Vestibular Physiotherapy for Dizziness & Vertigo in Gorey
Dizziness and vertigo can be unsettling and often affect your confidence with everyday activities such as walking, driving or turning your head.
We specialise in assessing and treating dizziness and balance problems related to the vestibular (inner ear) system. Many vestibular conditions respond very well to physiotherapy, and in some cases symptoms can improve significantly after just one or two treatments.
Dizziness & Vertigo Conditions We Treat
We commonly treat benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), vestibular neuritis and persistent postural perceptual dizziness (PPPD).
Our Approach: Diagnose, Treat, Rehabilitate
Diagnose – identify the cause of your dizziness or vertigo.
Treat – use targeted techniques to reduce symptoms.
Rehabilitate – restore balance, movement and confidence.
Common Symptoms We Assess
Vestibular problems can cause a range of symptoms including:
- Dizziness or lightheadedness
- Vertigo (a spinning sensation)
- Imbalance or unsteadiness
- Nausea
- Blurred or unstable vision during movement
- Dizziness when turning your head or lying down
These symptoms can feel severe, but are often very treatable once the cause is identified.
BPPV (Vertigo When Lying Down)
BPPV is one of the most common causes of vertigo. It occurs when small crystals in the inner ear move into the wrong position, causing brief spinning sensations when the head moves – often when turning in bed, lying down, looking up or bending forward. BPPV can often be treated very effectively using repositioning techniques such as the Epley manoeuvre, with many patients experiencing rapid improvement.
How Physiotherapy Helps
Vestibular physiotherapy focuses on restoring balance and reducing dizziness through targeted treatment. Treatment may include:
- Repositioning manoeuvres – specific techniques (e.g. the Epley manoeuvre) to treat positional vertigo.
- Vestibular rehabilitation exercises – to retrain the brain and inner ear balance system.
- Balance training – to improve stability and confidence during movement.
- Habituation exercises – gradual exposure to movements that trigger symptoms to reduce sensitivity.
Dizziness can also be linked to the neck – see our Neck Pain and TMJ / Jaw Pain pages.
When Should You Seek Vestibular Physiotherapy?
You may benefit from physiotherapy if you experience dizziness when turning in bed, vertigo when lying down, persistent or recurring dizziness, balance problems, or unsteadiness when walking. Early assessment often leads to faster improvement.
Book a Vestibular Assessment
Dizziness and vertigo can feel worrying, but many vestibular conditions respond very well to the right treatment. We provide a clear diagnosis and targeted treatment plan to help you regain balance and confidence. When booking, select “Initial Physiotherapy Appointment”.
