05/07/2026
THE VESTIBULAR SYSTEM AND HEARING
The tiny vestibular system located within your inner ear has a responsibility to your body that’s far greater than its size. The peripheral vestibular system, comprising five organs of the inner ear, is needed for your body to maintain its balance, including position, posture, and movement. The central vestibular system, located outside the ear, contains the parts of your central nervous system that process the signals sent from the inner ear. So how can it affect your hearing? Conditions and diseases that occur in the inner ear can impact both our hearing and the entire vestibular system. While dizziness and balance problems are often the early signs of a vestibular condition, hearing loss may result if left untreated.
If you would like to learn about the many ways you can protect your hearing from hazards of all kinds, we invite you to ask the people who know, the people who have your best interests at heart - the people at LINDSAY EAR CLINIC. Don’t put it off any longer. If you think your hearing abilities are less than they once were, call us to see what we can do for you. Between our commitment to your well-being and our dedicated staff, your hearing is in good hands.
P.S. It’s not just gravity keeping you upright in our atmosphere—the vestibular system plays a big role in our ability to walk, run, and even remain standing.
