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Finding a Physical Therapist for Vertigo

Finding a Physical Therapist for Vertigo

Physical Therapist for Vertigo

Are you looking to find a physical therapist for vertigo? Not every physical therapist deals with vertigo or knows how to treat it. This means that you have to be smart when choosing the right physical therapist for you. If you are having trouble finding a therapist that fits your needs, you have come to the right place.

You do not have to deal with this affliction on your own, there are medical professionals who want to help you get better. If you have no idea where to start, talk to your primary physician. They can point you in a good general direction. This can take a lot of guesswork out of your searching which lets you relax.

Below are five things that you should do when you are looking for a physical therapist for vertigo:

Alternative Pain Relief

When you go to your general family doctor for headache pain relief associated with vertigo, there is a high chance that they will give you a prescription. This prescription is usually for pills that manage pain, such as narcotics. The longer you have been having pain that has not gone away, the more likely you are going to be prescribed pain pills. Your doctor may also suggest over-the-counter pills like acetaminophen. A physical therapist can sometimes help you manage and reduce the pain without a prescription.

There may be some other things that you want out of your physical therapist. The office environment is a factor that may determine whether you want to go there or not. If the receptionist or assistants are rude or not nice to you, you may want to go somewhere else.

Another thing to determine if you want to see that office is what services the therapist offers. They may not even treat vertigo. The therapist may also offer other treatments such as massage, strengthening, and KT therapy. Look around and see what therapists do offer before deciding to go there long-term.

Do Some Research

Finding the right therapist for you is going to take some sort of research. The internet is a good resource that has a lot of information about different therapists. It also has misinformation or does not paint the whole picture for you. Luckily there are other reliable resources that are accurate.

If you have any questions, reach out to a trusted medical professional. If your doctor has given you some referrals, give their offices a call and express your concerns. You should be able to talk to a receptionist or even a nurse or assistant who has answers to your questions.

Another option is to find someone who has been through what you are going through. There might be social media support groups (make sure they are reputable) and you may even know someone who has had vertigo. Talk to people who have been down the road you are about to travel. This allows you to know what is going to be expected. It also lets you know what to expect from your physical therapist when treating your vertigo.

Find a Professional you are Comfortable with

While dealing with vertigo is hard, it becomes even harder when you are dealing with doctors and medical professionals. Before you decide on where you want to go or which doctor to see, think it over. It can be easy to feel rushed when getting medical help. You may want to get an appointment tomorrow and start getting better. This is perfectly normal but you want to make sure you are seeing a doctor who has your best care in mind.

You also want a doctor who is easy to communicate with and has good bedside manners. This is important because you will be working with them for several months or even longer. You can get better but they may have you come in every six months or so for a check-up.

While it may take some time initially to find the right physical therapist for vertigo, it is worth it in the long run. When you find the right therapist it will make your healing journey easier for you. Keep your chin up and do not get too frustrated if it is taking you some time to find the right doctor.

Work Hard

This one may seem a little backward, but to heal you will need to put in some work. It is typical when you go to a physical therapist that they will give you exercises. This is not any different for vertigo. When you go to the physical therapist, you will get exercises to do at home. It is important that you know what exercises you are doing and how to do them.

When you know how to do them, you should do them when you get home. Make sure that you make time in your schedule to do your exercises exactly as often as you are told. Consistency is the key to seeing improvement. You will not see improvement right away and you will also not see improvement if you are doing them twice a week,

Listen to your therapist and follow their instructions. If they want you to do some exercises every day, do them. If you are supposed to do them once a week or every other day, do that. Follow their plan and they will make adjustments if you are not seeing progress.

See Your Progress

Once you have found a therapist who understands what you want to accomplish, let yourself breathe. It is hard to find physical therapy for vertigo so be proud of yourself. You also know that healing does not happen right away. If you have been doing your exercises you are also aware that recovery can be painful.

The best thing that you can do for yourself is to take a step back and see all of the progress that you have made. Your symptoms may be going away or do not come back as often. That is great news and showing that you are headed in the right direction.

Finding the right physical therapist for you can be hard and frustrating. Let us make this easier for you by giving us a call today to make a consultation.