Published 18:52 IST, November 17th 2024
Can These 3 Simple Tricks Parry Dizziness?
Check out these three moves that could help get you back on track and feeling steady.
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Wher it’s spinning sensation of vertigo or unsettling feeling that you’re going to topple over, it’s hard to feel like you’re in control when room is moving faster than you are. If you've ever experienced a sudden, intense attack of dizziness, you know just how annoying—and inconvenient—it can be. You might feel nauseous, sweaty, or like you're about to face-plant into nearest wall. But don’t worry, re's good news! While vertigo may strike unexpectedly, re are a few simple exercises you can do on your own to relieve dizziness—no doctor’s office required (for now, at least). Let's dive into three moves that could help get you back on track and feeling stey.
What is Vertigo?
First things first: let’s get clear on what vertigo actually is. It’s not just regular dizziness. Vertigo is a of vestibular disorder that messes with your sense of balance. Think of it like your inner ear's GPS going haywire, causing you to feel as though you or room around you is spinning or moving when it isn’t. It's not just an inconvenience—it can trigger nausea, vomiting, and an inability to stand up straight. Depending on what’s causing vertigo, treatments vary, but one thing's for sure: if you can catch dizziness early, some exercises might give you relief you need.
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Epley maneuver
If you’ve been struck by vertigo, particularly kind caused by BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo), you might have heard about Epley maneuver. This simple move helps to reposition tiny crystals in your inner ear that have gone rogue and are throwing off your balance. And it works—studies show that up to 80% of people with BPPV report a significant improvement after doing this exercise.
Here’s how to do it: Sit at edge of a bed and turn your he 45 degrees towards side where you feel dizziness (say, to right).
Quickly lie back, keeping your he tilted at that 45-degree angle. Wait for at least 30 seconds or until spinning stops.
Turn your he slowly by 90 degrees to left, hold for 30 seconds.
Next, roll onto your left side so that your he is facing downward. Hold for anor 30 seconds.
Finally, sit up slowly and stay seated for a few minutes.
goal is to return those errant crystals to ir rightful place in your inner ear, stopping dizzying sensation.
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Brandt-daroff exercises:
Sometimes, vertigo can come back repeatedly, leaving you feeling like you're caught in a loop of dizziness. That’s where Brandt-Daroff exercises come in. se exercises are designed to help your brain get used to imbalance caused by vertigo, essentially “re-training” it to handle feeling of spinning or instability. According to research, this technique is particularly effective for dealing with recurrent BPPV.
Here’s how to do it: Sit on edge of your bed and tilt your he slightly upward.
Lie down quickly on one side (keeping your he tilted upward), and hold that position for 30 seconds or until dizziness fes.
Return to sitting.
Immediately lie down on opposite side, keeping your he tilted up again. Hold for 30 seconds.
Repeat sequence 5 times on each side, 2-3 times a day.
Over time, se exercises help your brain just to unbalanced signals it’s getting from inner ear.
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Gaze stabilisation exercises
When your balance is off, world around you start to look a little less stey. But with gaze stabilization exercises, you can retrain your brain to focus and keep stey on a target, even while moving. se exercises are perfect for maintaining your balance as you go about your day.
Method: Find a stationary target—something as simple as a letter on wall or a small object at eye level.
Focus on target while sitting or standing up straight.
Slowly move your he side to side, keeping your eyes locked on target. Move your he about 20-30 degrees left and right.
n, do same motion up and down.
Do this for 1-2 minutes, 3-4 times per day. Start slow, and as you get better, increase speed.
As you practice, your brain will learn to handle dizzying inputs, and your balance will improve.
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18:52 IST, November 17th 2024