Vestibular Disorders (Vertigo, BPPV)
Vestibular disorders disrupt your body’s internal balance system, often resulting in dizziness, vertigo, unsteadiness, or disorientation. One of the most common types is Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), which causes brief but intense spinning sensations with head movements—like rolling over in bed or looking up. Other vestibular conditions may cause more persistent dizziness, balance issues, or motion sensitivity.
At Sparq Physical Therapy in Castle Rock, CO, we specialize in vestibular rehab to help you regain your sense of stability. Whether your symptoms are brand new or have been lingering for months, our one-on-one care model allows us to get to the root of your dizziness and guide you through a customized plan to restore function and confidence.
Affected Area
Vestibular disorders impact the inner ear structures, including the semicircular canals, otolith organs, and vestibular nerve, which work together to regulate balance, motion, and spatial awareness. Secondary effects can occur in the eyes, neck, and postural control muscles, as your body tries to compensate for the loss of clear sensory input.
Symptoms
Symptoms may include vertigo (spinning sensation), dizziness, imbalance, nausea, blurred vision with movement (oscillopsia), motion sensitivity, and difficulty walking—especially in crowded or busy environments. BPPV specifically causes short, intense bursts of vertigo triggered by changes in head position and may be accompanied by nystagmus (eye flickering).
Treatments
Vestibular rehabilitation is highly effective for treating dizziness and balance problems. At Sparq PT, we perform a detailed assessment to determine the root cause of your symptoms and design a treatment plan to help your brain and body adapt. Treatment may include:
Canalith repositioning maneuvers (such as the Epley maneuver) for BPPV
Gaze stabilization exercises to improve visual focus during movement
Balance training to reduce fall risk and improve postural control
Habituation exercises to decrease dizziness triggered by motion
Education and symptom tracking to empower your recovery process
Most patients see meaningful improvements within just a few sessions, and we’ll be with you every step of the way until you feel steady and in control again.