Have you ever stood up and suddenly felt like the room was spinning? Or maybe you’ve felt wobbly, like your legs couldn’t quite trust the ground? You’re not alone. At ARC Rehabilitation & Pilates here in Ballina, we meet people every week who tell us, “I just don’t feel right in my body anymore.” And dizziness is one of the most common complaints we hear.

Let’s break it down together—simply and clearly—so you understand what might be going on, and more importantly, what you can do about it.

What Is Vertigo, Anyway?

Vertigo is more than just feeling dizzy. It’s that weird spinning sensation—like the world is tilting or moving, even when you’re perfectly still. It’s different from general light-headedness or wooziness.

Vertigo often comes from a problem in your vestibular system, which is part of your inner ear and brain that controls balance and eye movement. When this system gets a bit off, it can throw your whole sense of balance out the window.

Common Causes of Vertigo and Balance Problems

There’s more than one reason you might feel dizzy or off-balance. Here are a few common culprits:

• Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV): Tiny crystals in your inner ear shift out of place. This is one of the most common causes of vertigo, especially in older adults.

• Vestibular Neuritis or Labyrinthitis: Infections that inflame your inner ear and cause sudden, severe dizziness.

• Meniere’s Disease: A buildup of fluid in the ear that can cause ringing, hearing loss, and vertigo.

• Neck-related dizziness (Cervicogenic): Issues in your neck, especially after whiplash or poor posture, can affect balance.

• Post-concussion issues: Dizziness after a head injury can last longer than you expect.

• Age-related balance loss: As we get older, changes in vision, strength, and coordination all affect stability.

“But I Haven’t Fallen…”

You don’t need to fall to know something’s off. Maybe you’ve caught yourself grabbing the counter. Or avoiding stairs because they feel “a bit much.” Maybe you’ve stopped going for walks because you feel unsteady on uneven paths.

That quiet avoidance? It’s a sign your body is working harder than it should just to stay upright.

How Rehab Can Help You Feel Grounded Again

The good news? Balance can be retrained. At ARC, our rehab team—including experienced physiotherapists in Ballina—works with you to get to the root of your dizziness. We tailor a plan that might include:

• Vestibular rehabilitation exercises to help your brain adapt and recalibrate

• Head and eye movement training to reduce vertigo symptoms

• Reformer Pilates to improve core strength, posture, and stability

• Neck mobility and strength work if your balance is linked to posture or injury

• Confidence building—because feeling safe in your body matters just as much as the exercises themselves

Let’s Get You Steady Again

You don’t have to live with dizziness. Whether it’s caused by BPPV, an old neck injury, or something else entirely, we’ll help figure it out and walk beside you through recovery.

📍Located in Ballina, Co. Mayo, ARC Rehabilitation & Pilates offers expert vestibular and balance rehab in a warm, friendly space. We believe every person deserves to feel confident in their body again.