Dizziness or Balance

Our vestibular system, balance system, is a collection of nerves and organs which work together to keep us upright and stable in our ever changing environment.  The vestibular system is made up of our eyes, ears and specialized nerve endings in our ankles, knees, and hips.  The brain processes the information collected from all of these areas to develop a picture of what is going on and coordinate the appropriate movements to maintain our stability.  When one or more of these systems is not working properly we feel unstable and/or dizzy.  There are several things that can interfere with our balance system.  We have outlined the most common here on this page.  If you are having difficulty with your balance we encourage you to make an appointment.