It is normal to feel dizzy from time to time, particularly if you get up too fast or haven't eaten enough. However, if dizziness is frequent, ongoing or impacting on your life, it may be caused by a vestibular disorder. Vestibular disorders are associated with dysfunction of the balance system and inner ear and these problems can usually be successfully treated by vestibular physiotherapy.
At Sterling Physiotherapy in Hamilton, we are experts at assisting patients with overcoming vertigo, dizziness and balance disorders so that they can resume living with confidence.
Dizziness is often misunderstood as being caused by low blood pressure or exhaustion. However, some of the most frequent reasons for dizziness and balance disorders include:
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV): Inner ear crystals becoming displaced.
Vestibular Neuritis or Labyrinthitis: Inflammation of the inner ear that impairs balance.
Concussion or Head Injury: Trauma can interfere with the vestibular system.
Vestibular Migraine: Dizziness caused by migraine activity.
Age-Related Balance Decline: Age-related changes to the vestibular system.
You might require vestibular physiotherapy if you have:
If these symptoms sound familiar, a vestibular assessment can help uncover the root cause.
Vestibular physiotherapy is a specialized treatment approach that retrains your brain and inner ear to work together again. It may include:
These evidence-based therapies can significantly decrease dizziness and help you feel more confident in everyday activities.
At Sterling Physiotherapy in Hamilton, our registered physiotherapists use prescribed vestibular rehabilitation programs tailored to your distinct symptoms. Here's how we can assist you:
Comprehensive Vestibible Assessment: We determine the specific cause of your dizziness or imbalance.
Personalized Treatment Plan: Personalized exercises and manual therapies that address your condition.
Private Care: Our physiotherapists take you through every step with safety and progress.
Holistic Solution: We also treat underlying causes such as posture, neck tightness, or tension.
Local Hamilton Expertise: Easily accessible to treat patients in Hamilton, Dundas, and the surrounding communities.
Having to live with incessant dizziness can be infuriating and even terrifying - but you don't have to resign yourself to it as a way of life. Vestibular physiotherapy can have you standing tall again, feeling dizzy less often, and enjoying life the way you're meant to.
Schedule a visit with Sterling Physiotherapy in Hamilton today and have our staff assist you in getting your confidence and independence back.
