Care for Balance Issues in Canberra
Feeling unsteady on your feet, reaching for furniture or hesitating before taking the stairs can affect how confidently you go about everyday activities. Balance issues can have many possible causes, so understanding what may be contributing to them is an important first step.
How Your Body Helps Keep You Steady
Balance relies on several systems working together. Your brain combines information from your inner ears, eyes and sensory receptors in your muscles and joints to help you stay steady and aware of your body’s position.
Because balance difficulties can have a range of causes, chiropractic care isn’t appropriate for every case. Depending on your symptoms and health history, further assessment or referral to another healthcare professional may be recommended.
Factors That May Affect Your Stability
Musculoskeletal factors can sometimes affect how confidently or comfortably you move. Changes in strength, mobility or movement following an injury may be relevant, while other causes of balance difficulties can fall outside the scope of chiropractic care.
Factors that may be considered during an assessment include:
- Muscle weakness or reduced stability
- Joint stiffness or restricted movement
- Previous musculoskeletal injuries
- Changes in posture or movement patterns
- Reduced physical activity
- Muscular tension or discomfort
Care Focused on Musculoskeletal Factors
The first step is discussing your symptoms, health history and any changes you’ve noticed in your movement. We can assess musculoskeletal factors that may be relevant to how you move and determine whether chiropractic care may be appropriate.
Where indicated, care may include manual or lower-force chiropractic techniques based on your individual needs. We may also discuss practical considerations around posture, movement and everyday activities. If your balance concerns appear to require assessment outside our scope, we’ll recommend that you speak with an appropriate healthcare professional.
Talk to Us About Your Balance Concerns
If unsteadiness is affecting your everyday activities, it’s important to consider what may be behind it and whether those factors fall within the scope of chiropractic care. Contact Weston Creek Chiropractic Centre to schedule an appointment.
