What is vestibular?

Vestibular is how your body knows when you're moving or turning, like a special sense that helps you stay balanced and not fall over.

Imagine you’re playing on a swing. When the swing goes up and down, your vestibular system inside your head lets you know you're moving, so you can keep your eyes open and laugh without falling off! It’s like having a tiny, super-smart friend in your ears and head that tells you when you’re spinning, tilting, or walking.

Your vestibular system is inside your ears, specifically in little parts called canals. These canals are filled with liquid and tiny particles that move when you turn or twist, like a mini-motion detector!

When you spin around really fast and then stop, those tiny particles keep moving for a bit, making you feel dizzy, just like when you swing too high and then suddenly stop! Your brain gets confused and thinks you're still spinning.

So next time you play on a swing or run in circles, remember: your vestibular system is working hard to help you stay balanced and have fun!Vestibular is how your body knows when you're moving or turning, like a special sense that helps you stay balanced and not fall over.

Imagine you’re playing on a swing. When the swing goes up and down, your vestibular system inside your head lets you know you're moving, so you can keep your eyes open and laugh without falling off! It’s like having a tiny, super-smart friend in your ears and head that tells you when you’re spinning, tilting, or walking.