Is Vertigo Turning Your World Upside Down? Check Out Vestibular Therapy

Vertigo is a medical condition that makes you feel like your head and body are spinning when they are not. Most people who have vertigo have an inner ear problem that directly contributes to the sensation of spinning. Vertigo is also more common in people who have suffered a neurological episode, such as a stroke or brain injury.Vestibular therapy in Woodstown NJ can help.

Other Causes and Symptoms Associated with Vertigo

Below are several other potential causes of vertigo in addition to inner ear problems and neurological episodes.

• The effects of certain medications, especially antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, and drugs used to treat heart disease
• Cardiac conditions, including arrhythmia
• Diabetes
• Long periods of bed rest
• Multiple sclerosis
• Muscle weakness
• Previous ear surgery
• Shingles inside of or near your ears
• Syphilis

Here are other symptoms of vertigo in addition to dizziness:

• Balance problems
• Headaches
• Hearing loss in one or both ears
• Motion sickness
• Nausea and/or vomiting
• Pressure in the ear that causes a sensation of fullness
• Ringing in the ears, known as tinnitus

Maybe you have tried medications or lifestyle changes to ease your vertigo symptoms to no avail. We understand your frustration here at Woodstown Physical Therapy in Woodstown and Mullica Hill, New Jersey.

What to Expect from Our Vestibular Therapy Program

Our customized therapy program focuses on healing your vestibular system. The vestibular system is a network of nerves, muscles, ligaments, and cells in the inner ear responsible for spatial orientation and balance.

After evaluating you and learning more about your medical history, one of our physical therapists creates a treatment plan. You will complete balance training, eye exercises, and other exercises aimed at reducing your vertigo symptoms.

Please schedule a consultation to learn more aboutvestibular therapy in Mullica Hills NJ today.