Hello! I have updated the video description with a list of the exercises along with recommendations for how often to do the exercises. Here's to your healing, health and happiness! All the best to you all!
@@chillywilly2021 At the end of the video, I included some suggested goals to achieve before moving on to intermediate. Some people may need only a few days, others might need a few weeks. Check the end of the video for the suggestions and see where you are, then progress to intermediate when you are ready.
The fact that you took the time to make these videos, and make access available to so many people who need them... gives me hope for humanity. And, that's saying something.
ListenAndObserve, your thoughtful and generous feedback means a great deal to me and keeps me inspired to continue making these videos. Thank you so much!!
As we first start do we feel a bit worse as being dizzy and does it gradually get better...are there VRT exercises as well to help with visual movement and dizziness
I have been struggling with dizziness for over 2 months now. All blood tests and MRI results were normal. My PCP and the neurologist were clueless. So I finally decided to try Acupuncture. The Acupuncturist was the first one to mention a possible issue with the Vestibular nerve and that is how I ended up here. I will be diligently trying these exercises for the next 4 weeks. Thanks a lot for giving me that hope. Really appreciate you taking the time to create this content. You have no idea how many blessings you are getting from people like me.
I had dizziness and imbalance for 4 months now. Have had ALL of the tests and everything is"normal". Also was told that I don't have a vestibular component to my dizziness. Going to give these exercises a try anyway. It wouldn't hurt at this point. I'm also seeing a chiropractor for potential cervicogenic dizziness. Have just been 3 times but it seems to aggravate the dizziness right now. So hoping these exercises aid in eliminating that. I've been off work and ready to get back to normal.
Hello! The same exact thing has just happened to me. I just got home from my long awaited ENT appt where I was told that my vestibular nerves would not react. Not sure what the cause was but I have been off for about a month now. Did any of this work for you?
@@kathysykes5619 My ENT specialist and neurologist feel that it’s not vestibular since I don’t have all the other issues like nausea and vertigo. I have started the exercises and have my good and bad days. I try to stay sane by sticking to my routines. Luckily it’s summer break for me but I am really hoping this gets better before schools reopen.
@@brocbikes3090 I have seen the acupuncturist 2 times and had good and bad days ever since. He told me that if it doesn’t improve in 4 weeks it’s beyond him. Trying to stick to my routines and stay sane in the meantime. Luckily it’s summer break for me now.
Checking back In. I have been doing the exercises 2 times a day for about 5 days now. My head is still in a haze but I do feel better about my balance. Going to keep at it and I will check back in.
Great video! I was unfortunately misdiagnosed several years ago with BPPV. I was happy to get a clear diagnosis from my PT. It was a vestibular neuritis causes by sinus issues and barometric pressure changes. I do these type of exercises when I need them. I so grateful to have this knowledge so I can prevent vertigo as much as possible. When vertigo first occurred I had no idea what was wrong and it was quite frightening.
Debbie, I'm so glad you found a PT who helped you with a correct diagnosis and proper treatment. Feel free to keep my vestibular rehab series handy for a refresher/review as you need. Thank you for your comment!
@@MovementFunction Thats definitely my plan is to reference the exercises and videos as symptoms crop up. Knowledge is key to self care especially with vestibular issues. Thanks so much
Hello My name is Francisco, i 'm mexican and had a stroke in 2017, i ' ve doing for two weeks the excersize, i think is helping me with motion sensitive, thank you, i am very grateful and i think You 're adorable
I have dealt with BPPV for 20 years (after TBI) -one session every few years usually took care of it. The BPPV symptoms plus just imbalance most of the time came back this past year. (Just went through breast cancer treatment and some of the chemo meds caused "dizziness" also diagnosed with Eustacian Tube Dysfunction that didn't help. My ENT had me do the Epley maneuver on one side once a day for 14 days and the other side for 14 days. It has helped with the BPPV but still dealing with balance/imbalance issues so am praying this therapy helps. Started it today. Thank you!!!!
Thank you so much for these exercises!! I've had dizziness for almost 1 year (it'll be a year in Feb). In July 2024, an MRI showed I had an acoustic neuroma, aka benign brain tumor. On 10/24/24, most of the tumor was successfully removed. However, I still have dizziness! I will be having vestibular testing done in a few days, then back to the surgeon for a follow-up appt & the test results. I've been going through PT & it has helped me get stronger, but the dizziness is still bad. I'm praying the testing will show what's going on & that your exercises will help. TY again! I know Holy Spirit led me to your video!🙌🏾🎉
Thank you Beth! This helped me al lot through a very difficult recovery after having Vestular neuronitis and profound deafness in the left ear. The first time I did these exercises I cried all the way. But they HELPED. Everyday better than the previous day. God bless!
I was in a pretty bad ATV accident and this video with all of the information, tips (and goals to reach prior to progressing to the intermediate phase) has helped me more in 1 week than the last 6 weeks of PT. Thank you ever so much! ❤
@ I was diagnosed with BPPV. I have ongoing dizziness, yet recovering from my episodes back in October. Been going to PT as well as these videos… it’s a very slow process. Like a sprained ankle- as my ENT explained. Some days I feel ok, some I Don’t. Anxiety has a lot to do with it, but I’m not giving up. It all started when I turned 50- hormone changes and stress from work. It hasn’t been a very fun last few months.
I've been suffering from neck problems, shoulder problems, pain, stiffness, headaches, dizziness, vision problems and troubles breathing for years. No doctor or physical therapist has helped me even remotely and I've been seeking answers on my own for 2 years now. Your videos have given me hope! Just following along slowly and I can feel a difference in my neck and eyesight already. I have a lot of work to do to recover, but your videos have given me so much understanding of what's going on with my body and how to make progress, I think I can see myself reaching a normal level of mobility and ability to exercise. I will be working on this, my breathing, and core strength and coordination until I recover. Thank you!!!
Wow, I'm thrilled to hear that you are feeling a difference in longstanding symptoms and that the information and exercises in this video (and some of my other videos) are helping you recover!! I'm very excited you found my channel. Thank you for sharing your experience and progress so far. I'm so glad you can see a brighter, more mobile life for yourself ahead. Keep up that vision and the amazing work you're doing! All the best!
I’ve been struggling with the same problems for years and a new friend mentioned vestibular migraines and to look more into it. I hope this helps me as it did you!
@@StaceyMane I have been on and off work because of the issue. I am able to work part time now, I tried full time and it still is too much, but I feel so much better than 2 years ago. I don't feel desperate or hopeless anymore, even though things aren't perfect. I used to constantly hold my breath and I've really learned to breathe through movement and not get stuck. Anytime my neck or back hurts it's almost guaranteed I've been holding breath. Also got rid of a daily habit that was really harming me.
Beth, I have already watched your video twice. I am amazed at the quality of the content and the delivery. VERY clear and educational. I don't know how to make this even better. It is perfect.
I love the clarity in your delivery and the fact that there's no fluffwith the info you present. I have committed to spend the next four weeks doing these exercises with a view to giving a public testimonial to this video
I appreciate the little tips on good body positioning, like "chin at this angle" etc. I've been going to a physical therapist for a few weeks due to PPD, and I like your routine, with progressions, better. I've improved so much in 2 weeks of doing this daily that I'm moving on to intermediate level. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge with us.
I have been going in a rabbit hole chase too..have started PT but found a friend who luckily gave me this link. I have started to work on these exercises...thank you dr beth!!
I've been dealing with dizziness for 8 weeks and cleared of ENT related issues. It's been brutal, but I finally got approved to see a vestibular specialist in 4 weeks. This video at least let's me know what to expect. Thank you
Many thanks. This is really what I need after a second dreadful bout of vestibular neuritis: nausea, tinnitus, vertigo. The doctor said: you will never get much better, but I am hoping to be able to cycle again, currently impossible.
Thank you so much. I have terrible imbalance issues. My eyes also have a hard time focusing. No nausea or dizziness. Has been going on for so long. Nothing seems to have helped. Your videos give me hope.
Doc, simply stated, of all the videos I have studied for vertigo and balance issues, this video is a total, effective, simple program to follow, and made with caring and love. Than k you and God Bless
I am starting from today, i am going through vastibular issue due to virus attack in my inner ear, though all other symptoms mostly solved except balance issue most i am starting this exercises from today. Thank you mam
Thank you.I was diagnosed with Vestibular Schwannoma and I have eyes focusing problems,VOR and dizzines with light sensitivity, I losy my Vestibular nerve and hear nerv.that works great🥰
These are the same exercises I experienced with a local PPPD PT, yet your personal relatability and encouragement while remaining professional were missing from my visits with the PT here. He was knowledgable and not rude yet robot -like. Emotions , anxiety, and need for explanations of goals were involved in this disorder for me so I stopped attending my PT visits after about 6 visits:(. I am thankful that I discovered your videos and will begin my recovery again with your more personable approach. Thank you. Regarding your request for suggestions for additional PPPD related topics, I am very interested in how traumatic life events play into the onset and possible exacerbation of symptoms related to this vestibular disorder.
Hi Ms. Beth, I'm new here to your channel, i do realize that this video was made a year ago but im experiencing vestibular complications which led to vertigo which upon research has led me to your channel. I've tried everything and was told that rehab will help me but I can't afford it as of yet so here I am to give you a try. thanks in advance.
Yes helped a lot. BTW, physical therapists in my health network only offered me the Eppley maneuver- which might help some but maybe not some with total vestibular loss. I felt like they didn’t really know what to do otherwise. Instead, your help with adaptive exercises was much more effective. And it was free and easy to follow right from my home! If I lived near you, I would definitely try to avail myself of your help in person. Thank you again!!
Thank you for these videos! They’re a help for remembering how to do my exercises properly after my PT session. My PT has given me the thumbs up to add more on my own as I feel able.
You're welcome, Heather! That's great you're independent with your program and able to add more exercises that fit your needs based on what you've already accomplished in PT and what will be helpful to keep you healthy and strong.
Thanks so much for these basic exercises, doing them has helped so much. I’ve been going down so many rabbit holes chasing the psychological effects of a vestibular disturbance as it’s been undiagnosed for so long. Only learnt about it recently and this video has been so helpful because it’s simple and a great start point to not only start rehabilitation but getting my confidence back walking and moving.
@ Vince - You're very welcome! Thank you for sharing your experience! I'm thrilled that the exercises are helping you start your recovery and improve your confidence to walk and move. I'm so happy you see that connection. Keep up the great work! Please let me know if you have any questions and I'd love to hear about your continued progress.
Thanks a lot for these! I am 3 weeks out of a 8 hour surgery to remove a vestibular schwannoma. It's been a rough recovery full of dizziness, vertigo, and feeling unstable. I'm going to these often to help with my rehab! Your explanations and instructions are GREAT!
You're welcome! Thank you for your comment. I'm glad you're finding my video helpful! Sounds like you're starting at a good time (3 weeks post-op) and you're highly motivated. It's easy to push too hard with the exercises, so take your time and know that this is more of a marathon than a sprint... If you get too dizzy from the exercises, take a break and back off on the intensity to let your system rest, then return to them. Any increase in symptoms should dissipate within about 20 minutes of completing the exercises. All the best!
@@MovementFunction thanks a lot! I'm just wondering how long it will take for me to stop having the symptoms altogether. It's still pretty new like you said so I may just be jumping the gun on worrying but unstable, dizziness, and feeling off is not a good feeling day in and day out. I'm also doing formal PT only once a week, but they gave me stuff to do at home. About 5 that are comparable to yours. I like yours better Lol.
@@jrock213 I had a stroke and a brain surgery on December 2018 and still am very dizzy at the point of spending all day on bed. I hope these exercises can help me get over my 2 year chronic dizziness.
@@MovementFunction I had a brain tumor removed and a stroke in December 2018 but am still dizzy to a pojnt that I can't leave my bed. I really hope these exercises can help me with my chronic dizziness.
@@edithdlp8045 so sorry to hear that! Brain issues are no joke I'm still dealing with certain things myself. Takes getting used to. I Pray these exercises help you out.
hello.thank you so much for this video it seems easy.going to try it soon.i have inner ear infection had been suffering with it for years.i went to the ent to remove ear wax and after removing the wax I noticed I have imbalance.i had been to physical therapy and the Dr gave me some exercises to do for the balance.i was very sick with vertigo nausea dizziness and balance problems.the physical therapists told me I'm walking one side.i did feel much better for a month.then it's started all over again.i have searched on for videos found Dr jo videos had been doing them it's few days now but the balance exercise really made me sick with too many head turns.im glad I found your video there are not a lot of head turns. thank you.
Thank you so much for doing this. I have done VRT off and on for 3 years. I have wanted to do exercises at home but couldn't remember all that my therapist went through with me. Most of what you have shown in this video are the same. Looking forward to working through these exercises and then to move onto the next set of VRT. :)
Thank you so much for this video. I am 4 months post-covid and have been dealing with awful vestibular issues since, especially vertigo and imbalance. I just started these exercises and it feels promising. If anything, it definitely gave me more confidence that I'm not as unsteady as I feel. Going to keep them up and hope to see improvement!
Hey guys... at minute 4:03 she starts showing the exercises. She gives a great explanation at the beginning. However, you might be like me and be too desperate with your symptoms to hear the explanation at first. PS: thanks for the video! I appreciate it so much!
Thank you for taking the time to do these videos! I like how you have them divided into different levels. I’ve had vertigo for almost a month and they have been helping me!
@@vernifsiow1486 yes, that’s the only thing that works. Eliminate all fast food, soda, chocolate, cookies, coffee and some citrus fruits… magnesium,b2 and celery juice every single day…. I recommend this book call dizzy cook on RUclips
Am I the only one who has "attacks"? I can be fine, and then "boom" dizzy for weeks, or months! And thank you for the video, going to try these exercises.
You are not the only one, for me, boom, throw up for a long time, dizzy and nausea going on 5 months. I have BPPV but eply doesn't get rid of it. I am taking ginger which helps the nausea and starting these exercises.
Absolutely not. I have vertigo and it hits me the hardest at night. It feels like an attack. I look down a lot at my feet to make sure I’m walking correctly, then I look to see where I’m going and there is this feeling of going on a loop of a roller coaster. For me it hits at night, every night. Sometimes I throw up sometimes it’s just nausea. Meclizine helps it, but not every time. I’ve also noticed that if I have a cold it’s worse and taking Mucinex helps as well. I know Mucinex or other cold medicines are not good to take everyday, I don’t take it everyday and I don’t recommend taking it everyday. It’s not always the best feeling.
sorry to hear that, hope your feeling good at the moment, ups and downs, and lefts and rights for that matter!! But these exercises help, so do try them and I hope you all get some relief.
Thanks for the clear guidance of the exercise. I feel dizzy when I walk . However, once I sit down, I would be perfectly fine. The ENT doctor said my ears have no problem （w/o doing specific tests.). Ultrasound of cervical arteries to brain shows normal. MRI for my brain shows there is a spot the tiny vessels are clogged, which I did not notice. The neurologist referred me to have vestibular therapy. After 1 session I stopped due to the pandemic. I will follow your exercise now, hopefully my condition improves, thank you.
Margaret, you're most welcome. I'm glad you found my videos and sounds like this is a great next step for you. I think you'll find the most benefit from the walking exercises included in the beginner video and progressed in the intermediate and advanced videos. Take care.
Thank you. Great help. After a long hiatus,dizziness and imbalance returned. This video is a godsend, as I was not looking for it. It is related to an extended period in a known bad position while lying down with my neck scrunched. I know better. I feel it coming from my neck.
Just want to say thank you for such great videos! I was prescribed pt for Labrynthitis and I went a few times but unfortunately it was way too expensive for me to keep going. You are great at explaining and again 🙏 thank you!!
@Rachel - Great to hear the videos are working well for you and my explanations are helpful! Keep progressing through my vestibular rehab video series and focus on the exercises that are most in line with what you started in the clinic. Thank you so much for your comment!
How long did it take you to recover from labrynthitis and did it make you lightheaded and just feel off and exhausted because my doctor thinks I've got that and its been almost 2 months and still feel off
@@lightning8180 unfortunately I’m still dealing with symptoms and have now been diagnosed with vestibular migraine. It’s been over 2 years now and yes I have improved a lot even though I still don’t feel well. And yes I still get lightheaded and very fatigued easily.
@@rachelfritz8249 were you ever exposed to mold anywhere you lived because I've been reading about mold toxicity and how it can cause symptoms like these in people and it goes undiagnosed because most mainstream medical people don't know to look for it. I was thinking of doing a mold detox because I lived in a apartment that had mold damage for awhile and then after that I started getting sinus infections and sick easier and from what I've read thats spot on with mold poisoning. Glad you've improved some hope it fully goes away for you
@@lightning8180 no, and I also had allergy testing done that showed I’m not allergic to mold either! It’s so strange but I keep trying things to find the root cause! I honestly think it’s something environmental because I know a lot of people that live in the same town as me that are experiencing the same issues.
It is a very helpful for beginners who are trying to overcome this problem. I salute that I have have started for overcome this situation. By the by I am 80+ super senior citizen. Thanks for this video.
I have been diagnosed with Reactive Hypoglycemia, but my balance has been off for over 2 years. I feel more like I have Vestibular issues bc I have fallen a few times, but after changing my diet 2 yrs ago & falling, they stopped my bp meds saying it caused my bp to drop too low. I also have prism problems. Was seeing double both vertically & horizontally. Finally got glasses, but still have some horizontal double vision. I am 78 years old & thought I was doing great by changing my diet. They have done so many tests with normal results. I have taken my blood levels at least 2x a day. Always in normal range. I finally decided to try to find my own cure since I know my body better than they seem to. Thank you for these exercises. I pray that they will improve my balance issues.
Excellent video! I just started vestibular rehab PT today! Last week I had BPPV vertigo and my ENT doctor prescribed it! Now with your videos it will help a lot! Thanks so much! ❤️
CricketNewJersey, you're welcome and I'm glad you found my videos! It's great you're starting vestibular rehab! And thank you for subscribing to my channel!
@@MovementFunction I have residual dizziness..feels like vertigo is about to happen..imbalance in body..slight lightheadedness.. weakness while i for a while..is this exercise appropriate for my problem? Plz reply
Thanks for your comment and blessing. After you've completed the beginner video and are ready for the next level, check out the intermediate and advanced videos. Some other ones might be helpful, too, such as posture, cervical spine and balance. Please let me know if you have any further questions.
Hi there, I’ve been struggling after swimming, I feel the motion sensitivity massively. As part of my work I look up a lot as a window cleaner and think it might be a contributing factor. I’m going to give these a go! Thank you
Mathew, yes, the repetitive and sustained cervical extension (looking up) could definitely be a contributing factor. Have you seen a PT for evaluation? They could help you distinguish between a vestibular issue and cervical spine issue. All the best!
Thanks, I’ve been doing some vestibular excercises for years but noticed I may need a change. I tried this out and notice I have some nausea, so I think it’s great to try new excerises... thanks and look forward to looking through your channel.
Georgia, so glad you found my videos! Since you have been doing your own routine for a long time, feel free to peruse all my vestibular videos and add any exercises that are new and challenging for you. The variety will be helpful. All the best to you!
Thank you so much Dr. for this exercises.I found out that I have difficulty in doing with the eye movements..I will continue to do it every single day..👍
@@bhavnasewsunker7838 Yes, they do, but I also made a different video specifically for visually induced dizziness: ruclips.net/video/A_7I7zQ8T5c/видео.html
Hi and thank you for this series. I'm 71 and have noticed this year my balance has gotten much worse. I've always been a bit wobbly my whole life but now it needs some attention. I suspected vestibular issues all along as my ears often feel clogged due to allergies. Even when I know they are clear, balance is still an issue. I'm very active exercising at least 30 minutes a day alternating bowing Pilates reformer and rowing and pedaling every other day. Really looking forward to making progress and move through all the levels. Thanks for printable instructions!
Beletshachew Tadesse, yes these exercises will help improve balance and reduce spinning post-stroke. Modify them as necessary based on the individual's level of mobility and balance to be sure they are safe, such as doing them all sitting initially until they get used to the movements and can do them safely while standing. Progress to walking if/when the person is stable enough to do them safely. All the best!
Thank you Beth for this great video…have been working with the beginner exercises for 2 weeks…I felt a relief 5 or 6 days after…however , in the last 3 days…I felt dizziness…more than I did before…I did the 20 repetitions recommended ,on the 1st day…did I go to fast?. A bit afraid of recommencing….the standing exercises have been hard…what do you recommend ? I than you very much for your help…you are precise and a great teacher. Marie
Marie, it's common for people to recover in waves with highs and lows, or feeling some set backs, like two steps forward and one step backward... I recommend continuing the exercises with fewer reps and take the standing exercises one exercise at a time instead of trying to do all of them every time. Breaking up the program into more manageable sessions may help it feel more tolerable. Build up as you feel able. For many people, it can take about six weeks of consistent, daily performance to notice improvement. Try to be patient and keep going. :) All the best.
Hi ! The same thing happened to me the balance got more disturbed after 1 week of practice. How are you feeling now?? Did it go away, are you feeling better?
Super helpful, thank you!! I'll be going through your entire series. Long story shorter: I had an orientation session with a therapist after an extensive evaluation at Vanderbilt showed I had 60% less vestibular function in my left ear versus my right. I was not able to follow through with the therapy sessions due to traveling, and have been regretting it! I'm optimistic following through with your series will get me back on track. Thanks so much for making these available!!
@@donnamarinelli5437 Yes, stay positive and be patient. It can take 6 weeks or more of daily performance to notice a real difference, a marathon not a sprint. You might try making a short list of your symptoms, how often you experience them, what brings them on and the severity. Then check back in one week, two weeks, etc. and note any changes. That can help you stay motivated and engaged for the long haul. Good luck and please keep me posted!
@@MovementFunction i have the sitting down exercises I’m doing really well with them and the standing on one foot is getting better the walking exercise i find challenging i can’t go 10 times yet but I’m getting closer where i was off balance every day there for awhile i am starting to have a couple of good days I’m on 2 weeks & i will continue to this exercises ty !
@@donnamarinelli5437 Great news!! I'm happy to hear you're making solid progress and noticing improvement!! Keep up the fantastic work! Sounds like you might be ready for a progression of the seated exercises... As I mentioned to another viewer, I'll record and post the intermediate video next month, but in the meantime, you might try doing the seated exercises standing up. Stand close to a countertop with one hand on the counter for support. If it feels easy with your feet a comfortable distance apart, bring your feet closer together. Keep doing the same walking exercises as they are still challenging. This is just an option, no pressure. If you're feeling great with the current program and want to keep the seated exercises as your reinforcement/confidence builders, that's legit, too. Thanks for sharing your progress with me!
hey beth, thanks so much for making these videos ! A good majority of the other vestibular rehab exercises date back years and years ago, so its good to have these up to date videos ! just a few Qs: how many times per day should i be doing these exercises ? have you recorded the intermediate/hard exercises ? (i did all of these w/o too much trouble at all) thanks again ! legend
Gormo, thank you for your comment and questions! Since you are doing well with the beginner exercises, try doing them 2-3x/day. Also try increasing repetitions and increasing speed of movement. I haven't yet recorded the intermediate exercises but now that I know you're waiting for it, it'll be first on my list to record and release next month! For now, I'll give you a preview of the intermediate exercises. First, progress all of the seated exercises to standing. Stand with your feet a comfortable distance apart close to a countertop for support, then gradually move your feet together, then do them standing on one foot, then with one foot in front of the other. For the standing exercises in the beginner video, progress them by closing your eyes. Be careful with this and don't risk falling, so be sure to have your hand on a countertop or other sturdy support. I'll add more standing and walking exercises in the intermediate video but the above progressions will give you a head start and challenge your vestibular system to promote improved function. Hope these help and I'd love to hear how you do with them! Remember, safety first!
Gormo, good news, I just released my intermediate vestibular rehab video. Here's the link: ruclips.net/video/-syNzglsyM4/видео.html. You can also find it on my main channel page under videos. Give it a try and let me know how you do and if you have any questions.
Thank you so much for all your hard work on this, Beth! This is helping me so much with some vestibular dysfunction which began shortly after receiving a combo covid/flu vaccine at the end of October. This helps, Thank you!
Is there anywhere we can access paper copies of these exercises like I get when I go to PT at my doctors office? It’s a lot to write down, and I get dizzy hunting for things on my IPad ! Thanks..this would be helpful.
Thank you so much for your videos I find them really good! I am very inconsistent with both tandem stance and standing on one leg . My right side a lot better than left ! Do you think consistency comes eventually?
Karen, you're welcome! Glad you're finding them helpful! it's common to have one leg stronger than the other for many reasons. Some of us have a dominant leg (like a dominant arm). Injuries, habitual movement patterns and other things contribute as well. With practice, symmetry tends to improve but don't worry about your left and right sides performing exactly the same.
I don’t even know how to thank you. I had vertigo attack six months ago, and I suffer from dizziness ever since. The doctor has given up on me.I have started your exercises recently and really hope they will help. Thank you so much
Would these exercises help with cervical instability as well if that is the cause of someone's vestibular dysfunction? On that same note would you consider doing a video for cervical instability? It would be greatly appreciated by those in the EDS community where there is very little help or information and limited resources on the subject.
A. Zavarelli, that's a great question. Best to check with a doctor before starting these exercises. They may be helpful to someone with cervical instability with a few adjustments. First, perform a slight chin tuck with each exercise and keep the head movements very small, especially the head nod. Decrease reps to 3-5 max. Performing head movements with too much range of motion, speed or repetition may be counterproductive and aggravating, even harmful with severe instability. I will add cervical instability to my list of videos to make in the future. I can tell you now that the primary focus should be on small, slow stabilizing movements, just a few repetitions. In my experience working with people with EDS, it is very easy to do too much. Finding a physical therapist with experience with EDS in the local community would be a great resource.
I hope you're well. I just posted a video with cervical stabilization exercises. ruclips.net/video/2fTvfpcSdX4/видео.html. Be sure to check with your doctor before starting the exercises.
Hallelujah! I’m so glad I found these exercises!!! I am a teacher of the deaf and when I began teaching deaf children I had normal hearing. However I’ve developed Autoimmune Inner Ear Disorder. I have issues with imbalance but not dizziness. I thankful that the crystals in my semicircular canals are still in place. However, I love to dance and want to continue being able to do a turn without losing my footing! THANK YOU so much for these exercises! I’m going to begin them right away.
Hi, I’m going to give theses exercises a try. I’ve been having vertigo and dizziness symptoms for over three months know and it has aggravated my anxiety. I’ve been told I have vestibular migraine but my symptoms of feeling off balance are every day, very frustrating as I’m very active person. I’ve been prescribed meds for balance but I don’t want to depend on them. I really hope these exercises work. How many times a day should I do these exercises and do these exercises help prevent vertigo? Thank you
Josie, I suggest starting these exercises once/day and do them at night because they can make you feel dizzier and tired when you first start them. Once you get used to them and no longer feel tired or more dizzy after doing them, then you could try them earlier in the day. Also, if you have been prescribed meclizine, it's important to note that meclizine inhibits your vestibular system and will decrease the effectiveness of these exercises. I can't tell you to take or not to take any medication - ask your doctor. These exercises can help prevent vertigo when it's due to vestibular migraine, as you have been diagnosed. Make sure you are breathing while doing these exercises and not holding your breath. I suggest you try my breathing exercise video to help you with your anxiety and to make sure you are breathing well while doing the vestibular exercises. Good luck and please let me know how it goes!
Hi, thank u for the video. Do we hv to do all the exercises at one go, or cld we split them up n complete them over couple of sessions? The dizziness I am experiencing is quite debilitating.
Patricia, you can definitely split them up and complete over a couple of sessions. Either way is fine. It sounds like splitting them up might help you tolerate them better, so give that a try.
@Sidney - You're welcome. Start with once a day and if you feel good with that, work up to 2-3x/day. Shoot for about 20 minutes/day total. It's normal to feel an increase in symptoms while doing the exercises, but it should subside in about 15 minutes.
@Lyz - At the end of the beginner video and start of the intermediate video, I include recommendations for when to move to intermediate based on how you're doing with the exercises and your baseline balance (vs. time because everyone responds differently). In essence, you want to be able to complete all of the exercises with minimal dizziness that goes away in a few minutes. And you want to have good baseline balance so that you can do the intermediate exercises safely. Good luck and keep going, Lyz!
Excellent question, Lucy. It depends on the severity of your symptoms and how dizzy the exercises make you feel. For mild to moderate symptoms, try the exercises. With severe symptoms, wait until your symptoms decrease. Any increase in dizziness you feel from the exercises should subside within 20 minutes. Any longer than 20 minutes, back off on the exercises. You might also try doing some but not all of the exercises if you're already feeling moderate dizziness, so it doesn't have to be all or none. Or you could try breaking up the exercises into two sessions at different times of the day. There is no easy answer to this as everyone is different, but feel free to try out different approaches and see what works best for you. Good luck!! Hang in there and keep going.
Thank you, it's been torturous the past 2 years. It wasn't explained to me that they're supposed to make you dizzy and I only got 2 exercises which isn't enough. I also spent more time worrying what it is instead and trying to treat inflammation when it's a neurological problem. Going to be dedicated this time!
@@MovementFunction it'd day 4 and my head pressure is awful, haven't done the exercises for a couple of hours. Is this the brain getting used to the exercises?
@@watermelonineasterhay It could be, hard to say for sure. After four days in a row, take a day off the exercises. Instead, I suggest doing some relaxing breathing exercises and ideally take a walk outside weather permitting. We tend to hold our breath/ breathe shallowly when stressed, anxious, etc., which could be part of your head pressure. You could try my breathing exercise video: ruclips.net/video/04Z4t9udlmo/видео.html. There are also a ton of breathing exercises/meditation videos on RUclips.
Hello first, thank you for these exercises. I have a question please. I have been suffering from dizziness and balance resolve for 4 months. I used to feel slight symptoms, but 20 days ago I felt very dizzy. Dizziness and imbalance in walking I did the exercises that I put on and continued for 15 days, but I felt that my eyes were hurting. I apologize for prolonging thank you
You're welcome, Soufiane. Your eyes shouldn't hurt doing the exercises. You might be moving too fast or going too far when doing the exercises. Try to slow down and not move your head/finger/eyes as far when doing movements for a few days and see if that helps. Also, whatever triggered the relapse 20 days ago might require further evaluation. I suggest you check with your doctor and ask for another evaluation to determine the best treatment for you. All the best!
thank you. my eent doctor wanted me to go to a rehab clinic daily. but i can't afford to miss that much work. nice to be able to do these exercises with you on my own time schedule. thanks!
My husband had COVID in Oct 2020 and a balance issue hit and he fell many times. Still has balance issue so we are starting on your exercises as Drs don’t know what to do. Been to ENT hearing specialist and Neurologist n they don’t know. Went to PT and she said she couldn’t help him after 3 visits. Thank you we are going to try your exercises.
Margaret, I hope these exercises are helpful for your husband. He may also benefit from the balance series, starting with this one: ruclips.net/video/-xkjvDCLxRs/видео.html. Thank you for subscribing to my channel!
This is such a great video with so much helpful info! Thanks for making it so easy to understand and with suggesting ways to help. I really appreciate it! ❤
I bought the pdf of the exercises from Beth's website and I found that worked really well with this video. The instructions were really clear and well done. I did find the last two walking exercises I couldnt do as I kept stumbling. But that is just me I suspect - will focus more on the sitting exercises and then revisit
Ben, I am so glad the pdf is working well for you to go along with the video! Keep up the good work and the last two walking exercises will get easier with practice. Building up with the sitting exercises and then standing exercises, progressing to the walking exercises is fantastic. Thank you so much for posting your comment!
Thank you so much for this video. I have uncompensated vestibulitis. I have it for several years following a long-time bout with vertigo. I had physical therapy much like what you are showing but I need to re-start my exercise program at home.
I recommend doing the exercises daily. If you have a very busy day or are already doing some activity that is provocative for you, then it is fine to skip the exercises that day.
Wow .. thank you so much for these exercises… I’ve been looking for these .. ever since I was as child I had problems with motion sickness… I can’t read or use my cell phone while I’m in the car .. I can’t go to a busy shopping center either … eye strain, nausea, etc .. for this reason I’ve been working night shifts for the last 15 years because during the day there’s too much motion that my eyes won’t be able to handle .. I used to even get migraine headaches when I work day shifts or when there’s too much motion going on … I can’t have too much continuous sound either .. I’ve been wearing glasses since I was little .. eyes are always healthy according to eye doctor .. anyways I will start practicing.. hopefully one day I will be able to go to six flags or go on a driving trip .. Thanks again for the exercises
MalluStyle MultiMedia, You're welcome and I'm glad you found my channel! I hope these exercises are helpful for you. General motion sickness is not the same as motion sickness caused by vestibular dysfunction, but it sounds like you possibly have several things going on with your history of vision correction and migraines. In addition to this beginner level video, you might check out my videos on Visually-Induced Motion Sickness and Vestibular Migraine. Here are the links: ruclips.net/video/A_7I7zQ8T5c/видео.html, ruclips.net/video/uWVdZEX36iU/видео.html. There are others in the Vestibular Rehab playlist that might be helpful for you, too. All the best!
Hello! I have updated the video description with a list of the exercises along with recommendations for how often to do the exercises. Here's to your healing, health and happiness! All the best to you all!
Very beautiful !!
This was Great thanks you so much.
Do we do these exercises for whole two weeks before moving to intermediate ...really thankful for these exercises
@@chillywilly2021 At the end of the video, I included some suggested goals to achieve before moving on to intermediate. Some people may need only a few days, others might need a few weeks. Check the end of the video for the suggestions and see where you are, then progress to intermediate when you are ready.
thanks for this video.
The fact that you took the time to make these videos, and make access available to so many people who need them... gives me hope for humanity. And, that's saying something.
ListenAndObserve, your thoughtful and generous feedback means a great deal to me and keeps me inspired to continue making these videos. Thank you so much!!
People like you are proof that angels exist
Blessings to you Beth Wagner !!!
When you get these kinds of feelings I hope you find a way to pay her back if it was so valuable to you
I agree! What a blessing!
I’m on to day 3 and already feeling more balanced. Going for 6 weeks, no fail. ❤
As we first start do we feel a bit worse as being dizzy and does it gradually get better...are there VRT exercises as well to help with visual movement and dizziness
Keep going even if it feels difficult ❤this lady has helped me so much so just do what she says to do and you will get there
I have been struggling with dizziness for over 2 months now. All blood tests and MRI results were normal. My PCP and the neurologist were clueless. So I finally decided to try Acupuncture. The Acupuncturist was the first one to mention a possible issue with the Vestibular nerve and that is how I ended up here. I will be diligently trying these exercises for the next 4 weeks. Thanks a lot for giving me that hope. Really appreciate you taking the time to create this content. You have no idea how many blessings you are getting from people like me.
I had dizziness and imbalance for 4 months now. Have had ALL of the tests and everything is"normal". Also was told that I don't have a vestibular component to my dizziness. Going to give these exercises a try anyway. It wouldn't hurt at this point. I'm also seeing a chiropractor for potential cervicogenic dizziness. Have just been 3 times but it seems to aggravate the dizziness right now. So hoping these exercises aid in eliminating that. I've been off work and ready to get back to normal.
Hello! The same exact thing has just happened to me. I just got home from my long awaited ENT appt where I was told that my vestibular nerves would not react. Not sure what the cause was but I have been off for about a month now. Did any of this work for you?
@@kathysykes5619 My ENT specialist and neurologist feel that it’s not vestibular since I don’t have all the other issues like nausea and vertigo. I have started the exercises and have my good and bad days. I try to stay sane by sticking to my routines. Luckily it’s summer break for me but I am really hoping this gets better before schools reopen.
@@brocbikes3090 I have seen the acupuncturist 2 times and had good and bad days ever since. He told me that if it doesn’t improve in 4 weeks it’s beyond him. Trying to stick to my routines and stay sane in the meantime. Luckily it’s summer break for me now.
Checking back In. I have been doing the exercises 2 times a day for about 5 days now. My head is still in a haze but I do feel better about my balance. Going to keep at it and I will check back in.
day 2 and I'm already feeling less off balanced amazing, thank you so much and God bless you for helping people with these videos
YamyZayas, wonderful! Keep up the great work! Thank you for your blessings! All the best to you.
Great video! I was unfortunately misdiagnosed several years ago with BPPV. I was happy to get a clear diagnosis from my PT. It was a vestibular neuritis causes by sinus issues and barometric pressure changes. I do these type of exercises when I need them. I so grateful to have this knowledge so I can prevent vertigo as much as possible. When vertigo first occurred I had no idea what was wrong and it was quite frightening.
Debbie, I'm so glad you found a PT who helped you with a correct diagnosis and proper treatment. Feel free to keep my vestibular rehab series handy for a refresher/review as you need. Thank you for your comment!
@@MovementFunction Thats definitely my plan is to reference the exercises and videos as symptoms crop up. Knowledge is key to self care especially with vestibular issues. Thanks so much
Hello My name is Francisco, i 'm mexican and had a stroke in 2017, i ' ve doing for two weeks the excersize, i think is helping me with motion sensitive, thank you, i am very grateful and i think You 're adorable
Hola Francisco! I'm glad the exercises are helping you recover from your stroke!! Thank you for your comment and keep up the good work!
I don’t know if it’s the placebo effect but after the first day I actually feel better. Thank you for sharing
I have dealt with BPPV for 20 years (after TBI) -one session every few years usually took care of it.
The BPPV symptoms plus just imbalance most of the time came back this past year. (Just went through breast cancer treatment and some of the chemo meds caused "dizziness" also diagnosed with Eustacian Tube Dysfunction that didn't help. My ENT had me do the Epley maneuver on one side once a day for 14 days and the other side for 14 days. It has helped with the BPPV but still dealing with balance/imbalance issues so am praying this therapy helps. Started it today. Thank you!!!!
Thank you so much for these exercises!! I've had dizziness for almost 1 year (it'll be a year in Feb). In July 2024, an MRI showed I had an acoustic neuroma, aka benign brain tumor. On 10/24/24, most of the tumor was successfully removed. However, I still have dizziness! I will be having vestibular testing done in a few days, then back to the surgeon for a follow-up appt & the test results. I've been going through PT & it has helped me get stronger, but the dizziness is still bad. I'm praying the testing will show what's going on & that your exercises will help. TY again! I know Holy Spirit led me to your video!🙌🏾🎉
Thank you Beth! This helped me al lot through a very difficult recovery after having Vestular neuronitis and profound deafness in the left ear. The first time I did these exercises I cried all the way. But they HELPED. Everyday better than the previous day. God bless!
I was in a pretty bad ATV accident and this video with all of the information, tips (and goals to reach prior to progressing to the intermediate phase) has helped me more in 1 week than the last 6 weeks of PT. Thank you ever so much! ❤
Been living with dizziness/vertigo for weeks… praying these exercises help. I just started them today.
Has it got better?
@ I was diagnosed with BPPV. I have ongoing dizziness, yet recovering from my episodes back in October. Been going to PT as well as these videos… it’s a very slow process. Like a sprained ankle- as my ENT explained. Some days I feel ok, some I Don’t. Anxiety has a lot to do with it, but I’m not giving up.
It all started when I turned 50- hormone changes and stress from work. It hasn’t been a very fun last few months.
I've been suffering from neck problems, shoulder problems, pain, stiffness, headaches, dizziness, vision problems and troubles breathing for years. No doctor or physical therapist has helped me even remotely and I've been seeking answers on my own for 2 years now. Your videos have given me hope! Just following along slowly and I can feel a difference in my neck and eyesight already. I have a lot of work to do to recover, but your videos have given me so much understanding of what's going on with my body and how to make progress, I think I can see myself reaching a normal level of mobility and ability to exercise. I will be working on this, my breathing, and core strength and coordination until I recover. Thank you!!!
Wow, I'm thrilled to hear that you are feeling a difference in longstanding symptoms and that the information and exercises in this video (and some of my other videos) are helping you recover!! I'm very excited you found my channel. Thank you for sharing your experience and progress so far. I'm so glad you can see a brighter, more mobile life for yourself ahead. Keep up that vision and the amazing work you're doing! All the best!
Hai,
Which vedio helped you,
Iam facing the same problem
I’ve been struggling with the same problems for years and a new friend mentioned vestibular migraines and to look more into it. I hope this helps me as it did you!
Have been feeling the same symptoms for almost 2 months. Feel helpless, depressed and can't function much. Are you guys still able to go to work?
@@StaceyMane I have been on and off work because of the issue. I am able to work part time now, I tried full time and it still is too much, but I feel so much better than 2 years ago. I don't feel desperate or hopeless anymore, even though things aren't perfect. I used to constantly hold my breath and I've really learned to breathe through movement and not get stuck. Anytime my neck or back hurts it's almost guaranteed I've been holding breath. Also got rid of a daily habit that was really harming me.
Beth, I have already watched your video twice. I am amazed at the quality of the content and the delivery. VERY clear and educational. I don't know how to make this even better. It is perfect.
I love the clarity in your delivery and the fact that there's no fluffwith the info you present. I have committed to spend the next four weeks doing these exercises with a view to giving a public testimonial to this video
Any news? How did it help you?
This was so simple and straightforward; it made it easy to do these exercises. I'm glad I found you.
I appreciate the little tips on good body positioning, like "chin at this angle" etc. I've been going to a physical therapist for a few weeks due to PPD, and I like your routine, with progressions, better. I've improved so much in 2 weeks of doing this daily that I'm moving on to intermediate level. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge with us.
I have been going in a rabbit hole chase too..have started PT but found a friend who luckily gave me this link. I have started to work on these exercises...thank you dr beth!!
I've been dealing with dizziness for 8 weeks and cleared of ENT related issues. It's been brutal, but I finally got approved to see a vestibular specialist in 4 weeks. This video at least let's me know what to expect. Thank you
How did it go
Many thanks. This is really what I need after a second dreadful bout of vestibular neuritis: nausea, tinnitus, vertigo. The doctor said: you will never get much better, but I am hoping to be able to cycle again, currently impossible.
Have you tried the epley maneuver?
Indeed yes, made me very uncomfortable! But after several doctor’s visits it was determined by an otoneurologist to be vestibular neuritis.
@@garthly are you better?
Thank you so much. I have terrible imbalance issues. My eyes also have a hard time focusing. No nausea or dizziness. Has been going on for so long. Nothing seems to have helped. Your videos give me hope.
Doc, simply stated, of all the videos I have studied for vertigo and balance issues, this video is a total, effective, simple program to follow, and made with caring and love. Than k you and God Bless
I am starting from today, i am going through vastibular issue due to virus attack in my inner ear, though all other symptoms mostly solved except balance issue most i am starting this exercises from today. Thank you mam
Two weeks into this and I’m noticing def improvement. 🌈. Going to 6 weeks, no skipping it.
Thank you.I was diagnosed with Vestibular Schwannoma and I have eyes focusing problems,VOR and dizzines with light sensitivity, I losy my Vestibular nerve and hear nerv.that works great🥰
These are the same exercises I experienced with a local PPPD PT, yet your personal relatability and encouragement while remaining professional were missing from my visits with the PT here. He was knowledgable and not rude yet robot -like. Emotions , anxiety, and need for explanations of goals were involved in this disorder for me so I stopped attending my PT visits after about 6 visits:(. I am thankful that I discovered your videos and will begin my recovery again with your more personable approach. Thank you. Regarding your request for suggestions for additional PPPD related topics, I am very interested in how traumatic life events play into the onset and possible exacerbation of symptoms related to this vestibular disorder.
Hi Ms. Beth, I'm new here to your channel, i do realize that this video was made a year ago but im experiencing vestibular complications which led to vertigo which upon research has led me to your channel. I've tried everything and was told that rehab will help me but I can't afford it as of yet so here I am to give you a try. thanks in advance.
Yes helped a lot. BTW, physical therapists in my health network only offered me the Eppley maneuver- which might help some but maybe not some with total vestibular loss. I felt like they didn’t really
know what to do otherwise. Instead, your help with adaptive exercises was much more effective. And it was free and easy to follow right from my home! If I lived near you, I would definitely try to avail myself of your help in person. Thank you again!!
This has been so helpful in my post concussion recovery! Today I completed all exercises completely for the first time :)
Fantastic!! Hurray! I'm glad to hear it and thank you for sharing your progress with us!
Thank you for these videos! They’re a help for remembering how to do my exercises properly after my PT session. My PT has given me the thumbs up to add more on my own as I feel able.
You're welcome, Heather! That's great you're independent with your program and able to add more exercises that fit your needs based on what you've already accomplished in PT and what will be helpful to keep you healthy and strong.
Thanks so much for these basic exercises, doing them has helped so much. I’ve been going down so many rabbit holes chasing the psychological effects of a vestibular disturbance as it’s been undiagnosed for so long. Only learnt about it recently and this video has been so helpful because it’s simple and a great start point to not only start rehabilitation but getting my confidence back walking and moving.
@ Vince - You're very welcome! Thank you for sharing your experience! I'm thrilled that the exercises are helping you start your recovery and improve your confidence to walk and move. I'm so happy you see that connection. Keep up the great work! Please let me know if you have any questions and I'd love to hear about your continued progress.
I have all three things wrong . I hope I can find these again and try them thankyou
Really great video, it really works after 2-3 days exercise. Once again thanks for uploading such video. God bless you.
Thanks a lot for these! I am 3 weeks out of a 8 hour surgery to remove a vestibular schwannoma. It's been a rough recovery full of dizziness, vertigo, and feeling unstable. I'm going to these often to help with my rehab! Your explanations and instructions are GREAT!
You're welcome! Thank you for your comment. I'm glad you're finding my video helpful! Sounds like you're starting at a good time (3 weeks post-op) and you're highly motivated. It's easy to push too hard with the exercises, so take your time and know that this is more of a marathon than a sprint... If you get too dizzy from the exercises, take a break and back off on the intensity to let your system rest, then return to them. Any increase in symptoms should dissipate within about 20 minutes of completing the exercises. All the best!
@@MovementFunction thanks a lot! I'm just wondering how long it will take for me to stop having the symptoms altogether. It's still pretty new like you said so I may just be jumping the gun on worrying but unstable, dizziness, and feeling off is not a good feeling day in and day out. I'm also doing formal PT only once a week, but they gave me stuff to do at home. About 5 that are comparable to yours. I like yours better Lol.
@@jrock213 I had a stroke and a brain surgery on December 2018 and still am very dizzy at the point of spending all day on bed. I hope these exercises can help me get over my 2 year chronic dizziness.
@@MovementFunction I had a brain tumor removed and a stroke in December 2018 but am still dizzy to a pojnt that I can't leave my bed. I really hope these exercises can help me with my chronic dizziness.
@@edithdlp8045 so sorry to hear that! Brain issues are no joke I'm still dealing with certain things myself. Takes getting used to. I Pray these exercises help you out.
hello.thank you so much for this video it seems easy.going to try it soon.i have inner ear infection had been suffering with it for years.i went to the ent to remove ear wax and after removing the wax I noticed I have imbalance.i had been to physical therapy and the Dr gave me some exercises to do for the balance.i was very sick with vertigo nausea dizziness and balance problems.the physical therapists told me I'm walking one side.i did feel much better for a month.then it's started all over again.i have searched on for videos found Dr jo videos had been doing them it's few days now but the balance exercise really made me sick with too many head turns.im glad I found your video there are not a lot of head turns.
thank you.
Thank you so much for doing this. I have done VRT off and on for 3 years. I have wanted to do exercises at home but couldn't remember all that my therapist went through with me. Most of what you have shown in this video are the same. Looking forward to working through these exercises and then to move onto the next set of VRT. :)
Looking forward to VRT exercises as well...do we need to do these exercises regularly to prevent reoccurrence??
Thank you so much for this video. I am 4 months post-covid and have been dealing with awful vestibular issues since, especially vertigo and imbalance. I just started these exercises and it feels promising. If anything, it definitely gave me more confidence that I'm not as unsteady as I feel. Going to keep them up and hope to see improvement!
Hey guys... at minute 4:03 she starts showing the exercises. She gives a great explanation at the beginning. However, you might be like me and be too desperate with your symptoms to hear the explanation at first. PS: thanks for the video! I appreciate it so much!
Thank you for taking the time to do these videos! I like how you have them divided into different levels. I’ve had vertigo for almost a month and they have been helping me!
Miki, You're very welcome and thank you for your feedback! I'm glad they are helping you! All the best!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
I hope good things come back to you for being so generous with all of us. ♡
Gerrie, you're very welcome! Thank you very much for your kind comment and wishes!
I was diagnosed with vestibular migraine 2 months ago . I changed my diet and now I’m going to try this therapy thank you so much
Does it help ?
@@vernifsiow1486 yes, that’s the only thing that works. Eliminate all fast food, soda, chocolate, cookies, coffee and some citrus fruits… magnesium,b2 and celery juice every single day…. I recommend this book call dizzy cook on RUclips
Am I the only one who has "attacks"? I can be fine, and then "boom" dizzy for weeks, or months! And thank you for the video, going to try these exercises.
You are not the only one, for me, boom, throw up for a long time, dizzy and nausea going on 5 months. I have BPPV but eply doesn't get rid of it. I am taking ginger which helps the nausea and starting these exercises.
Absolutely not. I have vertigo and it hits me the hardest at night. It feels like an attack. I look down a lot at my feet to make sure I’m walking correctly, then I look to see where I’m going and there is this feeling of going on a loop of a roller coaster. For me it hits at night, every night. Sometimes I throw up sometimes it’s just nausea. Meclizine helps it, but not every time. I’ve also noticed that if I have a cold it’s worse and taking Mucinex helps as well. I know Mucinex or other cold medicines are not good to take everyday, I don’t take it everyday and I don’t recommend taking it everyday. It’s not always the best feeling.
You are definitely not alone! In good company.
Not alone for sure, same miserable symptoms from my side. Hope this helps.
sorry to hear that, hope your feeling good at the moment, ups and downs, and lefts and rights for that matter!! But these exercises help, so do try them and I hope you all get some relief.
Your video was a godsend. The Epley maneuver cured my vertigo by I am still wobbly. I am excited to start this process
Thanks for the clear guidance of the exercise. I feel dizzy when I walk . However, once I sit down, I would be perfectly fine. The ENT doctor said my ears have no problem （w/o doing specific tests.). Ultrasound of cervical arteries to brain shows normal. MRI for my brain shows there is a spot the tiny vessels are clogged, which I did not notice. The neurologist referred me to have vestibular therapy. After 1 session I stopped due to the pandemic. I will follow your exercise now, hopefully my condition improves, thank you.
Margaret, you're most welcome. I'm glad you found my videos and sounds like this is a great next step for you. I think you'll find the most benefit from the walking exercises included in the beginner video and progressed in the intermediate and advanced videos. Take care.
Any update, and did the exercises work?
How are the exercises going
Thank you. Great help.
After a long hiatus,dizziness and imbalance returned. This video is a godsend, as I was not looking for it. It is related to an extended period in a known bad position while lying down with my neck scrunched. I know better. I feel it coming from my neck.
Just want to say thank you for such great videos! I was prescribed pt for Labrynthitis and I went a few times but unfortunately it was way too expensive for me to keep going. You are great at explaining and again 🙏 thank you!!
@Rachel - Great to hear the videos are working well for you and my explanations are helpful! Keep progressing through my vestibular rehab video series and focus on the exercises that are most in line with what you started in the clinic. Thank you so much for your comment!
How long did it take you to recover from labrynthitis and did it make you lightheaded and just feel off and exhausted because my doctor thinks I've got that and its been almost 2 months and still feel off
@@lightning8180 unfortunately I’m still dealing with symptoms and have now been diagnosed with vestibular migraine. It’s been over 2 years now and yes I have improved a lot even though I still don’t feel well. And yes I still get lightheaded and very fatigued easily.
@@rachelfritz8249 were you ever exposed to mold anywhere you lived because I've been reading about mold toxicity and how it can cause symptoms like these in people and it goes undiagnosed because most mainstream medical people don't know to look for it. I was thinking of doing a mold detox because I lived in a apartment that had mold damage for awhile and then after that I started getting sinus infections and sick easier and from what I've read thats spot on with mold poisoning. Glad you've improved some hope it fully goes away for you
@@lightning8180 no, and I also had allergy testing done that showed I’m not allergic to mold either! It’s so strange but I keep trying things to find the root cause! I honestly think it’s something environmental because I know a lot of people that live in the same town as me that are experiencing the same issues.
It is a very helpful for beginners who are trying to overcome this problem. I salute that I have have started for overcome this situation. By the by I am 80+ super senior citizen. Thanks for this video.
Today is my first time going to continue
I have been diagnosed with Reactive Hypoglycemia, but my balance has been off for over 2 years. I feel more like I have Vestibular issues bc I have fallen a few times, but after changing my diet 2 yrs ago & falling, they stopped my bp meds saying it caused my bp to drop too low.
I also have prism problems. Was seeing double both vertically & horizontally. Finally got glasses, but still have some horizontal double vision. I am 78 years old & thought I was doing great by changing my diet. They have done so many tests with normal results. I have taken my blood levels at least 2x a day. Always in normal range.
I finally decided to try to find my own cure since I know my body better than they seem to. Thank you for these exercises. I pray that they will improve my balance issues.
Any improvement?
Excellent video! I just started vestibular rehab PT today! Last week I had BPPV vertigo and my ENT doctor prescribed it! Now with your videos it will help a lot! Thanks so much! ❤️
CricketNewJersey, you're welcome and I'm glad you found my videos! It's great you're starting vestibular rehab! And thank you for subscribing to my channel!
@@MovementFunction I have residual dizziness..feels like vertigo is about to happen..imbalance in body..slight lightheadedness.. weakness while i for a while..is this exercise appropriate for my problem? Plz reply
This is excellent. The exercises and advice are just what the doctor ordered.
Conor, that's great to hear! I'm glad you found my videos and thank you for your comment!
Thanks God he bring me here
This was awesome. Im an occupational therapist and this demonstration was very helpful
Thank you so much. Very informative. Will try these exercises. Hope to see more videos. God bless you Doc.
Thanks for your comment and blessing. After you've completed the beginner video and are ready for the next level, check out the intermediate and advanced videos. Some other ones might be helpful, too, such as posture, cervical spine and balance. Please let me know if you have any further questions.
Hello. How are you doing these?
Amazing! I had residual dizziness from BBV and I had some immediate relief after doing these exercises. Thank you so much!
Hi there, I’ve been struggling after swimming, I feel the motion sensitivity massively. As part of my work I look up a lot as a window cleaner and think it might be a contributing factor. I’m going to give these a go! Thank you
Mathew, yes, the repetitive and sustained cervical extension (looking up) could definitely be a contributing factor. Have you seen a PT for evaluation? They could help you distinguish between a vestibular issue and cervical spine issue. All the best!
Thanks, I’ve been doing some vestibular excercises for years but noticed I may need a change. I tried this out and notice I have some nausea, so I think it’s great to try new excerises... thanks and look forward to looking through your channel.
Georgia, so glad you found my videos! Since you have been doing your own routine for a long time, feel free to peruse all my vestibular videos and add any exercises that are new and challenging for you. The variety will be helpful. All the best to you!
this is my first experience with vertigo, I am so grateful for your clear exercise instructions and making them easily available!!
Thank you for the lucid presentation
Awesome videos you are doing doing a great human service. God bless
Thank you so much Dr. for this exercises.I found out that I have difficulty in doing with the eye movements..I will continue to do it every single day..👍
Henry, you're welcome and I hope the exercises help! All the best.
@@MovementFunction hi do these help with visual dizziness
@@bhavnasewsunker7838 Yes, they do, but I also made a different video specifically for visually induced dizziness: ruclips.net/video/A_7I7zQ8T5c/видео.html
@@MovementFunction thank you so much for this
Did they help with your eye any updates
Hi and thank you for this series. I'm 71 and have noticed this year my balance has gotten much worse. I've always been a bit wobbly my whole life but now it needs some attention. I suspected vestibular issues all along as my ears often feel clogged due to allergies. Even when I know they are clear, balance is still an issue.
I'm very active exercising at least 30 minutes a day alternating bowing Pilates reformer and rowing and pedaling every other day.
Really looking forward to making progress and move through all the levels.
Thanks for printable instructions!
Dear Dr, thank you for your kindness on this. does this help for post stroke balance and spinning?
Beletshachew Tadesse, yes these exercises will help improve balance and reduce spinning post-stroke. Modify them as necessary based on the individual's level of mobility and balance to be sure they are safe, such as doing them all sitting initially until they get used to the movements and can do them safely while standing. Progress to walking if/when the person is stable enough to do them safely. All the best!
Thanks much for these exercise God Bess you Amen 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thank you Beth for this great video…have been working with the beginner exercises for 2 weeks…I felt a relief 5 or 6 days after…however , in the last 3 days…I felt dizziness…more than I did before…I did the 20 repetitions recommended ,on the 1st day…did I go to fast?. A bit afraid of recommencing….the standing exercises have been hard…what do you recommend ? I than you very much for your help…you are precise and a great teacher.
Marie
Marie, it's common for people to recover in waves with highs and lows, or feeling some set backs, like two steps forward and one step backward... I recommend continuing the exercises with fewer reps and take the standing exercises one exercise at a time instead of trying to do all of them every time. Breaking up the program into more manageable sessions may help it feel more tolerable. Build up as you feel able. For many people, it can take about six weeks of consistent, daily performance to notice improvement. Try to be patient and keep going. :) All the best.
Hi ! The same thing happened to me the balance got more disturbed after 1 week of practice. How are you feeling now?? Did it go away, are you feeling better?
Super helpful, thank you!! I'll be going through your entire series. Long story shorter: I had an orientation session with a therapist after an extensive evaluation at Vanderbilt showed I had 60% less vestibular function in my left ear versus my right. I was not able to follow through with the therapy sessions due to traveling, and have been regretting it! I'm optimistic following through with your series will get me back on track. Thanks so much for making these available!!
Thank you very much for your video . I loved it ❤️
@Tagouhi - You're most welcome! I'm glad you liked it!
Tried for the first time, dizzy right away, wil keep working on it
I have that rocking motion feeling & vertigo occasionally so i will be trying these .. I hope they work thank you 🙏🏼
Donna, let me know how they work for you! Take care.
@@MovementFunction i will let you know i just got finished my third night .. i intend to keep doing them i will keep positive.. ty
@@donnamarinelli5437 Yes, stay positive and be patient. It can take 6 weeks or more of daily performance to notice a real difference, a marathon not a sprint. You might try making a short list of your symptoms, how often you experience them, what brings them on and the severity. Then check back in one week, two weeks, etc. and note any changes. That can help you stay motivated and engaged for the long haul. Good luck and please keep me posted!
@@MovementFunction i have the sitting down exercises I’m doing really well with them and the standing on one foot is getting better the walking exercise i find challenging i can’t go 10 times yet but I’m getting closer where i was off balance every day there for awhile i am starting to have a couple of good days I’m on 2 weeks & i will continue to this exercises ty !
@@donnamarinelli5437 Great news!! I'm happy to hear you're making solid progress and noticing improvement!! Keep up the fantastic work! Sounds like you might be ready for a progression of the seated exercises... As I mentioned to another viewer, I'll record and post the intermediate video next month, but in the meantime, you might try doing the seated exercises standing up. Stand close to a countertop with one hand on the counter for support. If it feels easy with your feet a comfortable distance apart, bring your feet closer together. Keep doing the same walking exercises as they are still challenging. This is just an option, no pressure. If you're feeling great with the current program and want to keep the seated exercises as your reinforcement/confidence builders, that's legit, too. Thanks for sharing your progress with me!
I have never been told any thing about these movements and I have had this problem for awhile, thank you so much
hey beth, thanks so much for making these videos ! A good majority of the other vestibular rehab exercises date back years and years ago, so its good to have these up to date videos !
just a few Qs:
how many times per day should i be doing these exercises ?
have you recorded the intermediate/hard exercises ?
(i did all of these w/o too much trouble at all)
thanks again ! legend
Gormo, thank you for your comment and questions! Since you are doing well with the beginner exercises, try doing them 2-3x/day. Also try increasing repetitions and increasing speed of movement. I haven't yet recorded the intermediate exercises but now that I know you're waiting for it, it'll be first on my list to record and release next month! For now, I'll give you a preview of the intermediate exercises. First, progress all of the seated exercises to standing. Stand with your feet a comfortable distance apart close to a countertop for support, then gradually move your feet together, then do them standing on one foot, then with one foot in front of the other. For the standing exercises in the beginner video, progress them by closing your eyes. Be careful with this and don't risk falling, so be sure to have your hand on a countertop or other sturdy support. I'll add more standing and walking exercises in the intermediate video but the above progressions will give you a head start and challenge your vestibular system to promote improved function. Hope these help and I'd love to hear how you do with them! Remember, safety first!
Gormo, good news, I just released my intermediate vestibular rehab video. Here's the link: ruclips.net/video/-syNzglsyM4/видео.html. You can also find it on my main channel page under videos. Give it a try and let me know how you do and if you have any questions.
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Thank you so much for all your hard work on this, Beth! This is helping me so much with some vestibular dysfunction which began shortly after receiving a combo covid/flu vaccine at the end of October. This helps, Thank you!
Is there anywhere we can access paper copies of these exercises like I get when I go to PT at my doctors office?
It’s a lot to write down, and I get dizzy hunting for things on my IPad ! Thanks..this would be helpful.
God just answered my prayers thank you so much will do these everyday
Thank you so much for your videos I find them really good!
I am very inconsistent with both tandem stance and standing on one leg . My right side a lot better than left ! Do you think consistency comes eventually?
Karen, you're welcome! Glad you're finding them helpful! it's common to have one leg stronger than the other for many reasons. Some of us have a dominant leg (like a dominant arm). Injuries, habitual movement patterns and other things contribute as well. With practice, symmetry tends to improve but don't worry about your left and right sides performing exactly the same.
I don’t even know how to thank you.
I had vertigo attack six months ago, and I suffer from dizziness ever since.
The doctor has given up on me.I have started your exercises recently and really
hope they will help. Thank you so much
Tammy, you're very welcome! I'm glad you found my videos and I hope they help you!
Did they help?
Did they help you
@@margaretmccomb3672 unfortunately not.It’s been a year now .Nothing seems to help .I’m lost .
@@tammygur3244 also Binocular Vision Dysfunction (BVD) look at that
Would these exercises help with cervical instability as well if that is the cause of someone's vestibular dysfunction? On that same note would you consider doing a video for cervical instability? It would be greatly appreciated by those in the EDS community where there is very little help or information and limited resources on the subject.
A. Zavarelli, that's a great question. Best to check with a doctor before starting these exercises. They may be helpful to someone with cervical instability with a few adjustments. First, perform a slight chin tuck with each exercise and keep the head movements very small, especially the head nod. Decrease reps to 3-5 max. Performing head movements with too much range of motion, speed or repetition may be counterproductive and aggravating, even harmful with severe instability. I will add cervical instability to my list of videos to make in the future. I can tell you now that the primary focus should be on small, slow stabilizing movements, just a few repetitions. In my experience working with people with EDS, it is very easy to do too much. Finding a physical therapist with experience with EDS in the local community would be a great resource.
I hope you're well. I just posted a video with cervical stabilization exercises. ruclips.net/video/2fTvfpcSdX4/видео.html. Be sure to check with your doctor before starting the exercises.
Hallelujah! I’m so glad I found these exercises!!! I am a teacher of the deaf and when I began teaching deaf children I had normal hearing. However I’ve developed Autoimmune Inner Ear Disorder. I have issues with imbalance but not dizziness. I thankful that the crystals in my semicircular canals are still in place. However, I love to dance and want to continue being able to do a turn without losing my footing!
THANK YOU so much for these exercises! I’m going to begin them right away.
You're welcome, Kathie. I'm glad you found my videos! All the best!
Hi, I’m going to give theses exercises a try. I’ve been having vertigo and dizziness symptoms for over three months know and it has aggravated my anxiety. I’ve been told I have vestibular migraine but my symptoms of feeling off balance are every day, very frustrating as I’m very active person. I’ve been prescribed meds for balance but I don’t want to depend on them. I really hope these exercises work. How many times a day should I do these exercises and do these exercises help prevent vertigo? Thank you
Josie, I suggest starting these exercises once/day and do them at night because they can make you feel dizzier and tired when you first start them. Once you get used to them and no longer feel tired or more dizzy after doing them, then you could try them earlier in the day. Also, if you have been prescribed meclizine, it's important to note that meclizine inhibits your vestibular system and will decrease the effectiveness of these exercises. I can't tell you to take or not to take any medication - ask your doctor. These exercises can help prevent vertigo when it's due to vestibular migraine, as you have been diagnosed. Make sure you are breathing while doing these exercises and not holding your breath. I suggest you try my breathing exercise video to help you with your anxiety and to make sure you are breathing well while doing the vestibular exercises. Good luck and please let me know how it goes!
@@MovementFunction thank you
Did they help? The exercises
@@josielopiccolo3178 Hey, could we get a update?
The best video so far I have seen. Easy to understand. Thankyou.
You're welcome, Sush! Thank you for your comment. I'm glad it's helpful for you and easy to understand.
Hi, thank u for the video. Do we hv to do all the exercises at one go, or cld we split them up n complete them over couple of sessions? The dizziness I am experiencing is quite debilitating.
Patricia, you can definitely split them up and complete over a couple of sessions. Either way is fine. It sounds like splitting them up might help you tolerate them better, so give that a try.
This is extremely helpful video. Thank you so much! I will start these today!
Thank you for an excellent video. How many times a day do you recommend that we do this series of movements?
Thank you
@Sidney - You're welcome. Start with once a day and if you feel good with that, work up to 2-3x/day. Shoot for about 20 minutes/day total. It's normal to feel an increase in symptoms while doing the exercises, but it should subside in about 15 minutes.
Extremely helpful and entirely doable. Thank you.
Hello.
How long do I need to do these before moving to intermediate?
Thank you.
@Lyz - At the end of the beginner video and start of the intermediate video, I include recommendations for when to move to intermediate based on how you're doing with the exercises and your baseline balance (vs. time because everyone responds differently). In essence, you want to be able to complete all of the exercises with minimal dizziness that goes away in a few minutes. And you want to have good baseline balance so that you can do the intermediate exercises safely. Good luck and keep going, Lyz!
I just learned about this type of training and I am looking for one year it will benefit me, Thanks you for it.
4:03 exercises start :)
Thank you so so much for this. I’m starting this today. Sending love and light🌈🌻💖🫶🏻
Are you supposed to do them regardless of how dizzy you feel or do you wait until you feel better. I have PPPD so I get flare ups every day..
Excellent question, Lucy. It depends on the severity of your symptoms and how dizzy the exercises make you feel. For mild to moderate symptoms, try the exercises. With severe symptoms, wait until your symptoms decrease. Any increase in dizziness you feel from the exercises should subside within 20 minutes. Any longer than 20 minutes, back off on the exercises. You might also try doing some but not all of the exercises if you're already feeling moderate dizziness, so it doesn't have to be all or none. Or you could try breaking up the exercises into two sessions at different times of the day. There is no easy answer to this as everyone is different, but feel free to try out different approaches and see what works best for you. Good luck!! Hang in there and keep going.
Thank you, it's been torturous the past 2 years. It wasn't explained to me that they're supposed to make you dizzy and I only got 2 exercises which isn't enough. I also spent more time worrying what it is instead and trying to treat inflammation when it's a neurological problem. Going to be dedicated this time!
@@MovementFunction it'd day 4 and my head pressure is awful, haven't done the exercises for a couple of hours. Is this the brain getting used to the exercises?
@@watermelonineasterhay It could be, hard to say for sure. After four days in a row, take a day off the exercises. Instead, I suggest doing some relaxing breathing exercises and ideally take a walk outside weather permitting. We tend to hold our breath/ breathe shallowly when stressed, anxious, etc., which could be part of your head pressure. You could try my breathing exercise video: ruclips.net/video/04Z4t9udlmo/видео.html. There are also a ton of breathing exercises/meditation videos on RUclips.
Thank you so much for this!
Praying these help me. So tired of always feeling off balance
I feel your hopelessness. I am also going to try these exercises. Wish you well x
Are you better
Hello first, thank you for these exercises. I have a question please. I have been suffering from dizziness and balance resolve for 4 months. I used to feel slight symptoms, but 20 days ago I felt very dizzy. Dizziness and imbalance in walking I did the exercises that I put on and continued for 15 days, but I felt that my eyes were hurting. I apologize for prolonging thank you
You're welcome, Soufiane. Your eyes shouldn't hurt doing the exercises. You might be moving too fast or going too far when doing the exercises. Try to slow down and not move your head/finger/eyes as far when doing movements for a few days and see if that helps. Also, whatever triggered the relapse 20 days ago might require further evaluation. I suggest you check with your doctor and ask for another evaluation to determine the best treatment for you. All the best!
How are you any updates? Are you still doing the exercises? Did they help?
Thank you for this vid. I will begin to try these exercises as I have been suffering from dizziness and vertigo. 🙏🏼🙏🏼
thank you. my eent doctor wanted me to go to a rehab clinic daily. but i can't afford to miss that much work. nice to be able to do these exercises with you on my own time schedule. thanks!
My husband had COVID in Oct 2020 and a balance issue hit and he fell many times. Still has balance issue so we are starting on your exercises as Drs don’t know what to do. Been to ENT hearing specialist and Neurologist n they don’t know. Went to PT and she said she couldn’t help him after 3 visits. Thank you we are going to try your exercises.
Margaret, I hope these exercises are helpful for your husband. He may also benefit from the balance series, starting with this one: ruclips.net/video/-xkjvDCLxRs/видео.html. Thank you for subscribing to my channel!
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This is such a great video with so much helpful info! Thanks for making it so easy to understand and with suggesting ways to help. I really appreciate it! ❤
I bought the pdf of the exercises from Beth's website and I found that worked really well with this video. The instructions were really clear and well done. I did find the last two walking exercises I couldnt do as I kept stumbling. But that is just me I suspect - will focus more on the sitting exercises and then revisit
Ben, I am so glad the pdf is working well for you to go along with the video! Keep up the good work and the last two walking exercises will get easier with practice. Building up with the sitting exercises and then standing exercises, progressing to the walking exercises is fantastic. Thank you so much for posting your comment!
Thanks!
Thank you so much for this video. I have uncompensated vestibulitis. I have it for several years following a long-time bout with vertigo. I had physical therapy much like what you are showing but I need to re-start my exercise program at home.
Thank you for making these videos. I had surgery for Superior Canal Dehiscence Syndrome, so this is especially helpful.
Amazing video! Thank you so much, how often a week do you recommend doing these exercises? Keep up the amazing work
I recommend doing the exercises daily. If you have a very busy day or are already doing some activity that is provocative for you, then it is fine to skip the exercises that day.
@ thank you for the reply and keep up the amazing work !
Wow .. thank you so much for these exercises… I’ve been looking for these .. ever since I was as child I had problems with motion sickness… I can’t read or use my cell phone while I’m in the car .. I can’t go to a busy shopping center either … eye strain, nausea, etc .. for this reason I’ve been working night shifts for the last 15 years because during the day there’s too much motion that my eyes won’t be able to handle .. I used to even get migraine headaches when I work day shifts or when there’s too much motion going on … I can’t have too much continuous sound either .. I’ve been wearing glasses since I was little .. eyes are always healthy according to eye doctor .. anyways I will start practicing.. hopefully one day I will be able to go to six flags or go on a driving trip ..
Thanks again for the exercises
MalluStyle MultiMedia, You're welcome and I'm glad you found my channel! I hope these exercises are helpful for you. General motion sickness is not the same as motion sickness caused by vestibular dysfunction, but it sounds like you possibly have several things going on with your history of vision correction and migraines. In addition to this beginner level video, you might check out my videos on Visually-Induced Motion Sickness and Vestibular Migraine. Here are the links: ruclips.net/video/A_7I7zQ8T5c/видео.html, ruclips.net/video/uWVdZEX36iU/видео.html. There are others in the Vestibular Rehab playlist that might be helpful for you, too. All the best!
@@MovementFunction thank you .. I will check those out too