07/07/2025
👂✨ Did you know your ear does a lot more than just help you hear?
Your vestibular system — housed within the inner ear — plays a huge role in balance and spatial awareness. It contains fluid and tiny receptors that help signal to your brain which direction your head and body are moving. It’s like your internal gyroscope!
When things feel off — like vertigo, dizziness, or ringing in the ears (tinnitus) — it might seem like it's just an “ear issue,” but from an osteopathic perspective, it often goes deeper.
👉 These symptoms can be related to:
Poor drainage in the head/neck (fluid buildup can affect balance signals)
Tension or strain on the cranial nerves that serve the ear
Postural imbalances or compensations elsewhere in the body
Because structure affects function, if the body isn't draining properly or is holding tension, it can cause a chain reaction that shows up as symptoms in the ear.
Osteopathy looks at the whole body as a dynamic unit — so even if the ear is where you're feeling it, the root cause may be elsewhere.
By gently working with the body's structure, we can improve drainage, reduce pressure, and support your nervous system — helping you feel more grounded, steady, and well.
💆♀️ Have questions about how osteopathy might help your vertigo, tinnitus, or balance? I’m happy to chat!
