Vertigo
Vertigo is a spinning or dizzy sensation that can make you feel unsteady, nauseous, or anxious with movement. Symptoms often come on suddenly and may be triggered by rolling in bed, looking up, bending down, or turning the head quickly. At The Physio Group, we provide expert assessment and treatment for common causes of vertigo across our clinics in Belfast, Newry, and Newcastle.
One of the most frequent causes of vertigo is Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), a condition where tiny crystals within the inner ear become displaced, disrupting normal balance signals and causing short but intense episodes of dizziness.
Your physiotherapist will carry out a detailed assessment to identify the specific type of dizziness, screen for red flags, and ensure treatment is safe and appropriate. Management may include specialised repositioning manoeuvres for BPPV, balance rehabilitation, gaze stability exercises, and practical advice to help restore confidence with movement.
Following our Reduce, Restore, Return approach, treatment focuses on reducing dizziness, restoring balance control, and helping you return safely to normal daily activities.
If you are experiencing recurring dizziness, imbalance, or spinning sensations, early assessment can help speed recovery. Book your vertigo physiotherapy assessment today
Common Symptoms of Vertigo
Vertigo can present differently from person to person, but many patients describe a sensation that the room is spinning or that they are moving when standing still. Symptoms may come and go or be triggered by specific head movements or position changes.
Common symptoms include:
- Spinning or whirling sensation (especially when turning in bed)
- Dizziness triggered by looking up or bending down
- Feeling off-balance or unsteady when walking
- Nausea or motion sensitivity
- Difficulty focusing vision during movement
- Brief episodes of dizziness lasting seconds to minutes
- Anxiety or loss of confidence with movement
These symptoms are often linked to inner ear conditions such as BPPV, which responds very well to specialist physiotherapy treatment.
If dizziness or balance problems are affecting your daily life, a physiotherapy assessment can help identify the cause and provide targeted treatment to restore confidence and stability.
