They are especially common in athletes who participate in sports that require sprinting, such as track, soccer, and basketball. A pulled hamstring or strain is an injury to one or more of the muscles at the back of the thigh.
Treating vertigo. Treatment for vertigo depends on the cause and severity of your symptoms. During a vertigo attack, lying still in a quiet, darkened room may help to ease any symptoms of nausea and reduce the sensation of spinning. You may be advised to take medication.
1 Acoustic neuroma: This is a benign tumor of the ear that can be present with vertigo. 2  Neurologic: Much less commonly, the cause of vertigo may arise from the brain. 3  Stroke, tumors, seizures and multiple sclerosis may be associated with vertigo. 4  Trauma: Vertigo may be a symptom of concussion and minor head trauma.