Dizziness can have a number of causes, such as damage your inner ear from head injuries or degeneration of the inner ear. Stress, tension, depression, mild strokes, tumors, neck injuries and arthritis in the spine are all possible causes of dizziness as well. Gaze stabilization exercises that involve moving your eyes and head may help, as can standing and walking exercises.
Head Exercises
The idea behind many dizziness exercises is that the very movements that make you dizzy are the key to curing the problem, according to "The New York Times." The human brain is highly adaptable, and if you frequently move in a way that causes dizziness, your brain will learn to work around the false signals that cause the dizziness. For many people, turning the head quickly in some direction can bring on dizziness. Therefore, two exercises you can do for dizziness involve standing up and moving the head. To perform the first exercise, bend your head forward toward your chest. Then, lift it up and backwards toward your back. The second exercise is to turn your head side to side. Start off slow with each exercise and then speed up. Do 20 reps. Once your brain adapts and you no longer get dizzy, repeat these exercises with the eyes closed. These exercises are recommended by Donald R. Dudley, D.C. of HealthSource Chiropractic in Rochester, New York.
Gaze Stabilization Exercises
Gaze stabilization exercises work through improving vision while your head moves. Find a stationary object that you can look at while moving your head. Stare at the stationary object at eye level while turning the head. Then, pick an object the size of a business or playing card, and either sit or stand about a foot from the object. Place the card at eye level. Look straight ahead, then turn your head 45 degrees to the right, but keep your eyes on the card. Next, turn back to center and turn your head 45 degrees to the left. Once you're used to this exercise, move back until you are 3 feet away from the object. You can also sit on a stability ball to make the exercise more difficult.
Rubber Ball Exercises
A simple rubber ball can be a useful tool when treating dizziness. Two exercises recommended by HealthSource Chiropractic to alleviate dizziness involve standing up and following the movements of a rubber ball with your eyes. To perform the first exercise, stand up and hold your hands in front of you as if you you are going to juggle. Toss the rubber ball from one hand to another, making sure that it goes higher than eye level with each throw. For the next exercise, throw or pass the rubber ball from hand to hand and under one knee. Do both exercises 20 times.
