Physical therapy for vertigo and balance related issues utilizes specific movements, stretches, and exercises that will target returning your balance and coordination to a normal state. By using specialized movements, stretches, and exercises for balance and vertigo issues, our physical therapists will be able to assist with restoring alignment, balance, better breathing habits, and enhanced posture awareness..

Why will our physical therapists focus on restoring balance, breathing, and posture?

Restoring Alignment & Muscle Symmetry: With the ever-changing biology of your body you may find that your muscles have shifted, your balance is off, and/or an increase in dizzy spells. Stretches and exercises used with balance and vertigo physical therapy treatments can help you to restore muscle symmetry, balance, as well as the alignment of your spine.

Breathing Exercises: With balance and vertigo physical therapy, focusing on breathing is very important. Utilizing specialized breathing techniques hand in hand with related stretches and exercises assist with speeding up the recovery process.

Posture Awareness: When someone has balance issues or Vertigo, there are certain positions that may make their condition worse. Therefore, it is important to be aware of your posture, as well as the positions that upset your balance the most. Once you are aware of how different postures may affect you, it will be easier to manage and improve upon balance issues.

How Can Balance & Vertigo Exercises Help My Dizziness?

• They can help to stabilize balance related issues
• Promote better alignment
• Allows for mobilization of stiff muscles
• Improvement of posture
• Enhances neuromuscular control
• Assists in relieving dizziness
• Greater muscle strength
• Improved cardiac function
• And even help you breathe easier

If you decide to work with a physical therapist to help correct your balance and/or dizziness issues, your entire treatment plan could consist of around 8-20 different PT sessions that will each last approximately 60-90 minutes. Once you complete your customized physical therapy treatment plan, you will be able to continue to do the prescribed stretches and exercises utilized during your PT sessions yet from the comfort of your own home.

Can you benefit from Physical Therapy for Balance and Vertigo?

This method of treatment can be beneficial for children as well as adults. Anyone who is suffering from the balance issues or frequent dizzy spells that are often associated with Vertigo may benefit from the specially prescribed stretches, movements, and exercises.

Other Treatments for Dizziness, Balance Issues, and Vertigo?

The specially prescribed movements, stretches, and exercises are all excellent nonsurgical treatments for balance related issues and Vertigo. However, depending on the severity of your case, additional medical treatments may be needed. If you have a very severe case of Vertigo, then your primary doctor may recommend surgery to fix the issue.

Should I Consider Physical Therapy for Managing My Balance Issues or Vertigo?

With physical therapy for Vertigo, dizziness, or balance related issues the main goal is to increase balance and reduce dizzy spells. These noninvasive movement, stretches, and exercises have been proven to reduce dizziness, as well as improve balance. If you or someone you care about is suffering from dizziness, balance issues, or Vertigo, then vestibular physical therapy may be a good choice. To learn more about this form of treatment for Vertigo, or to schedule a consultation, feel free to reach out to my team and I today.