Who We Help
Dizziness & Vertigo
Improve your balance and reduce dizziness to help you move with greater confidence.
Symptoms
Does this sound familiar?
Some patients have told me they feel dizzy when…
In Alison’s words, from her article on dizziness without spinning.
Walking down grocery store aisles
Eating in a noisy restaurant
Riding an elevator or escalator
Shopping in a big box store
Rolling over in bed or looking up
Feeling unsteady on uneven ground
The treatment for this
Dizziness and vertigo are treated with vestibular rehabilitation — one of Alison’s specialties.
What’s really going on?
Many people think dizziness is always caused by loose “crystals” in the inner ear, but that’s not always the case. In fact, I often see patients who feel dizzy without any spinning sensation.
Your inner ear (vestibular system) plays a big role in balance and it works closely with your eyes and brain, through something called the vestibular-ocular reflex (VOR). This reflex makes sure that when your head stops moving, your eyes stop moving too.
If this reflex isn’t working properly, your eyes might keep moving slightly after your head stops, which can make you feel dizzy or unsteady.
What can cause this?
Like after a long flight.
The good news is that physical therapy can help retrain your brain and body.
From the Clinic
Alison writes about the inner ear
- Alison Fuhrman
- February 26, 2025
- Alison Fuhrman
- April 2, 2025
Ready to feel steady again?
If you’re experiencing dizziness and want to learn more, don’t hesitate to reach out.