Common dizziness and balance symptoms

Vestibular symptoms can vary from person to person. Some patients describe spinning, while others feel off-balance, light-headed, motion-sensitive or unsteady.

• Vertigo or spinning sensations
• Dizziness with head movement
• Balance problems or unsteadiness
• Motion sensitivity
• Difficulty with quick position changes
• Dizziness when rolling in bed
• Feeling disorientated in busy environments
• Reduced confidence when walking
• Neck-related dizziness symptoms
• Ongoing symptoms after a vestibular episode

When to seek help

You should consider an assessment if dizziness, vertigo or balance symptoms are affecting your confidence, daily activities, work, exercise or ability to move normally.

A physiotherapy assessment helps identify whether vestibular rehabilitation may be appropriate for your symptoms, and whether you may need referral for further medical assessment.

1. Careful assessment

We assess your symptoms, triggers, movement response, balance, neck involvement and functional limitations to understand what may be contributing to your dizziness or vertigo.

2. Targeted treatment

Depending on your assessment, treatment may include vestibular exercises, balance retraining, movement exposure, education and strategies to manage symptoms safely.

3. Confidence with movement

Your rehabilitation plan is progressed gradually so you can rebuild confidence with walking, turning, position changes, exercise and daily movement.

Calm, structured care

Vestibular symptoms can feel overwhelming, so we focus on clear explanations, careful assessment and step-by-step rehabilitation. You should understand what we are testing, why it matters and how your treatment plan will progress.

Our approach is patient-centred and evidence-based, with a strong focus on safety, confidence and practical function.

Care in Century City and Bellville/Tygervalley

We support patients from our Century City practice and our Bellville/Tygervalley satellite location, helping people manage dizziness, vertigo and balance-related limitations.

Whether your symptoms are affecting work, exercise, driving confidence or daily movement, we help you take the next step with a clear plan.