Dizzy? PT May Help.....

Know anyone with dizziness or balance problems? The Vestibular System (Inner Ear) is often the culprit, especially in older adults. This is a nice article explaining what the inner ear system is and what it does.

Other issues can be responsible for dizziness, however, such as blood pressure changes, medication reactions, among others. So it is important not to ignore dizzy symptoms and to see your physician. Physical therapy can often be helpful in many cases - don't be afraid to ask if physical therapy can help you!

Vertigo May Have Simple Solution

Know anyone with vertigo or dizziness? This is a nice video below explaining a very common cause of vertigo and how it can be treated, many times fairly easily. It is called Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV for short). However, dizziness can be caused by many things, including blood pressure problems, reaction to medications, and many other issues, so check with your family doctor first if you're experiencing these symptoms. Seeing a physical therapist trained to treat vertigo and dizziness can help you or someone you know!


Vertigo May Have Simple Solution - WGAL Health News Story - WGAL The Susquehanna Valley