Peripheral vertigo is generally caused by problems in the inner ear. Central vertigo is related to a problem in the central nervous system (CNS) that leads to vertigo. Let’s take a closer look at these two types of vertigo as well as a natural remedy that may help both types in certain cases. Read the full blog [...]
With the abundance of information about vertigo all over the Internet, some of you may wonder why vertigo relief in Rochester Hills seems so hard to attain. Unfortunately, misinformation is also common. With that in mind, we have compiled a list of seven common vertigo myths or misconceptions to guide patients of the truth. After [...]
As veteran MI vertigo doctors, we’ve seen how the balance system connects to overall motor output. When you’re balanced, you’re able to maintain the body’s center of mass over its base of support. Achieving balance is impossible without the help of a complex system involving the touch, movement, and motor input to the brain and [...]
Many people experience vertigo, yet it remains a puzzling subject for most. As a vertigo chiropractic doctor in MI, I want to clear up some common misunderstandings about vertigo. With a proper understanding of vertigo, it’s easier to come up with solutions to address not just the symptoms but the underlying cause itself. Listed below [...]
Disequilibrium, dizziness, and vertigo are three of the top reasons people go to the doctor. These symptoms are experienced if you have one of the following conditions: A peripheral vestibular disorder: A problem in the balance organs of the inner ear or vestibular system A central vestibular disorder: A problem in one or more parts [...]
One of the most prevalent causes of vertigo is a condition called BPPV. Vertigo can be a very alarming experience in which you have the false sensation that you are spinning or that your surroundings are spinning. With BPPV being as common as it is, bringing clarity on some of the most frequently asked questions [...]
Meniere’s disease is a chronic disorder of the inner ear or vestibular system. It is thought to be a form of endolymphatic hydrops having specific symptoms due to abnormally large amounts of fluid, called endolymph, in the inner ear. The symptoms associated with this disorder are: Vertigo - the sensation that you or the things [...]
You may have heard the term vertigo and wondered exactly what it is. Is it fear of heights as portrayed in a popular movie decades ago? Or is it feeling a little dizzy and off balance? Is there more to vertigo? Vertigo, along with dizziness and disequilibrium, is among the most common reasons people visit [...]
Meniere’s disease was first identified by Prosper Meniere in the early 1800’s. He recognized the problem causing the symptoms of this disease had to do with the ear, not the brain, as was a popular belief at the time. Meniere’s disease is a condition of the inner ear that is known for the following: Feeling [...]
Vertigo is a medical condition in which you feel as if you or the objects around you are moving when they are actually standing still. It has been defined as a spinning or swaying sensation. It is often accompanied by: Nausea Vomiting Sweating Problems walking Intensifying sensation when moving the head Understanding Vertigo In order [...]
Vertigo is described as the sensation that you or the things around you are spinning. If you have ever moved your head too fast and all of a sudden felt dizzy and nauseated, you have experienced vertigo. This condition occurs when the inner ear is hindered from sending the proper signals to the brain about [...]
Defining vertigo can be confusing as many people think of the popular movie title suggesting that it is a fear of heights. The proper definition of vertigo is a sensation of movement causing one to feel as if he is spinning or swaying or that the room and things around him are moving when there [...]
Meniere's disease is made up of a set of symptoms that affect your ability to hear and balance. In Meniere's disease, there is an abnormal buildup of fluid within the inner ear that produces a combination of effects, including these symptoms: Vertigo attacks Tinnitus (buzzing or ringing in the ear) Episodic hearing loss A sensation [...]
When one speaks of vertigo, it is often in reference to a sensation that the person or the things in the environment around him are spinning. This is a clue that there may be a problem originating in the vestibular system – the part of the body that controls balance and coordination. Included in this [...]