Seven Summits Therapy & Fitness can help you with your dizziness and vertigo!
Do you experience dizziness or vertigo? Do you have dizzy spells that last longer than a few seconds? Is it interfering with your daily routine? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, our Western Main Line physical therapist, Brady O’Mara, MSPT, will be able to assist you in finding a long-term solution to your problem. Make an appointment with Seven Summits Therapy & Fitness to get relief from dizziness and vertigo.
Is your dizziness accompanied by these symptoms?
Dizziness can be caused by a lack of sleep, a poor diet, excessive exercise, or a disease such as a head cold or flu.
It can also be caused by something as simple as abruptly rising after lying or sitting for an extended period of time.
Dizziness may be accompanied by the following symptoms:
- Loss of balance
- Feeling faint
- Tunnel vision
- Light-headedness or heavy-headedness
Seeing a physical therapist is the most effective way to determine what is causing your dizziness. This will assist you in excluding any underlying conditions or factors.
Look out for these vertigo symptoms
An imbalance in the inner ear, also known as the “vestibular system,” is the most common cause of vertigo. By sending signals about your movement to your brain, your vestibular system helps you maintain your balance and center of gravity. If this system is damaged or malfunctioning, the impulses required to keep you balanced are not delivered to your brain.
Vertigo is a natural reaction that occurs when your body’s equilibrium is disrupted. This is difficult to handle because it interferes with your daily routine and way of life. Even when you are sitting, vertigo causes you to feel as if you are “rocking” or “spinning.”
Watch out for the following symptoms:
- Nausea and vomiting
- Double vision
- Sweating
- Abnormal eye movements
- Arm and leg weakness
- Difficulty with vision and speaking
- Unable to concentrate or stay alert
If these vertigo symptoms sound familiar, it’s time to consult a Wayne, PA on the Western Main Line physical therapist. Click here to schedule an appointment with Seven Summits Therapy & Fitness.
What is causing my dizziness and vertigo?
A variety of factors can contribute to vertigo and balance problems, including:
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
Dizziness is frequently caused by BPPV. It occurs when tiny calcium crystals in your ears become dislodged and move to places they should not be. This can result in vertigo (sudden spinning) and inner-ear discomfort, especially when lying down.
Meniere’s disease
This disease occurs when fluid accumulates in your ear (s). This is characterized by ear “ringing” and brief bouts of extreme dizziness that can last for hours. There is also the possibility of temporary hearing loss.
Stroke
A stroke affects how the entire body moves. You may experience long-lasting vertigo waves if you have recently had a stroke.
Vestibular neuritis
This is an infection of the inner ear that can cause vertigo.
Migraines
A migraine can cause vertigo and sometimes light or sound sensitivity by affecting the vestibular system. Your vision may also deteriorate.
Do any of these symptoms or conditions sound familiar? If so, you likely have a balance issue. See our Wayne, PA on the Western Main Line licensed physical therapist at Seven Summits Therapy & Fitness for dizziness and vertigo relief!
Tired of dealing with your dizziness and vertigo?
Dizziness and vertigo can disrupt your daily life, making even the most basic tasks difficult. However, you are not obligated to continue living in this manner. Seven Summits Therapy & Fitness has a high success rate in diagnosing and treating dizziness and vertigo.
Brady O’Mara, MSPT will evaluate your condition and recommend a treatment plan that will address your concerns while also increasing your stability. Schedule an appointment at our physical therapy clinic on the Western Main Line so we can help you get back on your feet!
