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 …
The holidays can be tough, and so can gifting! I don’t know about you, but in my family, we ask for exactly what we want so there’s no guesswork and everyone ends up happy campers. However, figuring out what would be a useful thing to receive can be difficult. So, I’ve put together this guide. …
Mal de Debarquement Syndrome, or MDDS, is the sensation that you are still in passive motion, even when you have stopped the passive motion. Imagine you were on a plane or a boat, and that you step off. You momentarily may have sea legs, you may feel imbalanced or like you are going to lose …
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