Vertigo treatment in Sumner.

Yes — many causes of vertigo and dizziness respond well to vestibular physiotherapy. For benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), specific repositioning manoeuvres are often effective. For other vestibular presentations, a tailored balance and gaze-stability program may help your system adapt. Our physiotherapists assess your presentation to determine the likely cause and the most appropriate approach, and refer back to your GP where medical investigation is needed.

BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo) is one of the most common causes of vertigo. It occurs when small calcium crystals in the inner ear move into one of the balance canals, causing brief but intense spinning sensations with certain head movements — such as rolling over in bed or looking up. BPPV is often managed effectively with specific repositioning manoeuvres performed by a trained physiotherapist.

A vestibular assessment includes a detailed history of your symptoms and triggers, positional testing to identify BPPV, and assessment of your balance, gaze stability, and gait. Anisha, who has a clinical interest in concussion and vertigo management, and Nia lead this work at our Sumner clinic. The findings guide whether repositioning manoeuvres, balance retraining, or onward GP referral is the most appropriate next step.

Seek urgent medical attention if your dizziness is accompanied by sudden severe headache, slurred speech, facial droop, weakness or numbness, double vision, or difficulty walking, as these can indicate a serious cause. For recurring vertigo or dizziness, a GP assessment is recommended to establish a diagnosis. Vestibular physiotherapy then addresses the inner-ear and balance contributors where appropriate.