Many things can cause dizziness, otherwise known as vertigo. These include motion sickness, an inner ear imbalance and other ailments. Perform exercises for dizziness slowly. Doing the exercises consistently can help end your symptoms, according to the Vestibular Disorders Association. If your dizziness worsens, contact your doctor. Check with your doctor before starting any exercise routine.
Eye Exercises
Exercising your eyes can help lessen dizziness, according to Douglas Hoffman, M.D. Sit upright in a firm chair. Place your feet firmly on the floor. Start by looking straight ahead. Move your eyes to the left, then the right. Do this in one movement, without stopping to look straight ahead. Do this movement 10 times. Relax for five seconds. Move your eyes upward, looking toward the ceiling. Move your eyes down, so you are looking at the ground. Do this as one movement, without taking a break in the center position. Repeat this exercise 10 times. Do this exercise twice daily.
Head Rotations
Head rotations should be included in your dizziness exercises. Sit upright in a firm chair, according to douglashoffman.com. Place your feet firmly on the floor. Turn your head to the left. Move your eyes to the left. Hold this position for one second. Turn your head to the right. Move your eyes to the right. Hold this position for one second. Do this exercise 10 times. Do not move your shoulders or your upper body throughout this exercise.
Balancing
Improving your balance can benefit your dizziness, according to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Balance yourself on one leg. Find a sturdy chair and hold the back when starting out, according to the National Institute on Aging. Place both hands onto the chair's back. Lift your right leg off the floor. Hold this position for 10 seconds. Slowly return your leg to the original position. Relax for 10 seconds. Repeat this exercise 15 times. As you become stronger, decrease your dependence on the chair. Progress from using one hand, one finger and then no hands.
Tai Chi
Tai Chi exercises emphasize postural training and balance, according to the American Physical Therapy Association. These low-impact exercises can improve your gait and strengthen your leg muscles while increasing your awareness of body and movement. A good starting exercise is Holding the Ball, according to the Vestibular Disorders Association. Start by standing upright with your feet shoulder-width apart. Gently bend your knees as you turn your feet outward. Bend your knees until you feel your body comfortably centered. Lift your arms in front of you. Imagine there is a ball coming toward the center of your body. Use your hands to grab this ball. Move your arms so you place one hand on the top of the ball, with your palm facing down. Place your other arm along the bottom of the ball, palm facing up. Hold this position for 10 seconds. Slowly move your body to the right as you continue to hold this ball. Take a gentle step to the right. Hold this position for 10 seconds. Breathe normally throughout this exercise. Return to the center position. Take a step to the left as you slowly move your entire body to the left. Hold this position for 10 seconds. Return to the center position. Relax for one minute. Repeat this exercise five times.
