Balance & Dizziness Care in the New River Valley

Dizziness, vertigo, and balance issues can significantly impact your daily life. At New River Valley Hearing & Balance, our experienced audiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating balance disorders for patients throughout Radford, VA and Floyd, VA. With nearly 90 million Americans affected by dizziness or balance problems in their lifetime, seeking professional evaluation is essential.

Balance disorders can occur at any age, but fall risks increase as we grow older. If you’re experiencing unsteadiness, sudden dizzy spells, or a spinning sensation that causes nausea, our team offers advanced vestibular testing and personalized treatment to help you feel steady again.

Comprehensive Balance Testing

As leaders in balance care in Radford and Floyd, we provide advanced diagnostic vestibular testing to determine the cause of dizziness, vertigo, or imbalance.

Specialized Vestibular Tests

Electrocochleography (ECochG)

Evaluates for Meniere’s disease.

Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMP)

Assesses saccule and inferior vestibular nerve function.

Videonystagmography (VNG)

Helps determine whether dizziness is caused by inner ear dysfunction, BPPV, or central pathology.

Four-Step Balance Evaluation

Your balance testing may include:

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Dynamic Visual Acuity Testing

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Auditory Brainstem Response Testing

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Postural Stability Testing

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Rotary Chair Testing

This thorough evaluation allows our specialists to accurately identify vestibular disorders and recommend the most effective treatment plan.

Do You Need a Balance Test?

Are you experiencing dizziness when turning your head? Does the room spin or feel unsteady? Persistent dizziness may result from dehydration, medications, illness, or inner ear issues. If symptoms continue, a professional balance evaluation at New River Valley Hearing & Balance is recommended.

Common Balance Disorder Symptoms

You may have a balance disorder if you notice:

  • Frequent dizziness
  • Blurry or unstable vision
  • Floating sensations
  • Nausea
  • Heart pounding
  • Difficulty walking steadily
  • Panic or anxiety due to vertigo

These symptoms may be linked to conditions such as: 

  • Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
  • Meniere’s disease
  • Labyrinthitis
  • Sensory ataxia
  • Cerebellar ataxia

If dizziness or vertigo is disrupting your life in Radford or Floyd, our team is here to help with targeted diagnostic testing and proven, effective treatments.

Treatment Options for Balance Disorders

If a balance disorder is confirmed, we will review your results and create a personalized treatment plan. Your care may include:

  • Vestibular rehabilitation exercises
  • Dietary and lifestyle changes
  • Canalith repositioning procedures, such as the Epley Maneuver
  • Referrals to additional specialists, if appropriate

Professional Epley Maneuver Assistance

While many patients try online videos, performing the Epley Maneuver incorrectly can worsen symptoms. Our specialists safely perform the maneuver in-office and teach you how to do it properly at home for relief that lasts.

Feel Steady Again with Expert Balance Care

If dizziness, vertigo, or imbalance is affecting your daily life in Radford or Floyd, VA, you don’t have to manage it alone. New River Valley Hearing & Balance provides comprehensive testing and effective, evidence-based treatments to help you regain stability and confidence.