Vestibular Migraine

What is Vestibular Migraine?

Vestibular migraine is a condition that affects the balance system, causing episodes of dizziness, vertigo or unsteadiness. Some people also experience headaches, while others may have dizziness without a migraine headache. Symptoms can be triggered by factors such as stress, lack of sleep, certain foods or hormonal changes.

Our Vestibular Physiotherapists can assess your symptoms, identify possible triggers and provide personalised treatment, including balance exercises, dizziness management strategies and advice to help reduce symptoms and improve your confidence in everyday activities.

How Our Team Can Help

Living with vestibular migraine can make everyday activities feel unpredictable and overwhelming. Whether you’re experiencing occasional dizzy spells or frequent episodes of vertigo, our team is here to help.

Our Vestibular Physiotherapists take the time to understand your symptoms, assess how they are affecting your daily life and develop a personalised treatment plan to support your recovery. Through targeted vestibular rehabilitation, education and practical management strategies, we help you regain confidence in your balance, reduce dizziness and improve your quality of life.

With clinics in Bruce and Phillip, Momentum Therapy is dedicated to helping people across Canberra find lasting relief from vestibular migraine and return to work, recreation and everyday activities with greater confidence.

Treatment Modalities

At Momentum Therapy, our experienced Vestibular Physiotherapists provide evidence-based assessment and treatment for vestibular migraine. Because symptoms and triggers vary from person to person, your treatment plan will be tailored to your individual needs and goals.

Treatment may include:

• Comprehensive vestibular and balance assessment
• Vestibular rehabilitation exercises
• Balance and gait retraining
• Strategies to reduce dizziness and motion sensitivity
• Education about vestibular migraine and symptom management
• Identification of potential triggers and lifestyle advice
• Gradual return to work, exercise and everyday activities
• Liaison with your GP or specialist when appropriate

Our goal is to help you reduce the frequency and severity of symptoms, improve your balance and confidence, and get you back to doing the things you enjoy.