Understanding Vertigo

Vertigo is the false sensation of spinning or movement when you are still. It can feel like the room is moving, or as though you’re tilting or swaying even when you’re standing still. While it shares similarities with motion sickness or lightheadedness, vertigo is distinct because it is directly tied to your inner ear and brain function.

There are two main categories of vertigo:

• Peripheral Vertigo – The most common form, caused by inner ear problems or issues with the vestibular nerve, which controls balance.
• Central Vertigo – Less common, caused by conditions that affect the brain, such as stroke, migraines, tumors, or traumatic brain injuries.

Because vertigo can stem from different sources, finding the right treatment requires a personalized approach.

Types & Causes of Peripheral Vertigo

Peripheral vertigo accounts for nearly 90% of vertigo cases and can be triggered by:

• Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV): Brief but intense spinning episodes caused by small calcium crystals moving inside the inner ear.
• Labyrinthitis/Vestibular Neuritis: Inner ear infections that cause inflammation, dizziness, and sometimes hearing issues.
• Fatigue or droMeniere’s Disease: A disorder linked to fluid buildup in the inner ear, leading to vertigo, hearing loss, and ringing in the ears.wsiness

Causes of Central Vertigo

Central vertigo is linked to issues in the brain’s cerebellum or brainstem, and may result from:

• Migraines
• Stroke or mini-stroke (TIA)
• Multiple sclerosis
• Traumatic brain injury
• Brain tumors

Treatment for central vertigo must address both the symptoms and the underlying neurological condition.

Symptoms of Vertigo

Vertigo symptoms vary, but common signs include:

• Nausea and vomiting
• Rotational dizziness (a spinning sensation)
• Stumbling or loss of balance
• Headaches
• Abnormal eye movements
• Sweating or fatigue
• Ear-related symptoms (pain, pressure, ringing, or hearing loss)

These episodes can last for seconds or hours and may come and go unpredictably—making it crucial to seek specialized care.

Vertigo Treatment at True Performance in Rancho Santa Fe

At True Performance RSF, we use advanced, drug-free therapies that target the root cause of vertigo and retrain your brain and body to regain balance.

Our treatment options include:

• Balance Concepts Training: A specialized therapy that improves coordination, stability, and spatial awareness.
• GyroStim Therapy: A breakthrough technology that uses multi-axis movement to retrain the brain’s vestibular and balance systems.
• Sensory Integration Therapy: Helps recalibrate your brain’s ability to process balance signals from your inner ear, eyes, and body.
• Neurofeedback: Restores optimal brainwave patterns, reducing dizziness and enhancing cognitive stability.

Instead of relying on medications with side effects—or surgery as a last resort—we focus on natural, innovative approaches to restore your balance and quality of life.