Do you feel a sense of dizziness and are wondering if you are in need of vertigo treatment?

 

Lightheadedness, motion sickness and even fainting can be oftentimes confused with vertigo. True vertigo exists when there is a sensation of disorientation in motion. This feeling of ‘the room spinning around you’ can last anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes. Vertigo can be caused by problems in the brain, central nervous system or the inner ear. Head trauma and neck injury can also result in vertigo, as well as migraines and panic attacks.

 

There are a few things that you can do at home to relieve your vertigo. The most common vertigo treatment you can do at home is called the Epley Maneuver. The Epley Maneuver is an exercise which has been proven to be effective in cases where certain head movements seem to trigger vertigo. Other things that you can do to help treat your vertigo is to stay hydrated, get plenty of rest, manage your stress and take Vitamin D supplements. There have been claims that essential oils, such as peppermint, ginger, lavender and frankincense, also help relieve symptoms of vertigo.

 

If your vertigo lasts for several hours or causes you to sweat, vomit, lose hearing or have visual disturbances, it would be wise to seek the help of a professional. There are several ways a professional may treat your vertigo. One such way might be through physical therapy, but the choice of vertigo treatment is dependent on your diagnosis. 

 

If you are in need of vertigo treatment or a physical therapist in Anchorage, Eagle River or the valley, come to Front Line Physical Therapy, LLC. Here at Front Line Physical Therapy, we are your first line of defense for vestibular and balance dysfunctions. When you come to Front Line Physical Therapy, you are working with a physical therapy vertigo specialist who has advanced education in balance and utilizes evidence-based research for your vertigo treatments.

 

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