Should I Get Balance Testing?

Does the room start spinning when you move your head?
Do you often find yourself off-balance?

Dizziness can be caused by a number of things, from dehydration to medications to illness. But if you regularly feel dizzy or have other persistent symptoms such as nausea or a pounding heart you should get your balance tested.

How Do I Know If I Have a Balance Disorder? What Are the Symptoms?

Balance disorders can have a number of symptoms including:

  • A sensation of floating
  • Persistent dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Panic attacks
  • Pounding heartbeat
  • Blurred vision
  • Difficulty walking

This is only a partial list. If vertigo is making your life miserable, come see us and get evaluated. You may have a balance disorder such as:

  • Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
  • Labyrinthitis
  • Meniere’s Disease
  • Cerebellar ataxia
  • Sensory ataxia 

Treating Balance Disorders

If we determine you have a balance disorder, we will discuss treatment options with you. We may recommend changes in diet, vestibular rehabilitation therapy, exercises to be done at home, or we may refer you to a specialist for treatment. 

Man having his balance tested

Why Watch the Epley Maneuver on YouTube? Come See Us Instead

We may perform canalith repositioning maneuvers such as the Epley Maneuver. These series of movements can help “reset” your sense of balance. We’ll even show you how to do the Epley Maneuver at home.