How physical therapy can help with dizziness, vertigo

Are you experiencing dizziness or a sensation of spinning? Then you may be suffering from vertigo. With vertigo, even when you are still, you may feel like you are moving or that the room is moving around you. You may also experience nausea, vomiting, sweating and abnormal eye movements.

What causes vertigo? Vertigo is usually caused due to something affecting the inner ear, also known as the vestibular system. Inner ear infections or disorders, migraines, tumors, strokes, head injuries or a hole in the inner ear can all be possible causes of vertigo. If the vertigo is accompanied by double vision, difficulty speaking, a change in alertness, arm or leg weakness, or an inability to walk, you should go to the ER immediately.

How can physical therapy help you with vertigo? Your specific treatment will depend on the cause of your vertigo, but it can include head and neck movements or other exercises to help eliminate your symptoms. Your balance and walking may still be impaired after your vertigo has stopped, and your physical therapist can develop a treatment plan to improve your dizziness and balance.

At Pinnacle Physical Therapy we have experts that specialize in the treatment of vertigo. There is no need to allow vertigo to control your life or prevent you from doing what you love or living your life. Call today to schedule an appointment. Post Falls - (208) 777-4242 or Coeur d'Alene - (208) 665-2000. To see other ways that physical therapy may help you visit our website at www.pinnaclephysicaltherapy.org or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pinnaclept.com.