Grounded | The Vestibular Podcast

118. What Causes Visual Vertigo? (And Can it be Treated?)

Grounded | The Vestibular Podcast

Show Notes

If you have a vestibular disorder, your vestibular system is not kicking in as quickly as it should, or at all sometimes.

And that’s a huge issue which can often trigger today’s topic… visual vertigo.

In this episode I discuss visual vertigo, what treatment looks like, how to can manage it, and even how you can return to the grocery store!

In this episode, we’ll dig into:

The 3 “branches” of the vestibular system

What visual vertigo actually is

If you can treat and get rid of visual vertigo

What exercises can be helpful to reduce visual vertigo symptoms

Why it’s critical to dose to tolerance with visual vertigo

Steps to walk through to help you return to the grocery store

There absolutely is help available for you if you suffer from visual vertigo. Remember to start low and go slow.

Visual vertigo is just one of the core modules inside Vestibular Group Fit (use code GROUNDED). We’d love to see you in there!

If you’re in the holiday challenge and listening today, please send me a DM for extra credit.

Links/Resources Mentioned:

Avulux Migraine Glasses (use code VERTIGODOC for 25% off)

Vestibular Group Fit (code GROUNDED at checkout!)

Join Vestibular Virtual Summit Waitlist

Related Episodes:

Anatomy of Your Vestibular System

More Links/Resources:

⁠The 4 Steps to Managing Vestibular Migraine

⁠The PPPD Management Masterclass⁠

⁠What your Partner Should Know About Living with Dizziness⁠

⁠The FREE Mini VGFit Workout⁠

⁠The FREE POTS – safe Workouts⁠

⁠Vestibular Group Fit (code GROUNDED at checkout for 15% off your first subscription cycle!) ⁠

Connect with Dr. Madison:

⁠@⁠⁠TheVertigoDoctor ⁠

⁠@TheOakMethod⁠

⁠@VestibularGroupFit⁠

Connect with Dr. Jenna

@dizzy.rehab.therapist

Work with Dr. Madison

1:1, Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy

Vestibular Group Fit

Small Group Coaching (offered throughout the year, sign up for our email list to learn when!)

Why The Oak Method? Learn about it here!

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This podcast is for informational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical professional before trying or implementing any information read here.

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