Dizziness

At SoCal Brain and Spine Center, we provide specialized care for individuals experiencing dizziness, vertigo, and related symptoms. Our dedicated team of experts is committed to helping you find relief, identify the causes of dizziness, and improve your quality of life.

What We Do For Dizziness and Vertigo

Dizziness and vertigo can be disorienting and distressing, affecting your daily life and well-being. At the Socal Brain and Spine Center, we offer a comprehensive approach to address these issues, including

- Precise Diagnosis: Our experienced medical professionals will conduct a thorough evaluation to determine the underlying causes of your dizziness or vertigo. We use our Videonystagmography testing, Video Head Impulse testing, and Balance Computerized Posturography evaluation to assess your balance systems. We understand that the causes of dizziness can vary, and we tailor our approach to your unique condition.

- Specialized Treatment: Once we identify the root causes of your dizziness, we develop a personalized treatment plan to address the root causes and alleviate symptoms. Our goal is to help you regain your balance and reduce or eliminate dizziness by doing targeted balance exercises, coordination drills, and body awareness techniques.

Comprehensive Evaluation and Rehabilitation for Dizziness, Vertigo, and Balance Dysfunction

Vestibular Rehabilitation

Purpose: Treat dizziness, vertigo, and balance issues caused by vestibular dysfunction (inner ear or central vestibular pathways).

Methods: - Gaze stabilization exercises (moving eyes while head moves
- Vestibular epley integration maneuvers
- Postural and gait training

Rationale: Retrains the brain to compensate for vestibular deficits and reduce motion sensitivity.

Balance Training

Purpose: Improve stability, reduce falls, and enhance functional mobility.

Methods: - Static balance exercises (single-leg stance, tandem stance)
- Dynamic exercises (walking on foam, balance boards)
- Functional activities (stepping, turning, dual-task challenges)

Rationale: Reinforces postural control and strengthens coordination between vestibular, visual, and proprioceptive systems.

Neurorehabilitation / Cognitive-Motor Training

Purpose: Address central nervous system contributions to dizziness and improve brain-body integration.

Methods: - Sensorimotor integration exercises
- Dual-task training (cognitive tasks while moving)
- Postural and gait training

Rationale: Enhances neuroplasticity and restores proper neural processing for balance and spatial orientation.

Laser Therapy / Photobiomodulation

Purpose: Reduce inflammation and support neural repair in cases where central vestibular pathways are affected.

Methods: Low-level laser or red/near-infrared light applied to head, neck, or affected neural regions.

Rationale: Reinforces postural control and strengthens coordination between vestibular, visual, and proprioceptive systems.

Proprioceptive Exercises

Purpose: Improve body awareness and coordination to reduce dizziness and instability.

Methods: - Exercises on unstable surfaces (foam pads, wobble boards)
- Joint position sense drills
- Functional movement patterns with eyes closed

Rationale: Enhances feedback from muscles, joints, and the vestibular system to improve balance and spatial orientation.

Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)

Purpose: Modulate autonomic nervous system activity that can contribute to dizziness or imbalance.

Methods: Non-invasive or implanted vagus nerve stimulation devices.

Rationale: Regulates blood pressure, heart rate, and neural circuits that affect vestibular processing.

Lab Testing and Screening

Purpose: Identify metabolic, hormonal, or nutritional contributors to dizziness.

Common Tests: - Blood sugar and metabolic panel
- Thyroid function
- Nutritional deficiencies (B12, vitamin D, magnesium)
- Inflammatory markers

Rationale: Functional neurologists aim to treat underlying causes, not just symptoms, to optimize vestibular function.

Comprehensive Physical and Neurological Exam

Purpose: Identify structural, neurological, and musculoskeletal contributors to dizziness and vertigo.

Methods: - Cranial nerve assessment
- Cervical spine and TMJ evaluation
- Postural, gait, and balance analysis
- Reflexes and coordination tests

Rationale: Provides a baseline and identifies specific deficits to target with therapy.

Types Of Dizziness and Vertigo We Treat:

- Benign Peroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
- Meniere's Disease
- Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD)
- Vestibular Neuronitis/Labyrinthitis
- Vestibular Migraine
- Vertigo and Spinning

- Mal de Debarquement Syndrome (MDDS)

Why Choose Us?

Don't let dizziness or vertigo interfere with your life any longer. Contact SoCal Brain and Spine Center today to schedule a consultation. Our team is here to provide you with the highest standard of care, guide you through your diagnosis and treatment, and help you regain your balance and quality of life. Your health and well-being are our top priorities, and we are committed to your success on the path to dizziness and vertigo relief.

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