بررسی علمی آرتروز گردن، دیسک گردن، عدم تعادل و درمان‌های موثر

گردن درد و سرگیجه اغلب به دلیل اختلالات مهره‌های گردنی، آرتروز گردن، دیسک گردن یا سفتی عضلات ایجاد می‌شود. This condition, which is called Cervicogenic Dizziness or Cervical Vertigo, can usually be improved with proper treatment of the neck. Questions like:

• Neck pain and dizziness
• Does neck arthritis cause dizziness?
• Neck disc and dizziness

It shows that this problem is one of the common and real concerns of people. Many come to the doctor with dizziness, imbalance, back pain, headache, and neck stiffness, while an ear or brain exam is normal. In these conditions, the source of the problem is often hidden in the neck. Read more: Neck and arm pain

What is neck vertigo?

Cervical vertigo is a type of vertigo caused by disturbances in the structures of the neck, not the inner ear. The neck has very important nerve receptors that send information about the position of the head to the brain. When this system has a problem, the brain receives wrong information and the result will be:

• Dizziness
• Imbalance
• Lightheadedness
• Temporary blurred vision

Scientific mechanism of neck pain and dizziness

The relationship between the neck and balance is established through three systems:

• Visual system
• Inner ear
• Proprioception

Disruption in the vertebrae, discs or muscles of the neck causes disharmony of these systems and causes dizziness. Read more: Neck Stiffness

Neck arthritis and vertigo

Osteoarthritis of the neck is one of the most common causes of chronic neck pain and dizziness.

Does osteoarthritis of the neck cause dizziness?

yes Arthritis of the neck can cause:

• pressure on the nerves
• decreasing the range of motion of the neck
• disruption in balance signals
• sometimes reducing the blood flow of the vertebral artery

Common symptoms:

• Dizziness when turning the head
• Back pain
• Morning neck stiffness
• Headache

Read more: Exercise for Neck Pain

Neck Disc and Vertigo

Cervical disc herniation occurs when the intervertebral disc protrudes and eventually causes neck pain and dizziness. Read more: Harmful exercises for cervical disc

How cervical disc causes dizziness and imbalance Is it possible?

• Pressure on nerve roots
• Disturbance in balance signals
• Severe spasm of neck muscles

Accompanying symptoms:

• Dizziness
• Imbalance
• Neck and shoulder pain
• Tingling hands
• Headache

Neck disc and imbalance

Many patients say that the ground under my feet is not stable. This state can be caused by:

• Disruption of nerve messages in the neck
• Decreased coordination of head and body

Yes, even without inner ear problems. Read more about best sleeping position for cervical disc.

Neck stiffness and dizziness

Neck muscle stiffness and spasm is one of the common and often neglected reasons.

Why does neck stiffness cause dizziness?

• Decreased local blood supply
• Sending incorrect nerve messages
• Limited neck movement

Common in:

• Stress
• Sitting for a long time with a mobile phone
• Improper sleep
• Working with a laptop

Back pain, neck and dizziness

Pain in the back of the head usually originates from the muscles and nerves of the neck. Read more: Neck dystonia

What are the symptoms of back and neck pain with dizziness?

• Neck arthritis
• Spasm of subcranial muscles
• Tension headache or Cervical

Headache, dizziness and neck pain at the same time

What is the cause of dizziness, headache and neck pain?

This combination usually indicates:

• Neck headaches
• Chronic muscle spasm
• Disc or neck arthritis
• Chronic neck pain and dizziness

Chronic neck pain (more than 3 months) risk of occurrence:

• persistent dizziness
• anxiety
• impaired quality of life

Treatment of cervical vertigo

Specialized treatment (the most effective method)

Specialized neck physiotherapy

• Remedial exercises
• Muscle release
• Balance exercises
• Posture correction

Pharmaceutical treatment (short term)

• Relaxing Muscular
• Relievers (not definitive treatment)

Home treatment for cervical vertigo

Home treatment is only effective in mild cases:

• correction of sitting position
• reduction of cell phone use
• warm compress
• gentle stretching exercises
• proper neck pillow If the vertigo is severe or progressive, home treatment is not enough.

Read more: Dryness and stiffness neck

neck pain and dizziness; Why is it so common?

Many people due to:

• stress
• lack of sleep
• bad body condition
• anxiety

suffer from these symptoms, but the main cause is often musculoskeletal.

When is vertigo caused by neck pain dangerous?

If present:

• hand or leg weakness
• speech disorder
• double vision
• severe numbness
• sudden and severe headache

You should immediately refer to Dr. Mohammad Hossein Delshad.