
14/09/2025
There are three key players in maintaining your balance! ⚖️
👂 Vestibular System
The vestibular system is located within the inner ear and is made up of fluid-filled canals and sensory receptors. It is responsible for detecting changes in head position and movement and provides important feedback to the brain about our spatial orientation and motion.
👁️ Visual System
Our eyes are powerful sensors that provide visual information to our brain about our position and the movement of our surroundings.
🦵 Proprioceptive System
Embedded within our muscles, tendons, and joints is the proprioceptive system which provides feedback to the brain about the position and movement of our body. This internal sense of awareness helps us make automatic adjustments to our posture and movements, helping us maintain stability and coordination without even thinking about it.
Sometimes the communication between these systems can go awry, affecting your balance or leading to other symptoms such as headaches, dizziness or changes to your vision. Our physiotherapists can assess and treat many issues that affect balance or guide you to the right health professional if needed.
🔗 Learn more: https://backinmotion.com.au/blog/article/seeking-stability-understanding-how-our-body-maintains-balance
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