Dizziness can be caused by both serious or minor problems and you should consult your general practitioner if you have dizziness or vertigo. There are some forms of dizziness that physiotherapy can help such as Meniere’s disease, inner ear problems such as Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) and stiffness in the neck. Many doctors are unaware that neck stiffness can cause dizziness. Treatment can involve Cawthorne Cooksey exercises, postural exercises, joint mobilisations, myofascial release, hold relax techniques, acupuncture and dry needling to reduce stiffness in the neck and your dizziness.
If your symptoms are more vertigo (BPPV), which is a spinning feeling rather than an unsteady feeling, the Dix Hallpike test to diagnose, and Epley Maneuover to treat, can quickly resolve these vertigo/BPPV symptoms. If you have problems with dizziness or vertigo/BPPV, book an appointment with e-physiotherapy Edinburgh.