If you suffer from vertigo, Meniere's Disease, or vestibular migraines, your doctor may recommend that you undergo vestibular balance rehabilitation. This is a type of physical therapy program that focuses on restoring your balance and easing symptoms like dizziness. But what type of exercises can you expect your physical therapist to recommend? In most cases, your program will include some or all of the following:

Visual Stability Training

If you often feel dizzy or like your vision gets completely displaced after you move your head, your physical therapist will probably have you complete some visual stability training exercises.  Basically, they will have you focus on a certain point or image while your head is moved in a certain direction. At first, you'll only be asked to move your head slightly. You'll work your way up, over time, until you are able to maintain your gaze even as your head is shaken. This should help you feel less dizzy when you look at things while moving in your daily life.

Walking Exercises

Vertigo and other vestibular disorders can cause you to struggle to walk in a straight line. But this is a skill you can re-master with help from a physical therapist. They may have you walk in different patterns or in a straight line. They might have you focus on certain muscle groups while walking or adjust your gaze to help ease feelings of dizziness. With the practice you get in physical therapy, you should have an easier time walking around the office, your yard, and other areas.

Neck Stretches

While vestibular problems are not caused by a tight neck, stiffness in the neck can certainly make symptoms worse. Your physical therapist will help you stretch out any tightness in your neck. Not only will you get a good stretch during your session, but you will learn exercises to do when you feel the tightness creeping up during a regular day.

Posture Recommendations

Your physical therapist will also evaluate your general posture and make some recommendations for changes you can make for greater comfort. For example, they may recommend sitting with your shoulders further back to take some tension off your neck and ease dizziness.

Vestibular therapy can be really helpful for easing dizziness and vertigo. To learn more information about vestibular therapy programs and what they can entail for you, reach out to a company such as Step and Spine.