Expert Treatment for Dizziness & Vertigo in Zurich

Feeling dizzy or experiencing the sensation that the room is spinning can be frightening and severely impact your quality of life. If you are dealing with dizziness or vertigo, you need expert care to identify the root cause and find a lasting solution.

At PhysioWelt, we support patients with balance issues using a personalized approach. Our physiotherapists take the time to understand if your symptoms are related to your neck, your inner ear, or other factors. We use gentle, non-invasive techniques to help you feel stable and secure in your movements again.

The Difference Between Dizziness & Vertigo

Although the terms are often used interchangeably, they describe different sensations:

• Dizziness is a general feeling of lightheadedness, unsteadiness, or feeling faint.
• Vertigo is a specific type of dizziness characterized by a false sensation that you or your surroundings are spinning or moving.

Common Causes of Dizziness & Vertigo

The most frequent causes we treat include:

• Positional Vertigo (BPPV): Medically known as Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, this is one of the most common types of vertigo. It occurs when tiny crystals in your inner ear become dislodged and send false signals about head movements to your brain. This causes a sudden sensation that the room is spinning.
• Cervicogenic Dizziness (Neck-Related): Some individuals with neck pain, stiffness, or a history of injury (such as Whiplash) may experience dizziness. If your symptoms appear linked to your neck movements, we work to improve mobility and reduce tension in the cervical spine.
• Inner Ear Inflammation: Known as Vestibular Neuritis or Labyrinthitis, this is often caused by a viral infection affecting the balance nerve in your inner ear. It can lead to sudden, intense vertigo that may last for days.

Our Treatment Approach

A common question we hear is: What helps with dizziness? In many cases, targeted physiotherapy can play a key role. At Physio Welt, we use manual therapy to support your recovery, depending on the cause of your symptoms. If your dizziness is coming from the neck or stiffness (sometimes referred to as cervicogenic dizziness, we may use gentle hands-on techniques to improve neck mobility and reduce discomfort. This approach may be helpful when dizziness occurs alongside neck pain or postural strain.