Dizziness & Vertigo

Expert Treatment for Dizziness & Vertigo

Dizziness and vertigo can be debilitating, affecting your balance, coordination, and quality of life. At Optimum Physio Therapies in San Antonio, TX, our certified vestibular therapists specialize in treating dizziness and vertigo using evidence-based techniques. We help you regain your balance and confidence.

What is Vertigo?

Vertigo is a sensation that you or your surroundings are spinning or moving when there's no actual movement. It's often caused by problems with the inner ear or brain. Dizziness can describe various sensations including lightheadedness, imbalance, or feeling faint.

Conditions We Treat

• Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
• Vestibular neuritis
• Labyrinthitis
• Meniere's disease
• Post-concussion dizziness
• Cervicogenic dizziness
• Chronic subjective dizziness
• Motion sensitivity
• Balance disorders

Our Vestibular Therapy Approach

At Optimum Physio Therapies, we use specialized vestibular rehabilitation techniques to address the root cause of your dizziness and vertigo. Our treatment may include:

• Canalith Repositioning Maneuvers: Effective treatment for BPPV
• Balance Training: Exercises to improve stability and coordination
• Gaze Stabilization: Techniques to reduce dizziness with head movement
• Habituation Exercises: To reduce sensitivity to motion
• Manual Therapy: For cervicogenic dizziness
• Vestibular Rehabilitation Exercises: Customized home exercise programs
• Fall Prevention Training: To improve safety and confidence

What to Expect

During your initial evaluation, we'll perform specialized tests to determine the source of your dizziness or vertigo. Many patients with BPPV experience significant relief after just one or two treatment sessions. Other vestibular conditions may require a progressive rehabilitation program over several weeks.