How Vestibular Physical Therapy Helped a Vermont Patient Overcome Vertigo and Migraines
Dr. Kristin Robinson, DPT | Living Well Center for Integrative Health – Essex Junction, VT
Patient: 42-year-old Chittenden County resident
Primary concern: Recurring vertigo, dizziness, and migraines disrupting work, driving, and sleep
The Challenge
Episodes of spinning, disorientation, and migraine pain made full workdays, driving, and outdoor activities unreliable.
Assessment & Integrated Plan
Comprehensive vestibular and balance assessment plus migraine pattern review. Coordinated plan included:
Vestibular-focused physical therapy (gradual exposure, balance, and gaze stability training)
Postural restoration techniques for alignment and muscle balance
Chiropractic care to address cervical and postural contributors
Outcomes That Mattered
Noticeable decrease in intensity and frequency of vertigo episodes
Fewer migraines interfering with work and sleep
Improved confidence with walking, turning the head, and busy visual environments
Returned to full workdays, driving, and outdoor activities with greater security
Why This Worked
Vestibular rehabilitation combined with postural restoration and chiropractic care addressed both the inner-ear/balance system and the musculoskeletal contributors to symptoms.
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