Why does it feel like I'm swaying but I'm not?
Why does it feel like I'm swaying but I'm not? A balance disorder makes you feel like you're moving when you're not. If you're standing, sitting or lying down, you might experience a spinning or floating sensation.
What organ affects balance?
The organs of balance in the inner ear are called the vestibular system. This system includes three fluid-filled loops (semi-circular canals) which respond to the rotation of the head. Near the semicircular canals are the utricle and saccule, which detect gravity and back-and-forth motion.
How do you get rid of feeling off balance?
Your treatment may include:
- Balance retraining exercises (vestibular rehabilitation). Therapists trained in balance problems design a customized program of balance retraining and exercises. ...
- Positioning procedures. ...
- Diet and lifestyle changes. ...
- Medications. ...
- Surgery.