Balance Exercises And Motion Sickness

Balance Exercises Help Motion Sickness

By Suzanne Stoke, Physical Therapist @ Exercise For Balance via www.exerciseforbalance.com/

   Balance exercises  can help that pesky problem of motion sickness that many of us face while trying to enjoy a vacation on a cruise, long car ride or even just travelling to work on the train. Please see http://www.exerciseforbalance.com/buy-now Motion sickness can be accompanied by symptoms of nausea, headaches, vomiting and balance problems. Statistics show that 25% to 40 % of Americans suffer from some degree of motion sickness, depending on the type of transportation they use for traveling. Motion sickness can be defined as a condition in which a disagreement exists between visually perceived movement and the inner ear's vestibular system's sense of movement. Basically, there is a sensory mismatch of information between the eyes and the inner ear. With motion sickness, our inner ear tells our brain that we are moving (like rocking on a boat or driving in a car), but our eyes tells the brain we are not moving. Additionally, the vestibular system's job is to monitor the body's movements and assist in controlling balance. When the brain gets a mixed signal about movement, you feel off balanced, nauseated and "sea sick." For most people, there are some tricks that help reduce the amount and discomfort of motion sickness. While riding in a car, the best solution is to be the driver so you are in control of the vehicle and can match visual cues of the moving car and road signs or other cars. If you can not drive, the best option is to sit in the front seat and look at the road ahead to try to minimize motion sickness.  Additionally, while riding in a car, be sure not to read a book or look at electronic devices, as that will increase your symptoms. If you are travelling on a boat, face the same direction you are heading and keep your eyes on the horizon to try to diminish symptoms of sea sickness. When travelling in a plane, try to sit in a window seat over the wing to give you a visual point to focus on. Furthermore, when riding in a train, face the direction you are moving and focus on a visual point inside the train to help you stabilize and reduce symptoms. Lastly, for all modes of transportation, you can use the body's sense of touch to help ground you, feel more balanced and reduce motion sickness.

Balance Exercises That Help With Motion Sickness

    Balance exercises and balance techniques can help reduce the intensity of motion sickness for people travelling on any mode of transportation. Stability exercises employ using the technique of focusing on the sense of touch between the feet and the floor. Our body's have an enormously detailed sensory system called, proprioception, that sends information to the brain on how we are moving, what position we are in and what we are touching. The brain integrates that sensation of touch with the visual input and information from the inner ear's vestibular system to record how we are moving and to respond with appropriate movements to keep us upright and balanced.  Just as we can use the sense of touch between our feet and the floor to enhance steadiness, we can use the sense of touch to reduce symptoms of motion sickness. For instance, when riding in a car, if you concentrate on the sense of touch between your back and legs in the seat and realize that you are in a stable, secure position, your brain will be able to dampen the feelings of motion sickness. Additionally, by practicing balance exercises and balance techniques before you travel on a boat, plane  or take a car ride, you will be able to strengthen your balance system, thereby overcoming to some extent the sense of motion sickness when you travel. Now you can practice these specific balance techniques and balance exercises in the convenience of your home before travelling with the Exercise For Balance DVD.

Balance Exercises In The Exercise For Balance DVD

    For those who suffer with motion sickness, begin the best balance exercises with the Exercise For Balance DVD. The Balance DVD is perfect  to use at home or in a group setting. The DVD is professionally filmed and loaded with the best balance and strength exercises needed to enhance senior fitness and to perform basic activities like walking, standing, stair climbing or to advance to high level activities like dancing and hiking. In the Exercise For Balance DVD, you will learn how to improve balance, balance techniques and balance routines from a balance trainer --licensed Physical Therapist-- who has worked with balance and dizziness disorders for over 20 years. Get your copy of the Exercise For Balance DVD by clicking on the BUY NOW button

For those with motion sickness, start balance exercises today with the Exercise For Balance DVD to improve balance and prevent falls.
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