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Find the source of spinning and unsteadiness
Find the source of spinning and unsteadiness

Vertigo & Dizziness Treatment

Specialized evaluation and treatment for BPPV, dizziness, vestibular disorders and related balance problems.

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Seek immediate medical care for new severe headache, double vision, sudden hearing loss, slurred speech, weakness, numbness, loss of consciousness or sudden difficulty walking.

Seek immediate medical care for new severe headache, double vision, sudden hearing loss, slurred speech, weakness, numbness, loss of consciousness or sudden difficulty walking.
BPPV
the most common positional vertigo diagnosis
Detailed
eye-movement, balance and positional assessment
Targeted
treatment based on the involved system
Why you may be here

Vertigo and dizziness treatment in Norwood and Norfolk

Vertigo is the sensation that you or the room is spinning. BPPV is a common inner-ear cause. It often triggers brief, intense symptoms when looking up, lying down or rolling over in bed.

A detailed evaluation helps determine whether symptoms are positional, vestibular or may require further medical assessment. When appropriate, specific repositioning maneuvers can provide fast relief.

Vertigo and dizziness treatment is available at our Norwood and Norfolk clinics.

Every visit is one-on-one with the same physical therapist.

What you may be noticing

  • Spinning with rolling in bed
  • Dizziness looking up or bending
  • Nausea with head movement
  • Unsteadiness after a vestibular event
  • Visual blurring or motion sensitivity

How physical therapy may help you

  • Determine positional and vestibular triggers
  • Use repositioning maneuvers when indicated
  • Retrain gaze and balance
  • Provide safe movement and fall-prevention strategies
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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Can physical therapy help vertigo?

Yes, for many types. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), the spinning that comes with rolling over in bed or looking up, is often treated with repositioning maneuvers. Other inner ear problems are treated with exercises that retrain balance and gaze.

What is BPPV?

BPPV happens when tiny crystals in the inner ear move into the wrong canal, causing short bursts of spinning with certain head movements. It is one of the most common causes of vertigo.

When should dizziness be checked by a doctor first?

Seek emergency care for dizziness with sudden weakness, numbness, trouble speaking, a severe headache, double vision or chest pain. For other ongoing dizziness, a physical therapist can evaluate you and involve your doctor if needed.

Do I need a referral for vertigo physical therapy?

No. Massachusetts allows direct access to physical therapy. Some insurance plans still require a referral, so call (781) 769-2040 and we will check yours.

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