Why do I feel sick after theme park?

Your eyes see one thing, your muscles feel another, and your inner ears sense something else. Your brain can't take in all those mixed signals. That's why you end up feeling dizzy and sick.



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What causes motion sickness? Your brain receives signals from motion-sensing parts of your body: your eyes, inner ears, muscles and joints. When these parts send conflicting information, your brain doesn't know whether you're stationary or moving. Your brain's confused reaction makes you feel sick.

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A roller coaster's sudden twists and turns can result in a dangerous blood clot or a torn blood vessel. This injury can trigger a stroke in both adults and children. People with high blood pressure or heart conditions are at greater higher risk.

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We spoke to a physical therapist who said it's because of the inner ear. When you're riding a coaster is causes some confusion in your brain, which causes you to lose your balance. In return, you feel dizzy and may even vomit.

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We spoke to a physical therapist who said it's because of the inner ear. When you're riding a coaster is causes some confusion in your brain, which causes you to lose your balance. In return, you feel dizzy and may even vomit.

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The truth is that most visits to the amusement park are full of thrills, fun and are statistically quite safe. However, some amusement park rides, and especially roller coasters, are a significant cause of neck and spine injuries. While these injuries don't make the nightly news, they can slow you down.

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Serious injuries associated with amusement parks can include:
  • Deadly falls.
  • Carotid artery dissection and stroke (tears to the major artery in the neck)
  • Traumatic brain injury.
  • Brain aneurysms.
  • Paralysis.
  • Drowning.
  • Inflatable ride injuries.
  • Lacerations.


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Taking a ride on a roller coaster could reduce your levels of anxiety and increase your feelings of happiness and self-confidence, according to Dr. David Lewis following his study at Thorpe Park in England.

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Some people have problems with 3D, simulation, spinning, quick drops or turns, speed, backwards movement or movement in darkness. If you get sick from spinning rides, do not go on them. If up and down gets your tummy feeling funny, then avoid some roller coasters, even if they are not mentioned below.

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After analyzing acceleration data, it was determined that the front row had the greatest negative acceleration in the z direction and was therefore the “best place” to sit. Most people who enjoy roller coasters have a favorite place to sit when riding, but no quantitative reasons for sitting there.

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