Feeling Dizzy?
If you’re searching for vertigo treatment in Spruce Grove or wondering why you feel dizzy when rolling in bed, bending forward, or turning your head — your inner ear may be involved.
Dizziness can feel unsettling. Some people describe it as spinning. Others feel off-balance, lightheaded, or like the room is shifting. The good news? Many cases of vertigo and dizziness respond very well to vestibular physiotherapy.
At Revolution Physiotherapy & Massage, we assess and treat common inner ear conditions that cause dizziness — including BPPV and other vestibular disorders.
What Causes Vertigo?
Vertigo is often linked to the vestibular system — the inner ear structures responsible for balance and spatial awareness.
One of the most common causes is:
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
BPPV occurs when tiny calcium crystals inside the inner ear become displaced. When you change head position, those crystals shift and send incorrect signals to your brain — creating the spinning sensation.
Common triggers include:
- Rolling in bed
- Looking up or down
- Bending forward
- Quick head movements
BPPV is uncomfortable — but highly treatable when properly diagnosed.
Other Symptoms of Vestibular Dysfunction
- Room-spinning sensations
- Feeling off-balance or unsteady
- Nausea with head movement
- Sensitivity to motion
- Difficulty focusing visually while moving
- Feeling “foggy” or disoriented
If dizziness is affecting your work, driving, or daily life, an assessment can help clarify the cause.
How Vestibular Physiotherapy Helps
Vestibular physiotherapy uses specific tests and repositioning maneuvers to assess and treat inner ear dysfunction.
For BPPV:
Specific repositioning maneuvers (such as the Epley maneuver) are used to guide displaced crystals back into their correct location. Many patients experience significant improvement within one to two sessions.
For Other Vestibular Conditions:
Treatment may include:
- Gaze stabilization exercises
- Balance retraining
- Gradual exposure to motion triggers
- Neck mobility and posture work (when appropriate)
Every plan is personalized based on your presentation and tolerance.
When to Seek Medical Attention First
Not all dizziness is inner-ear related. Seek urgent medical care if dizziness is accompanied by:
- Sudden severe headache
- Slurred speech
- Facial drooping
- Weakness or numbness on one side of the body
- Chest pain
These symptoms require immediate medical evaluation.
What to Expect at Your Appointment
Your assessment will include:
- A detailed history of your dizziness pattern
- Positional testing to identify BPPV
- Balance and eye movement testing
- A clear explanation of findings and next steps
If BPPV is diagnosed, treatment may be provided during the same appointment.
Booking Vertigo Treatment in Spruce Grove
If you’re experiencing spinning, dizziness, or positional vertigo, vestibular physiotherapy may help.
Contact our Spruce Grove clinic or book online today.
This article provides general information and is not medical advice.