Category: Balance

Now that it’s winter, allergies aren’t top of mind for most people in Boone and Jefferson, but they can occur year-round. In fact, there’s often a spike in December. After all, it’s the one month during the year where you’re likely to find a tree taking up space in the living room. This can trigger…

As we discussed in the last blog post, our balance system is made up of our inner ear and what we see and feel. This week, we will discuss what happens if something goes wrong. Causes of Balance Disorders Countless things can cause a balance disorder: medications, head injury or a change in the inner…

Have you ever been walking and suddenly lost your balance and stumbled? That’s probably one of the few times when you actually think about your ability to balance. While it may seem simple, all you have to do is stand up and then stay standing, it turns out that balancing is quite complex. There is…