Balance is crucial for everyday tasks like walking, standing, and reaching, relying on the coordination of sensory systems including vision, proprioception, and the vestibular system (inner ear). When one system is affected, compensation can occur, but untreated issues may hinder recovery.
Conditions like concussion, ankle sprains, and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) can disrupt these systems, leading to symptoms like nausea, dizziness, and headache. Such disturbances can worsen with sensory integration dysfunction, where the brain receives conflicting signals from these systems.
For instance, motion sickness arises from a mismatch between visual and vestibular information. Being on a boat triggers motion sensations, but if the eyes perceive stillness, confusion occurs, resulting in motion sickness. Staring at the horizon can alleviate this by providing visual confirmation of movement.
Here at Revitalign Health, we use a holistic approach to address such dysfunctions, aiming to restore adaptability for resilience in facing life's challenges.
