Diagnosis/Differential Diagnosis | Physiotherapy for a cervical spine syndrome

Diagnosis/Differential Diagnosis

Due to the diversity of causes and symptoms, cervical spine syndrome requires a thorough diagnosis to ensure the best possible therapy for the respective problems. There are several ways to diagnose the cervical spine syndrome. In most cases, the description of the symptoms is sufficient for this diagnosis to be made.

If you go to a physiotherapist, he will also palpate the affected area and check the head‘s freedom of movement to determine, among other things, whether the muscles are hardened or whether vertebrae are blocked. In addition, neurological tests can be carried out to check whether there is any nerve irritation or damage that might be causing the problems. Imaging procedures such as CT and MRI can be consulted, for example, if a tumor or herniated disc is suspected.

The diagnosis cervical spine syndrome is not very specific, as it is a collective term for various symptoms. The difficulty with this syndrome lies in finding the cause of the problems.