Dizzy spells and spinning sensations can feel unsettling and scary – but if you’re experiencing vertigo, you are not alone.
Dizziness and vertigo are more common than you may think, and at GRH, we’re here to help. Our physical therapy team treats vertigo – check out the five things our physical therapists want you to know about vertigo.
1. (BPPV) Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo is the number 1 cause of Vertigo
With BPPV, small crystals from one part of the inner ear move into the wrong area, causing the dizzying sensation.
2. BPPV symptoms generally last less than one minute following position change
BPPV can cause a spinning sensation sometimes accompanied by nausea and/or balance impairment. Symptoms of BPPV can occur with position changes, such as rolling over in bed, getting in and out of bed, bending over and returning upright, and tipping the head back.
3. Dizziness is one of the most common reasons that older adults seek medical attention
Left untreated, dizziness can affect your balance and leave you at risk of serious injury from falling. Often, dizziness is caused by a problem with the vestibular system, which includes parts of the inner ear and brain that help control balance and eye movement.
4. Some causes and problems with dizziness can be treated with physical therapy
Treatment includes the canalith repositioning manuever, which involves a series of head movements that help move the crystals back to the correct place in the inner ear. Canalith repositioning manuevers can be performed by trained physical therapists, including our team at GRH.
5. There is a high success rate for treatment of vertigo and dizziness through physical therapy
For approximately 80 percent of people treated, symptoms are gone after one or two therapy sessions.
Are you suffering from vertigo?
A referral is required to be seen by our physical therapists for vertigo. To talk with your provider about a referal, make an appointment by calling us at 320-864-3121. Learn more about our physical therapy team.
