Vestibular Rehab is a type of therapy that uses exercises and hands-on treatments to help get your body’s balance centers working better.
Balance is the ability of your body to stay upright, feel steady and stay in a state of equilibrium. We rely on multiple systems in our body to tell us if we are balanced. These systems include our inner ear (vestibular system), our vision (ocular system), and our sensation/feeling (somatosensory system).
Many people report that they just don’t feel right. Some of the most common complaints are:
People notice these symptoms typically when turning their head, when their neck gets too tight, when they are in certain positions, when there is too much movement going on around them, or when they are just walking around. For many people, they will avoid moving certain ways, or they may even avoid participating in certain activities.
Many people who are dizzy or have symptoms of being out of balance, especially when they’re moving around, will benefit from this treatment. Also, people who have been diagnosed with Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (or BPPV – a spinning sensation when getting in and out of bed or rolling over in bed that lasts less than a minute at a time) and their symptoms have not been treated.
Note: It is always important to have a check-up with your doctor first to rule out medical reasons for dizziness.
After having vestibular therapy, many people report that they are less dizzy, fall less, feel more able to perform their daily activities, or even report that they no longer have any symptoms of being off-balance.
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To learn more about how you may benefit from Vestibular Rehab, please contact us or request an appointment.
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