Vertigo is the illusion of movement of the body or of the environment. Vertigo creates unidirectional (one-way) motion and rotational motion.
How this motion is perceived comes with a minor distinction, according to Dr Steven Trauben DC. There is objective vertigo wherein the patient has the sensation of his surroundings going in circles around him and subjective vertigo wherein he feels he is the one spinning around his environment.
A significant distinction sets vertigo apart from dizziness. Patients in VA who experience dizziness say they feel light-headed or nauseous and there is loss of balance but the motion of perception is absent.
Your Alexandria Chiropractor will perform a thorough history and examination including orthopaedic and neurological testing to determine the true cause of your vertigo and dizziness. With the findings at hand, they will develop a customized plan of management to fit your specific case.
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