by Colorado Ear Care | Jan 20, 2023 | Balance/Dizziness
What do I need to know about fall risks in older adults? It’s no secret that as we age, there are certain health concerns that naturally arise. Keeping ourselves in good shape — physically, cognitively, and emotionally — can help keep us actively engaged with the...
by Colorado Ear Care | Dec 9, 2022 | Balance/Dizziness, Miscellaneous
What are ear crystals? Well, despite their fanciful name, ear crystals are a natural occurrence in our bodies! Ear crystals, sometimes also referred to as ear stones or otoconia, play a major role in our body’s system of balance. These crystals are composed of...
by Colorado Ear Care | Jun 16, 2022 | Balance/Dizziness
What do you really know about vertigo? When you hear the word vertigo, what do you think of? Is it the classic Alfred Hitchcock film? A mid-aughts U2 song? Or are you one of the near-100 million Americans who seek medical care for the condition that includes feelings...
by Colorado Ear Care | Apr 22, 2022 | Balance/Dizziness
You deserve to know the truth about vestibular testing In our line of work, we’ve learned that many patients who either have or fear they have vestibular issues (a loss of balance, dizziness, or other vertigo-like symptoms) because they’ve heard that vestibular tests...
by Colorado Ear Care | Apr 22, 2022 | Balance/Dizziness
Do I have vertigo? Answer these questions to learn more. One of the most common causes of vertigo — the out of control spinning sensation that brings with it feelings of nausea — is caused by a condition called BPPV, or benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. ...
