your Physical Therapy journey today and schedule your evaluation by calling (585) 396-1400.