How Vestibular Physiotherapy Addresses the Root Cause of Dizziness
Feeling dizzy can be unsettling, exhausting, and disruptive to your daily life. For many people, dizziness and balance problems stem from issues within the vestibular system — the part of your inner ear and brain that helps control balance and eye movements. At Next Step Physiotherapy , our Vestibular physiotherapy Edmonton program is designed to address the root cause of dizziness, not just the symptoms. Understanding the Vestibular System When something goes wrong — such as inflammation, a head injury, or a disorder like benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) — it can lead to symptoms like: Dizziness Vertigo (a spinning sensation) Imbalance Nausea Blurred vision or difficulty focusing Vestibular disorders can be triggered by infections, trauma, aging, or even seemingly without cause. Left untreated, they often worsen over time and lead to reduced physical activity, falls, and anxiety. How Vestibular Physiotherapy Helps Unlike general treatments that simply mask dizziness ...