Dizziness can result from a variety of causes, ranging from inner ear issues to neurological conditions. Common causes of dizziness include:

• Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV): A common cause of dizziness, BPPV occurs when small crystals in the inner ear become dislodged and move into a part of the ear where they shouldn’t be. This leads to brief but intense episodes of vertigo (spinning sensation).
• Vestibular Neuritis: An infection or inflammation of the vestibular nerve, which controls balance, can lead to dizziness, nausea, and a loss of balance.
• Meniere’s Disease: This condition is caused by fluid buildup in the inner ear, leading to episodes of vertigo, hearing loss, and tinnitus (ringing in the ears).
• Dehydration or Low Blood Pressure: Both can lead to feelings of dizziness or lightheadedness, especially when standing up quickly.
• Migraine-associated Dizziness: Dizziness can sometimes accompany migraines, and is often referred to as vestibular migraine.
• Cervicogenic Dizziness: This type of dizziness is caused by neck issues, such as poor posture or a previous neck injury, affecting the balance system.
• Anxiety or Stress: Emotional distress and anxiety can also trigger dizziness, often accompanied by a sense of lightheadedness or disorientation.

What are the Symptoms?

Dizziness can present in different ways depending on the underlying cause, and common symptoms may include:

• Vertigo: A spinning sensation or feeling as if the room is moving around you, often triggered by head movements.
• Lightheadedness: A feeling of faintness or unsteadiness, which may make you feel like you’re going to fall.
• Loss of Balance: Difficulty maintaining your balance, especially when walking or standing.
• Nausea: Dizziness often comes with a feeling of nausea or even vomiting.
• Tinnitus: Ringing or buzzing in the ears may accompany dizziness, especially in conditions like Meniere’s disease.
• Unsteadiness or Disequilibrium: A general feeling of being off-balance, especially when moving from one position to another.

If dizziness is persistent or accompanied by more severe symptoms like fainting, difficulty speaking, or double vision, it is important to seek medical attention immediately.

How Physiotherapy Helps Manage Dizziness?

Physiotherapy is highly effective in managing dizziness, particularly when the underlying cause is related to balance or vestibular dysfunction. At Fit and Fine Rehab, our experienced physiotherapists use specialized techniques to help improve your balance, reduce dizziness, and restore your confidence in daily activities:

• Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT): A specialized form of physiotherapy designed to treat dizziness caused by inner ear disorders. VRT involves specific exercises that help retrain the brain to adjust to changes in the inner ear and restore balance.
• Canalith Repositioning Maneuvers: For conditions like BPPV, physiotherapists can guide you through gentle head movements to reposition the displaced crystals in your inner ear, providing relief from vertigo.
• Balance Exercises: Our physiotherapists will design a program of exercises that target your balance system, strengthening the muscles around your core, legs, and feet to help prevent falls and improve stability.
• Postural Training: Poor posture can contribute to dizziness, especially in cases of cervicogenic dizziness. We provide training to improve your posture and neck mobility, reducing strain and restoring balance.
• Gaze Stabilization Exercises: For people who experience dizziness with head movements, these exercises help improve coordination between the eyes and the inner ear, allowing you to move your head without triggering dizziness.
• Education and Lifestyle Modifications: We will work with you to identify any lifestyle or environmental factors that may contribute to dizziness, such as poor hydration, stress, or inadequate sleep, and provide recommendations for managing these triggers.