Why do we Get Dizzy While Driving? Dizziness is a complex and frustrating symptom that often comes with driving. If you have ever been driving and had the overwhelming feeling that you need to pull over and stop, this might apply to you. There are a few things that cause dizziness while driving. The first …
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Living with a vestibular disorder is frustrating and can make you feel like you can’t do activities that once came naturally and easily to you. Traveling may be something that once came easily to you that now seems close to impossible. Busy visual environments, patterned carpets (hello, PDX), the anxiety about having a flare, and …
Movement and exercise are two words that can be really triggering for people with chronic illnesses. You may have heard someone say to you “just exercise, you’ll feel better,” but when we take that advice from our doctors the opposite effect might happen. More often than not, picking up a new exercise routine can actually …
Begin Here! Returning to workout can be difficult. It’s important to take it slowly and start somewhere you feel most comfortable. I have selected a few workouts for you to complete before you start in the group, if you choose. All workouts are completely and totally modifiable, but these are curated to be a little bit easier and …
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The vestibular system is incredibly complex and in a perfect world it tells you, with impeccable accuracy, where you are in relationship to the rest of the world. It acts as a gyroscope – this means it measures angular velocity and maintains a perfect upright posture (plus, your vestibular system also measures linear velocity). It’s …
Vestibular disorders, especially Vestibular Migraine, can cause neck pain and cervicogenic dizziness. However, thankfully, these are both manageable with vestibular physical therapy and cervical (neck) physical therapy. The neck is a complex group of muscles, bones, joints, and other soft tissues that can easily make you feel ‘off’ or out of place. Luckily, that feeling …
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Your vestibular system is a vitally important structure located in your inner ear. It is responsible for balance, equilibrium, spatial awareness, and more. It is connected to the cochlea and depends on fluid, nerves, and ear crystals (otoconia) for function. Vestibular hypofunction is a common dysfunction and means that your vestibular system is functioning ‘less’ …
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Treating a vestibular disorder can feel impossible – but here’s the good news, it is not impossible to treat a vestibular disorder! I have to say this first: do not give up hope when trying to treat your vestibular disorder. Dizziness can lead to infinite doctors appointments, feelings of frustration, and thinking that you might …
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