Cervicogenic Dizziness and the SCM Muscle: How Mobile Physical Therapy Can Help
The SCM muscle is located in the neck and is responsible for turning the head. When this muscle is strained or overused, it can lead to dizziness and other symptoms, including off balance sensations. As mobile physical therapists specializing in treating dizziness, we provide effective SCM muscle dizziness treatment.
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HOW TO IMPROVE DIZZINESS WITH VESTIBULAR THERAPY FOR ACOUSTIC NEUROMA
Many studies point to the effectiveness of vestibular rehab therapy, VRT, in treatment of vestibular unilateral hypofunction for symptom resolution and improvement of function. Because the evidence points to VRT being so effective at treating one sided inner ear weakenss from conditions such as acute neuritis, one could assume the same would be true for hypofunction related to post surgical resection of acoustic neuroma.
Read the following for regarding information on why you should be asking for vestibular therapy for acoustic neuroma.
HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY FIND THE RIGHT DOCTOR TO TREAT YOUR DIZZINESS
You have a symptom: dizziness, which can have over 80 causes! The medical system can be overwhelming to navigate. From my experience treating thousands of patients I know how costly, time consuming and frustrating this can be. Your health is no joke and your too busy to go to 15 healthcare providers just to check off the boxes to figure out, what you DON’T have. Let’s talk dizziness and see if we can get you to the right medical professional!
DOES LACK OF SLEEP INCREASE DIZZINESS?
Sleep plays an extremely important role in managing dizziness. Whether the dizziness is from head trauma, like a concussion, inner ear disorder, or migraine; the lack of sleep commonly produces a day with more dizziness.
SYMPTOMS OF VERTIGO
Vertigo is the illusion of one’s environment moving or feeling oneself moving. It is common and can include a myriad of symptoms. Vertigo can occur suddenly lasting only seconds or be prolonged-lasting weeks to months. The following symptoms are frequently associated with vertigo and can have debilitating consequences.
WHAT IS THE BEST TREATMENT FOR VERTIGO?
Have you ever had dizziness and been diagnosed with vertigo? What exactly does that mean? What kind of medical professional do I need?
EXERCISE OF THE WEEK: SCM THERAPY
The sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle has been an overlooked but important source of pain in many clients I see in physical therapy. The SCM is composed of clavicular (short head) and sternal (long head) divisions, and acts to flex the head downward or rotation the neck. These muscles can develop trigger points, which are typically taut bands of muscle fibers and are “ropy” and sensitive to pressure when compressed.
YOU HAVE VERTIGO, NOW WHAT?
You awoke in the middle of the night, room spinning, scared you call the doctor. After making sure you have no signs of a stroke, you have been diagnosed with vertigo. But what does that mean? There are over 80 causes of dizziness!
CAN ANXIETY CAUSE DIZZINESS?
Can anxiety cause dizziness? Is there a relationship between anxiety and dizziness? Yes, read this therapy blog discussing the connection between anxiety and dizziness and how physical therapy can help.