Is There a Link Between Balance Disorders & Anxiety?
Imagine walking down the path at Red Bud Isle when suddenly it seems as though the world around you is spinning. This would certainly result in some anxiety, or even cause you to panic. This is the reality for over 90 million American adults who have experienced a dizziness or balance problem. Below we review…
The Link Between Healthy Hearing and Falls
Did you know there is a link between your hearing health and the potential for dangerous falls? The vestibular system is located in the inner ear and is responsible for your sense of balance, detecting movements to provide awareness of spatial orientation. What many don’t know is there is a link between hearing and balance—multiple…
Frequently Asked BPPV Questions
There are a number of possible causes of your unexplained episodes of dizziness. One of the most perplexing is BPPV, a type of vertigo. Below is a breakdown of the most common questions about BPPV. What Does BPPV Stand For? The BPPV acronym stands for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. The name can be broken down…
Can You Test Balance?
Have you ever experienced an unexplained episode of dizziness? Maybe you got up too fast, or maybe your dizziness is a symptom of a balance disorder. The only way to know for sure is to get tested. Learn more about how the experts at Victory Hearing & Balance Center test your balance. What Is Dizziness?…
What Is the Epley Maneuver
One of the most common causes of vertigo is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Many with this condition have found relief for the sudden sensation of spinning through an at-home exercise program known as an Epley maneuver. What Is BPPV? BPPV leads to brief episodes of mild to intense dizziness, which are triggered by changes…