{"id":4306,"date":"2022-04-29T16:54:48","date_gmt":"2022-04-29T21:54:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sharphearingcenter.net\/?p=4306"},"modified":"2022-04-29T16:54:50","modified_gmt":"2022-04-29T21:54:50","slug":"what-exercises-can-help-reduce-vertigo-symptoms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sharphearingcenter.net\/what-exercises-can-help-reduce-vertigo-symptoms\/","title":{"rendered":"What Exercises Can Help Reduce Vertigo Symptoms?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Vertigo is a condition that causes dizziness or a sensation of falling. In addition to medication, experts are now recommending exercise as a better treatment option for this oftentimes debilitating disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understanding Vertigo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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There are two types of vertigo: central and peripheral. Central vertigo accounts for about 20% of all cases and is caused by an issue in the brain. Peripheral vertigo is the result of an issue with the inner ear or vestibular nerve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most common cause of peripheral vertigo is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). It occurs when the calcium-carbonate crystals in the inner ear, which are instrumental in your ability to balance, become dislodged.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Exercise Can Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Multiple studies<\/a> have found that adult patients with chronic dizziness see an improvement in their vertigo symptoms when completing exercise-based vestibular rehabilitation. Below is a look at the two most common exercises your doctor may recommend as part of your vestibular rehabilitation therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Epley Maneuver<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This series of movements is designed to help to reposition the calcium-carbonate crystals in your inner ear<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Sit on the edge of your bed.<\/li>
  2. Turn your head 45 degrees to the right.<\/li>
  3. Lie back on your bed quickly.<\/li>
  4. Stay in this position for 30 seconds.<\/li>
  5. Turn your head 45 degrees to the left.<\/li>
  6. Stay in this position for 30 seconds.<\/li>
  7. Turn your head 90 degrees, into the bed.<\/li>
  8. Stay in this position for 30 seconds.<\/li>
  9. Sit up slowly.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    While simple, it is important to only perform the Epley maneuver after your doctor has explained the steps and walked you through the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Brandt-Daroff Exercises<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    This series of movements involves moving from a lying to a sitting position and should be done on a couch or bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Sit on the edge of your bed.<\/li>
    2. Turn your head 45 degrees to the left.<\/li>
    3. Lower the right side of your body. Make sure to keep your head in the same position.<\/li>
    4. Stay in this position for 30 seconds.<\/li>
    5. Return to the original sitting position.<\/li>
    6. Repeat this exercise on the other side.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Additional Vertigo Treatment Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Depending on the cause of your dizziness, your doctor may recommend a variety of other treatment options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n