Non-Invasive, Drug-Free Balance, and Dizziness Treatment

For people who are living with balance issues, chronic dizziness, or vertigo, everyday life can become challenging, frustrating, and even dangerous. Simple activities of daily living like walking, driving, or bending over to pick something up can trigger falls, disorientation, and other debilitating symptoms.

Thankfully, vestibular therapy provides a safe, drug-free vertigo therapy option. This specialized form of physical therapy offers non-invasive dizziness treatment. Sierra Care in California offers a subacute level of care to help patients living with vestibular issues reclaim stability and confidence while improving their quality of life.

What Is Vestibular Therapy?

Vestibular therapy is a specialized type of physical therapy designed specifically for those living with balance and dizziness disorders. This type of physical therapy addresses problems with the vestibular system, the intricate network within the inner ear that controls spatial orientation, balance, and equilibrium.

Age, illness, injury, and certain neurological conditions can all cause vestibular system issues. People who experience vestibular problems may live with symptoms like vertigo, imbalance, and visual disturbances that can make it tough to function.

Vestibular therapy targets these symptoms at their root, retraining the body and brain to adapt and compensate through structured movement and sensory exercises. Unlike medicinal or surgical treatments, vestibular rehabilitation at Sierra Care in California focuses on providing patients with non-invasive, drug-free options that can help restore function and reduce discomfort.

Benefits of Vestibular Therapy

Whether you’ve been dealing with vertigo for years or you’ve recently begun experiencing vestibular issues due to an injury, balance and dizziness treatment can significantly improve your quality of life.

Improves Balance and Stability

One of the most transformative benefits of vestibular rehab in California is its impact on physical stability. Through targeted exercises, your vestibular therapist will work with you to enhance your coordination, strength, and bodily awareness, helping you to stand, walk, and perform other activities with an increased level of confidence.

Reduces Dizziness and Vertigo

Many people with vestibular issues experience dizziness and vertigo that can make it difficult to get through the day. Vertigo and stability rehab uses a variety of therapeutic modalities, including gaze stabilization techniques, positional maneuvers, and habituation exercises to help desensitize the brain to motion and postural changes. With frequent practice, vestibular therapy can lead to a significant reduction in symptoms, including disequilibrium, lightheadedness, and spinning sensations. Your therapist will work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan to help alleviate your symptoms.

Non-Invasive and Drug-Free Therapy

If you prefer a holistic approach to wellness, it makes sense to try drug-free therapy. Sierra Care takes a conservative approach that serves as an alternative to medication or surgery, offering you the results you need with fewer risks, less dependence on medication, and more natural recovery.

Reduces Fall Risk and Restores Daily Confidence

Falls are a major concern for those living with vestibular disorders, and vestibular therapy can help reduce fall risk. Since vestibular therapy directly targets the sensory and motor systems responsible for postural control, it can lead to reduced fall risk and a restored sense of independence in daily activities.

Conditions We Treat

Sierra Care offers treatment for a variety of conditions, including:

• Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
• Vestibular neuritis and labyrinthitis
• Post-stroke imbalance
• Concussion or traumatic brain injury-related dizziness
• Age-related balance decline
• Multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease

Our Treatment Approach

It’s important to Sierra Care treatment providers to provide patients with industry-best care by offering a research-backed, evidence-based, patient-centered approach.

Comprehensive Evaluation by Trained Therapists

Your journey at Sierra Care will begin with a detailed assessment by therapists specially trained in vestibular rehabilitation. We evaluate eye movements, balance, gait, coordination, and positional tolerance to identify the root causes of your symptoms.

Personalized Rehab Plan

Each patient is unique, and it’s important to us to create a personalized treatment plan to support your recovery. We use a combination of factors to develop your treatment plan, including information about your diagnosis, lifestyle, and recovery goals.

Gaze Stabilization, Balance Training, and Habituation Exercises

We use gaze stabilization to help you improve visual focus during head movements, lessening the likelihood of vertigo symptoms. Our balance training therapy supports and enhances your ability to stay upright in a variety of environments, and habituation exercises help to reduce your sensitivity to motion that currently causes dizziness.

Evidence-Based Techniques

Sierra Care incorporates proven techniques like the Epley maneuver, Canalith repositioning procedures, and Brandt-Daroff exercises to address vestibular dysfunction. Care providers constantly incorporate new research to provide patients with industry-best care.

Why Choose Sierra Care for Vestibular Rehab in California?

Choosing the right rehab provider is critical to your recovery. At Sierra Care, care providers offer comprehensive, supportive, encouraging treatment designed for your unique needs.

Multidisciplinary Care for Complex Cases

Individuals with co-occurring conditions require specialized care. The multidisciplinary team at Sierra Care works to provide multifaceted care for those with neurological injuries, chronic illness, and orthopedic limitations.

Expertise in Neurological Recovery and Post-Acute Care

Sierra Care offers subacute care for a wide variety of patients, including those recovering from traumatic brain injuries, surgery, stroke, and prolonged hospitalization through comprehensive recovery programs.

Compassionate, Family-Centered Environment

Healing isn’t just physical — it’s also emotional and social. The care model at Sierra Care supports family involvement, education, and communication throughout the recovery process.

Focus on Safety, Independence, and Long-Term Results

From preventing falls to restoring community mobility, Sierra Care prioritizes safety and self-sufficiency, working to empower patients to live confidently, comfortably, and independently.

How to Get Started With Vestibular Therapy at Sierra Care

If you or a loved one is experiencing dizziness, imbalance, ongoing vertigo, or other vestibular symptoms, don’t wait to seek help. Starting vestibular therapy is easier than you may think.

Sierra Care offers subacute care to help you recover following an illness or injury that caused vestibular symptoms. The team at Sierra Care works closely with primary care doctors, neurologists, ENTs, and other specialists. Referrals can be submitted directly to the Sierra Care admissions team, or you can contact Sierra Care directly for more information on how to get started with vestibular therapy.

Navigating healthcare can feel overwhelming. Sierra Care case managers will work with you to verify your insurance, fill out paperwork, and coordinate care so that you can fully focus on your recovery.

Reach Out to Sierra Care Today

Sierra Care offers effective, compassionate, encouraging subacute treatment that can help you feel like yourself again. With the right care, improvement isn’t just possible — it’s expected. If you’re searching for vestibular rehab in California, reach out to the team at Sierra Care to schedule a consultation and learn more.