That's awesome and so encouraging!! When you first started walking were you pretty symptomatic? How did you increase to 5 miles? Sometimes I feel great on my walks and other days not so great (I've only been going about 1 to 1.5 miles currently) . I have constant rocking/swaying. Recently diagnosed with pppd but dealing with this for 9 months.

@@amandar614 Yes, my symptoms were a lot more intense when I started and I was scared that I’d be away from home and feel really bad, so I was just walking around my road. I gradually started going further. I gained more confidence in myself each time I wanted to turn around and go home and didn’t! I think learning to trust in yourself that you can handle symptoms is half the battle. Some days my walks are 99% symptom free. The bad days aren’t half as bad as before. I used to sit down after my walks and feel those movement feelings but that’s no longer there at all. Sorry this is a long reply. I have tried to keep it short lol. It’s a long journey but you can gradually build up and lessen your symptoms. This time last year I could just about handle standing in the shower

@@100rebeccaleanne That is so great and such an encouragement to me! Thankyou for your reply! How much would you increase at a time? And did you have the swaying/rocking sensations all the time before? Your so right about the fear being a big part of the battle. I'm scared I'll get to far away from my house and wont be able to get back.

Fantastic

​@@amandar614 so encouraging that you can get better

Yes!! I believe you can do this, Marie!!

You're very welcome, Julie!

Warmest thanks to YOU Jill for your encouraging and lovely comments! I get lots of questions about this. You can check out this (older) video for some ideas. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b6mEf9af2sjZnGw.html The squat turn is an example of a rotational exercise.

Yes! Thank you, Joan!

Fantastic, Marcia!

You're very welcome, Janine!

You're very welcome. It truly is my privilege to be able to help.

YES! Thank you so much for taking the time to share that you've seen this advice re: exercise help you personally. It is truly my privilege to be able to help. I am so happy you're feeling so much better!

How are you doing ?

Thank you, Sergio!

You're very welcome! Thank you for your trust!

Eileen, you are a marvel! What fabulous suggestions!

You're very welcome, Jackie!

YES! Go get your life back!!!

You're very welcome, Michelle!

YES, you’ve seen it in your own life but it is so important to also hear from someone who works with people like you that it is not only OK to do this but also beneficial.

When I feel the swaying after running, I do somatic tracking and put a heavy bag of rice on my legs. My physio told me that this sends to my brain a message of stability. I use the bag of rice at other times even when the swaying feeling isn’t present (when sitting/standing in front of my computer) to continue sending the message. Give it a try and let me know if that works for you.

It’s ok Phil, I speak km too 🤣. I am THRILLED to hear about your return to biking- YAY! I really think you can handle this. This is eustress- stress that makes you more resilient to stress. Keep it up, and keep me posted.

Totally and I hope to add more soon.

Done! Thank YOU!

Fortunately, Lynn, the basics/foundations of strength training are truly the same regardless of dizziness. I don't think that gym trainers who are good at what they do expect anything more than where you are right now. If at all feasible, I'd love for you to hire an in-person or even online trainer who can assess where you're at and help you find ways to do this that fit you personally. If you're not ready for that, this is a routine that is great for beginners, and there are many others available! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iLaZbMR7rNu2dIE.html and this one is one that shows a modifier using a chair, even better if you're truly a beginner kzfaq.info/get/bejne/epphpNajudGml4E.html

Wow! Thank you so much for your support! I truly appreciate it!

@@TheSteadyCoach could you help me read my ear test? Or tell me what it means? My ent did not tell me and charted that he did. I sent them to IG. I’d even pay you. I hate to say it but our system is failing here in San Antonio. 😩🙏🏻 I just want out of this bed.

You're very welcome!

I am sorry you are going through this, Dennis. There is hope! Keep going!

The other stress reduction techniques I talk about on my channel would be tremendously helpful for you! Please consider signing up for the course. It is completely free so even if you feel that you don't need all of the content, you can take what you need and leave what you don't. thesteadycoach.com/free-course

It's on my list, thank you Katie! I will hopefully get to this soon!

Yes, please make a video! I need some kind of guide.😊🙏

Hi Shweta, yes, I touch on this more in this video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eL6oa5OAnai6pXU.html

thank you! I wanted to ask about BPPV specifically, I have to travel to see a physiotherapist, could it be difficult?

Hi there! I actually think you want to NOT avoid doing exercises for your neck. If you have cervicogenic dizziness, that means that no clear structural abnormalities explain your symptoms. If that's the case, the more active you can be the better. It's ok to start slowly, though. In summary: if there are no structural issues, green light on exercise with no specific ones to avoid.

@@TheSteadyCoach thank you very much for your response! I wanted to ask something else. My dizziness is much better (the on the boat sensation). However I still feel, what you mentioned on your other video, disassociated, pretty much 24/7. (Actually I cried when I watch that video, cause it explain my exact feeling). Is that part of the process? I started with meditation, hopefully it’ll help. Oh and I started your dizziness course as well. Thank you again.

It’s a wonderful idea! I am not planning to do this in the near future but I am hoping to recruit others who are movement focused who might be interested in putting something like this together.

​​@@TheSteadyCoachI attended your live Q&A at 20k. I have been following your channel and have been a big fan of your content. It's been March 2023 my physician diagnosed me with pppd. I have more of the balancing 24/7 issue than dizziness. I met with a neurologist in October 2023. He sent me for an MRI for the brain. He doesn't seem to find it concerning. My family physician referred me to an audiologist. The hearing test came up normal when I saw her in January 2024. She was not much of help finding a relevant cause. My dr. sent me physiotherapy referral which didn't help much either. I saw my regular physio who I am going for past few years. He made me walk on a treadmill with speed 1 for about 10 minutes without holding the bar which I managed somehow at that time. After a couple of appointments he said that he doesn't treat the condition and suggested a few stretches and recommended trade mill and said come see me once you are able to walk without holding the bar on the minimum speed for 10 minutes (I have been walking on a treadmill at the speed of 2.3 and 5.5 elevation of course with holding the bar, it's been about 3 months now). My neurologist prescribed me the B12 injections for a little over six months which is ending next month. He also said that it takes 6-12 months to kick in. He has also made a request for an MRI for the neck and I am still waiting for that. My dr. has made another referral to a different neurologist for second opinion. My direct supervisor at work has been extraordinarily supportive but now he feels enough of making accommodation for me. Meanwhile, I have started with the Homeopathic medicine with my former practitioner back home who successfully treated my chronic condition years ago. He also does emotional assessments regularly. I am doing yoga for an hour daily and treadmill as I mentioned earlier in this comment. Everything I have done so far has been extremely sluggish in terms of moving forward. Do you make any recommendations for the resources on the topic you have mentioned here? I would highly appreciate it if you share some links to relevant content you have mentioned. Thank you for your selfless efforts on helping the community during their "Steadiness" journey.

Oh wow, you’re so right, I haven’t addressed this! Assuming medical issues have been ruled out, TOTALLY part of neural circuit dizziness- similar story to fatigue, your brain is very busy trying to manage all the dizziness stuff and that makes t very hard to process other things. Additionally- fight/flight/anxiety greatly dampen the thinking centers in the brain. No, it’s not permanent! The fog lifts as people recover.

Do what you love and feels good. Strength training is really good in general for health, but if yoga feels good right now and your body is happy, stay with it!

I totally get that and you are in good company. Just know that this cycle can be overcome. Do your best to give yourself the time and compassion you need. Your nervous system can recover.

They will lessen! It will get easier! Your brain is pushing back. Don’t buy in, you are safe!

@@TheSteadyCoach thank you!

YES!!!! I am so sorry the pain has stuck around, but yes, it totally applies.

@@TheSteadyCoach thank you Dr. Yo, I will keep exercising!

Well done, Leon! Love sauna. My colleague Pippa recovered from vestibular migraine and said the sauna was very helpful!

Awful. I’m sorry you’re going through that.

I am sorry you are going through this. I discuss more in detail on if your symptoms are neural circuit dizziness in this video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qNqngbGS3J3IoXU.htmlsi=4H6QKogkNFMqjjAS. This may help answer your questions.

TOTALLY fine. Do what you love and enjoy!!!!!!!!!

HUGE HUGE relationship and it's one of my most often requested pieces of content. I'm working on some now.

Yes! Anecdotally it seems to be very helpful.

I’m sorry Jacolien!! That really stinks. It is ok to pace yourself at first. It’s not avoiding, it’s just giving your brain and body time to catch up. Structured strength training at a lower intensity level might be easier for your brain to adapt to.

Definitely- unexplained bladder issues are also common mind body symptoms.

Do what you love and enjoy!!!!!!!!!!! It is perfectly fine to notice symptoms afterward. Your body is perfectly capable of handling this!

It is normal! Good for you, Arianne! Your body is just responding and adapting to exercise.

Hi Jeanne, of course I remember you! YES! The tinnitus you describe sounds like it's part of PPPD.

@@TheSteadyCoach Thank you! And thanks for remembering me! :) Can I ask one more thing? If my sensations cause me a lot of anxiety, do you think Lexapro could help? Have you seen SSRI’s help with pppd clients?

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b6mEf9af2sjZnGw.html and stay tuned, we'll have a follow along workout soon.

@@TheSteadyCoach Thank you very much for the spontaneous response. I learnt some additional exercises through this video. However, I am looking for another video of you there showing heel to toe walk and a few other exercises. I am sorry if I am asking for too much.

That’s a great question. The pattern of tension and recovery in strength training (as described here- with full recovery) is actually very helpful for neural circuit dizziness even when pain is involved. Prolonged cardiovascular exercise (especially when it is intense) can be a lot harder on the nervous system because you are tense the entire time. Yoga and tai chi are wonderful but they do not produce the same adaptations. Most importantly, do what you enjoy.

Hi Rose, good idea to have a neurologist check it just to make sure, but I see this very frequently with neural circuit problems.

It was normal for me

Research indicates the motion sensitivity is neuroplastic- so the solution is to push to the threshold of discomfort but then backing off. Over time, your nervous system will learn to tolerate more. I can't speak to Ozone IV unfortunately.

@@TheSteadyCoach thank you for letting me know on the motion sensitivity. It has me throwing up. I do a little exposure daily. I did get my results from the Ear institute after watching yet another interview you did with the doctor. All within normal limits. Mri. Ct scans. I wanted confirmation 100 percent from those test so I can grasp the neuro circuit and I’m planning to start treatment asap. Thank you Dr. Yo for all you do on KZfaq. I pass your information to my friends and family so they understand me. ❤️❤️❤️

Anything that requires more than about 30 repetitions for the desired effect is probably not going to produce the kinds of adaptations that strength training would. However, most important is to do what you enjoy first, and as you feel better, you can add other things in.

@@TheSteadyCoachThank you🩷

It's normal and doesn't mean you should stop. Brain can associate exercise with danger, and exposure can help. It's also an opportunity to look at your 'stress bucket' and ask if you're recovering adequately, and if there are other sneaky stressors affecting you.

Yes... PPPD is super variable, so it's common to have symptoms that only come on after doing certain activities.

@@TheSteadyCoach thanks again. I love your channel it is absolutely great and more helpful than any doctor. I bet that comes as no surprise

See my previous reply!

For muscle soreness creatine and bcaas are major game changers!!

@@letyv4444 that’s interesting! I have been looking into them more, thanks :)

Yes! Strength training helps with your proprioceptive system.

Hi Taylor, the more symptoms and diagnoses someone has, the more likely it is that this person simply has mindbody syndrome (neural circuit dizziness) and that all the symptoms are part of the same issue. Once someone has medical issues ruled out, we handle those symptoms just like any other one. With POTS symptoms, like with other dizziness symptoms , the most important part is understanding that this is a malfunction in your body brought on by perceived danger, but that your body is healthy and wholes

TMJD is almost always a mindbody issue- it was one of mine!! I think doctors like to attribute symptoms to physical causes when they can, but it's reaching (in my opinion) to say that someone's chronic dizziness symptoms are due to TMJD. They have a common cause- tension, stress. etc.

@@TheSteadyCoach Thank you !

​@@TheSteadyCoachhi there .. I have also been diagnosed with tmj (without any pain though) because of dizziness and imbalance issues by a dentist..but an ENT said it looks its an otolith dysfunction . Currently I'm wearing a mouthguard for tmj and taking some meds for otolith dysfunction . Yes I feel stressed and anxious when the imbalance gets worse . Any idea on how to go about it?

How's your progress now buddy ...for me it's been 1 month of wearing the mouthguard . No improvement on the imbalance issue (I have ear fullness too)

@@arjunramesh9631 for what ever reason they delete my replies to you.

I wouldn't expect it to, but if something calms your nervous system, it can help.

There are others who've mentioned this approach helped them.

Anxiety can manifest pretty much any symptom under the sun!

STAY TUNED!!! I have collaborated with an incredible strength coach & exercise physiology specialist to develop a strength training program (it'll be online and coached through an app) specifically for people with PPPD and other types of neural circuit dizziness. We'll have more info about it very soon.

​@@TheSteadyCoachInteresting, how do we find it?

Yes, understandable and you are not alone in how you are feeling. Check out this video where I talk more about this topic kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eZmEqZuHyNHbpYk.htmlsi=kYJwPU2U87Al-SUh

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Great idea for future content, what comes to mind might be HASfit (KZfaq channel)- they have strength training programs. You can take breaks and modify as I suggest in this video!

Thank you Dear Dr. Yo. You are truly a saving angel. @@TheSteadyCoach

Hi there, I hear you and many people here on my channel start where you are. It would be helpful to start with very basic activities and walking. Exercise can come later. You can get there. I suggest starting with somatic tracking and somatic walking.

If you enjoy them!

Your probably lifting to heavy try lighter weight more reps

@@thekingsson1757 ok I will try that for awhile.

It’s good advice to build up slowly!

@@TheSteadyCoach right. Weird thing is I been lifting for 3 years and never had any issues

Full strength training program will soon be available, stay tuned.