Vertigo
Effective treatment for BPPV and other forms of vertigo using proven vestibular physiotherapy techniques.
Vertigo is the specific sensation that you, or the world around you, is spinning or moving when it isn't. It's most frequently caused by BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo), where tiny calcium crystals in the inner ear become dislodged and send false movement signals to the brain.
Although vertigo can be intensely unpleasant — triggering spinning, nausea and imbalance with simple movements like rolling over in bed or looking up — the most common forms are very treatable, and BPPV in particular often resolves remarkably quickly with the right manoeuvres.
We assess the cause of your vertigo, screen for anything that needs medical review, and use proven repositioning manoeuvres and retraining exercises to stop the spinning and restore steady, confident movement.
Common causes
- BPPV — displaced crystals in the inner ear
- Vestibular neuritis or labyrinthitis after a virus
- Reduced inner-ear function
- Vestibular migraine
- Other inner-ear and balance disturbances
Signs & symptoms
- A spinning sensation with head movement
- Vertigo when rolling over or lying down in bed
- Nausea and a feeling of imbalance
- Brief, intense episodes with position change
- Visual disturbance and unsteadiness
How we treat vertigo
A clear, step-by-step path from settling your symptoms to lasting recovery — tailored to you at every stage.
Diagnose the cause
We use specific positional tests to identify BPPV or other vestibular causes and to screen for anything needing medical attention.
Repositioning manoeuvres
For BPPV, precise manoeuvres such as the Epley guide the displaced crystals back into place, often resolving symptoms rapidly.
Habituation & retraining
Where needed, retraining exercises help your brain adapt and reduce residual dizziness and imbalance.
Restore confidence
We rebuild your balance and confidence so you can return to normal movement, driving and daily life.
What to expect
For BPPV, treatment is often dramatically effective, with many people resolving in just one to three sessions after the correct repositioning manoeuvre. Other forms of vertigo improve more gradually with consistent retraining as the brain adapts.
We'll show you what to do if symptoms recur, so you feel in control rather than at the mercy of the next episode.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about vertigo and how we treat it.
How quickly can vertigo be fixed?
When it's BPPV, often very quickly — frequently within one to three sessions using repositioning manoeuvres. Other causes take a little longer with retraining.
Will my vertigo come back?
BPPV can recur in some people, but it's easily re-treated, and we'll teach you what to do if it returns.
Is vertigo a sign of something serious?
Usually not — the common causes are benign and treatable. We screen carefully and refer on in the uncommon cases that need medical review.
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