Vertigo and the Different Vestibular Disorders

Vertigo is not the only thing that concerns every Ames vertigo chiropractor. They also deal with various types of vestibular disorders.  Vertigo is an indicator of a vestibular disorder, along with disequilibrium and dizziness. People often use these terms...

A Crash Course on Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

As a vertigo chiropractor based in Ames, Iowa, I make it my duty to help my patients better understand their health conditions. The term benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) can sound intimidating, as it sounds like a severe condition. The truth is BPPV is...

Bringing Clarity to 7 Misunderstandings About Vertigo

Vertigo is a common ailment, while at the same time it is not very well understood. In this article, we will be taking a closer look at 7 common misconceptions about vertigo in order to help you gain a better understanding of what this symptom actually is. At the end...

Vertigo and the Balance System — How One Affects the Other

Vertigo has been defined as the feeling that you or the things around you are spinning about. It is a quite common condition, with as many as 69 million Americans having had some type of vestibular condition associated with vertigo in their lifetime. Vertigo can...