Inner ear problems can arise from various causes and impact many aspects of daily life. While less common, physiotherapy is an effective treatment that helps patients retrain their brains and clear nervous system pathways to alleviate inner ear issues.
What Are the Symptoms of Inner Ear Problems?
Symptoms of inner ear problems include vertigo, nausea, ringing in the ears, and dizziness. Seeing a physiotherapist specialized in the vestibular system can help address many of these symptoms.
What is Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy?
Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) is a specialized physiotherapy approach targeting the vestibular system. It focuses on retraining the brain to improve stabilization, balance, and motor skills.
How Can Physiotherapy Help with Inner Ear Problems?
Vestibular physiotherapists design personalized exercise programs to help retrain the brain and body. These exercises aim to improve balance, coordination, and reduce symptoms. With consistent treatment, VRT has proven effective in relieving many inner ear problems.
Does Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy Work for All Inner Ear Issues?
Results can vary depending on the severity of the condition. While many patients experience improvement, consulting with a professional physiotherapist is the best way to understand your treatment options.
At Total Care Health, based in Surrey, we provide compassionate, science-based care including chiropractic, kinesiology, physiotherapy, and massage therapy.
For questions or to book an appointment, please call us at (604) 930-0099. We also offer orthotics to support your wellness.