WHY AM I DIZZY?

Dizziness is a common complaint seen by physical therapists who treat vestibular dysfunction. Our brain relies on both inner ears for information about movement, when there is something obstructing that information relay we can experience symptoms such as dizziness, nausea or spinning! It is important to take your dizziness symptoms seriously and seek a physiotherapist for an assessment or seek medical attention to rule out any risk of a potential stroke. As physiotherapists we can help determine where your dizziness is stemming from and how to treat it! So let’s get into the common types of dizziness we see and how we differentiate !