Experiencing a sensation that you, or everything around you, is spinning can be more than just unsettling — it can disrupt your life. A significant number of adults, especially those over 65, have faced vertigo at least once. However, vertigo isn't a condition in itself but a symptom, commonly stemming from disturbances in the inner ear.
Symptoms Associated With Vertigo
- Sensation of spinning
- Dizziness
- Vision impairment
- Loss of balance, leading to falls
- Sensitivity to motion
- Ear ringing
- Decreased hearing ability
- A feeling of ear congestion
Frequent Triggers of Vertigo
- BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo): Brief yet intense episodes of vertigo caused by the dislocation of ear canal crystals, triggered by specific head movements.
- Viral Neuritis and Labyrinthitis: Continuous vertigo arising from viral inflammation in the ear.
- Meniere's Disease: Recurring, severe vertigo episodes accompanied by hearing fluctuations, caused by fluid build-up in the inner ear.
- Acoustic Neuroma: Balance and vertigo problems caused by a benign tumour on the cranial nerve.
How Mobile Physiotherapy Brings Relief
- Particle Repositioning Manoeuvres (PRM): This technique effectively addresses BPPV by carefully relocating the dislodged crystals in the inner ear, often resolving vertigo episodes.
- Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT): A specialised form of physiotherapy that helps the brain adapt to inner ear changes, improving balance and walking stability through targeted exercises.
Facing vertigo doesn't mean enduring a perpetual whirl of discomfort. Our mobile physiotherapy team brings expert care right to your doorstep, empowering you to overcome the challenges of vertigo with a personalised therapy plan.
Call 1300 895 169 to arrange a mobile vertigo physiotherapy session tailored to your needs, and start your journey back to stability.
If you'd like to learn more about diagnosing and treating vertigo, healthdirect Australia has a helpful overview of vertigo.