Core Balance

04/02/2026

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month!

03/30/2026

Dizziness is often described as vertigo, but they are not the same thing.
Vertigo refers specifically to a spinning or moving sensation.

Many people with vestibular disorders experience other forms of dizziness, such as imbalance, lightheadedness, visual disorientation, or feeling off without spinning.

Understanding the difference helps support more accurate conversations, diagnosis, and care.

Learn more: https://vestibular.org/article/what-is-vestibular/causes-of-dizziness/

03/30/2026

I can't control the weather. I can't control hormones. But I CAN control the fact that I drank a full glass of water today... and I want a trophy.

Small wins CAN have a big impact. 🏆💧

03/30/2026

The Core Balance Team extends a warm welcome to Dr. Jordan Henning, our newest Doctor of Physical Therapy. Dr. Henning's expertise in Orthopedics enables him to effectively treat patients with sports injuries and post-surgical needs. When not practicing, Dr. Henning enjoys running, weightlifting, sports, and family time.

03/25/2026

A “good day” with a vestibular disorder isn’t about doing everything or feeling symptom-free.

Sometimes it means symptoms were manageable. Sometimes it means you rested when you needed to. Sometimes it means you chose yourself.

However a good day looks for you, it still counts. 💙

03/25/2026

Learn about the different types of migraine aura, their symptoms, and how to recognize them before your next attack.

03/25/2026

03/25/2026

👁️ Did you know migraine can cause many eye-related symptoms?

From temporary vision loss and light sensitivity to visual aura or “static” known as visual snow, migraine can affect our visual system in surprising ways.

In our episode of Spotlight on Migraine, "Symptoms in the Eye: Is it Migraine?" Dr. Rani Banik explains why many of us get symptoms in our eyes with a migraine attack, and how to differentiate them from ocular migraine.

🎧 Learn more: https://www.migrainedisorders.org/podcast/s2ep16-migraine-symptoms-in-the-eye/

03/24/2026

Busy environments can be overwhelming for people living with vestibular disorders. Places like grocery stores, school pickup lines, and offices often combine bright lights, movement, noise, and visual clutter.

Simple strategies like planning ahead, reducing sensory input, and pacing yourself can help lower overload and support balance throughout the day. What helps will look different for everyone, and that is okay.

Save this for when everyday places feel like too much. 💙

03/20/2026

The dreaded rebound headache!

Regular use of acute pain medications can sometimes make headache frequency worse, not better.

This is known as medication adaptation headache, also called medication-overuse headache, and it is a common but preventable headache disorder. According to the latest findings from the Global Burden of Disease study, medication adaptation headache accounts for 20.8% of all ill health associated with headache disorders.

This type of headache can happen when certain pain-relieving medications are used too often to treat headache or migraine attacks. Greater awareness can help people recognize the pattern earlier and have informed conversations with their clinician.

Learn more about medication adaptation headache here:

https://www.migrainedisorders.org/video/chapter-2-episode-2-what-is-medication-adaptation-headache/

03/20/2026

As spring arrives, weather patterns often shift. Changes in barometric pressure, light, and routine can influence symptoms for some people living with vestibular disorders.

If seasonal transitions feel harder on your body, that experience is valid. Awareness can help with pacing, planning, and self-care as the season changes. 💚

03/20/2026

It is officially Spring! 🌷🌷🌷