Do dizzy spells last longer than a few seconds or interfere with your daily routine? Comprehensive Physical Therapy can help. Our physical therapists in Metairie and Mandeville evaluate dizziness and vertigo to help identify what may be contributing to your symptoms and create a plan focused on improving your stability.
Dizziness can make even ordinary activities feel difficult. Our team will evaluate your condition and recommend a treatment plan that addresses your concerns while helping you get back on your feet.
Dizziness may occur after abruptly rising from lying or sitting for an extended period. It can also be associated with lack of sleep, poor diet, excessive exercise, or illness such as a head cold or flu. Vertigo often feels like rocking or spinning—even while sitting—and is commonly connected to an imbalance in the inner-ear vestibular system.
A thorough evaluation is an important first step in determining what may be contributing to balance problems. A variety of factors can be involved.
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo can occur when tiny calcium crystals in the ear become dislodged. It may cause sudden spinning sensations and inner-ear discomfort, especially when lying down.
Following a stroke, some people experience long-lasting waves of vertigo. Migraines can affect the vestibular system and may bring vertigo, light or sound sensitivity, and changes in vision.
Meniere’s disease involves fluid buildup in the ear and may include ringing, brief severe dizziness, and temporary hearing loss. Vestibular neuritis is an inner-ear infection that can also cause vertigo.
Your vestibular system sends movement signals to your brain to help you maintain balance and your center of gravity. When this system is damaged or not functioning properly, the signals needed to keep you balanced may not be delivered effectively.
At Comprehensive Physical Therapy, your physical therapist will evaluate your condition, symptoms, and stability. Your treatment plan is customized to your concerns and recovery goals, with the aim of helping you move with greater confidence and return to the activities that matter to you.
Our practice is committed to reducing pain, improving mobility, decreasing the need for medications, and helping patients prevent or recover from surgery. We provide one-on-one guidance and a clear plan for recovery.
Dizziness and vertigo can disrupt your life, but you do not have to manage them alone. Meet with a Comprehensive Physical Therapy clinician in Metairie or Mandeville for an evaluation and a custom treatment plan.