Hearing & Balance

If you’ve ever had an ear infection, you have probably felt the sense of being off-balance. What happens in our ears directly impact our balance. Our balance organ in the inner ear is full of fluid, which moves when you do and send signals straight to your brain. These Semi-Circular canals can even tell when we’re standing, laying down, or moving around. One of the most significant symptoms of problems in the semicircular canals’ is vertigo. This condition often makes you feel dizzy or shaky and can also lead to nausea. There are several other conditions that can cause problems as well.

In combination with your eyes and your joints, the inner ear forms the largest part of our overall ability to balance. The hearing and balance organs share a small area in your skull (called the Bony Labyrinth) and what effects one can affect the other.

Being unsteady and also not hearing well equals a loss of confidence, and that means a loss of quality of life. Staying active in retirement is critical for wellbeing. If you feel consistently off balance, seek the advice of your GP. If you also have hearing issues, then schedule a hearing test at a hearing rehabilitation clinic.