Physical Therapy is Ideal for Dizziness and Vertigo
Get Relief from Dizziness and Vertigo with Physical Therapy Treatments
Dizziness is common and can have many causes. Vertigo, however, is a little different. While dizziness is typically synonymous with “lightheadedness,” which creates the illusion of being unsteady, vertigo is typically a response to a physiological factor that is causing a literal imbalance in your body.
We’ve all had the sensation of being dizzy – as if you can’t focus, can’t see straight, can’t stand upright without swaying or falling. You may even experience “tunnel vision,” where your peripheral vision goes dark for a few seconds.
Those experiencing vertigo have reported feeling as if they are “rocking” or “spinning,” even when they are sitting still. If you are in Glenn Dale, Clinton or Laurel, MD living with dizziness or vertigo, don’t hesitate to contact Evidence PT today.
Why am I so dizzy?
A few of the many factors that can lead to dizziness include lack of sleep, poor nutrition, overexertion, or a physical ailment, such as a head cold or the flu.
Dizziness can also occur from something as simple as standing up too quickly after an extended period of rest. Some accompanying symptoms to dizziness may include:
- Lightheadedness or heavy-headedness
- Momentarily impaired vision (i.e. tunnel vision)
- Feeling woozy or faint
- Loss of balance
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Am I experiencing vertigo?
Vertigo is most commonly caused by an imbalance in the inner ear, also known as the “vestibular system.” Your vestibular system helps you maintain your balance and center of gravity by sending messages to your brain regarding your movement. When this is impaired, the necessary messages become blocked from your brain, and your movement becomes affected.
You may feel as if the world is spinning around you, you can’t focus your vision for prolonged periods of time, or you can’t stand/move properly without feeling like you are going to topple over. Some common causes of vertigo include:
Meniere’s disease
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
Migraines
Stroke
Vestibular neuritis
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you may be living with vertigo:
- Double vision
- Nausea or vomiting
- Inability to focus or remain alert
- Difficulty seeing or speaking
- Arm or leg weakness
- Abnormal eye movements
- Sweating
How will physical therapy in Glenn Dale, Clinton or Laurel, MD help my dizziness and vertigo?
Both dizziness and vertigo can hinder your daily life, limiting your ability to perform even the simplest of tasks. Luckily, no matter what the cause may be, physical therapy for dizziness and vertigo can help. Evidence PT in Glenn Dale, Clinton and Laurel, MD is very successful at diagnosing and treating both dizziness and vertigo with vestibular rehabilitation.
Vestibular rehabilitation
includes treatments such as the Epley maneuver and Cawthorne head exercises. The Epley maneuver allows for canalith repositioning, in order to move the broken calcium crystals in patients experiencing BPPV. Cawthorne head exercises focus on decreasing nerve sensitivity and reducing the effects of vertigo.
Get back on your feet today
In Glenn Dale, Clinton and Laurel, MD, recovery from vertigo is only offered in select practices, Evidence Physical Therapy being one of them. Our advanced methods and diagnostic tools have earned us a reputation as being one of the most successful Glenn Dale, Clinton and Laurel, MD physical therapy practices for treating dizziness and vertigo.
If you are experiencing either of these conditions, contact us today at our Glenn Dale, Clinton or Laurel, MD physical therapy clinic to schedule an appointment today. We will help you get back on your feet as quickly as possible.
Your Next Steps…
- Request An Appointment
- Receive A Custom Treatment Plan
- Work Hard and Progress In Your Recovery
- Recover & Enjoy Life Pain-Free!
