Understanding rollercoaster sickness
Roller coaster sickness, also known as motion sickness, can strike even the most daring adventurers.
Motion sickness is caused by repeated movements when travelling, whether that’s a roller coaster, car, boat, train or plane.
It’s caused by a sensory mismatch between the eyes, the balance organ in the ear and the brain.2
The rapid changes in motion, twists, turns, and high speeds on roller coasters can trigger this sensory mismatch, leading to symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, sweating, and headache.2
Why are adults more prone to roller coaster sickness?
The vestibular system is a sensitive sense organ found in the inner ear and gives us information about movement, balance and our position.3
As we age the vestibular system can become less efficient when it comes to assessing motion and movement which could be a reason why we become less tolerant to theme park rides.4
Find out more about motion sickness and why some people are more prone to it than others.
