Toe Touching
Vertigo can make it difficult to stand upright, walk, and perform other daily activities, which is why finding ways to combat it is so important. One such exercise is toe touching, which can help reduce vertigo symptoms and keep you feeling as well as possible.
A person experiences vertigo because their brain is receiving conflicting signals about their body’s position in gravity. Part of the problem is a delay in how fast the inner ear processes information from the eyes, resulting in an inability to adjust your posture based on visual cues properly. Another big part of the issue is that your balance organs may send conflicting information—vestibular migraines can trigger vertigo symptoms when there is a sudden increase in pressure on one side of your head.
The toe-touching exercise helps reduce dizziness by exercising the small muscles between your inner ear and your big toe (which are responsible for maintaining balance) and strengthening your leg muscles (which help you stay upright). In addition, reaching for your toes forces the muscles in the inner ear to work harder, which can help reduce the severity of dizziness.
