Introduction
The duration of a cervical spine syndrome can vary greatly. Depending on the cause of the complaints, the period of time for an acute syndrome can be from days to three weeks. A prompt treatment helps to reduce the duration of the cervical spine syndrome. In the case of a chronic syndrome, the duration of the complaints is over a longer period (at least 3 months). The transition phase between acute and chronic cervical spine syndrome is called subacute syndrome.
Duration of an acute cervical syndrome
An acute cervical spine syndrome occurs, for example, as a result of accidents and spinal blockages. By definition, we speak of an acute cervical spine syndrome if the complaints do not last longer than three weeks. Minor blockages and tension due to poor posture, such as during long car journeys or flights, can be treated by appropriate therapeutic measures within three weeks. A central point, however, is that those affected must urgently counteract further complaints with exercises and changes in posture.
Duration of a chronic cervical spine syndrome
We speak of a chronic cervical spine syndrome if the symptoms occur for more than 3 months. The origin can be an acute or subacute cervical syndrome that could not be treated. More often, however, the cause of the complaints is due to years of processes, such as wear and tear and poor posture.
Once a cervical spine syndrome has reached a chronic stage, it is quite possible that the complaints will never completely disappear. Here the patient has a high degree of personal responsibility. The more the affected person trains alone and/or with a trainer, monitors his posture and keeps moving, the more likely it is that the complaints can be kept at a minimum.
Over the years, many patients know best with which tricks and knacks they can get their complaints under control. Some patients may also have a recurrent (recurrent) cervical spine syndrome. Over the years, the patients have repeatedly experienced occasional complaints for short periods of time, which they can get under control with appropriate therapy and their own exercises. Even if a chronic cervical spine syndrome is known for months and years, a doctor should be consulted if the symptoms worsen or change acutely. – Chronic cervical spine syndrome
- Degenerative spinal column changes
How long does the dizziness last?
Dizziness in cervical spine syndrome is caused by pressure on nerve cords. The duration of the occurrence here is often between a few minutes and hours. In the case of acute occurrence in the course of tension and blockages, the dizziness can disappear almost immediately or in up to a few days when the blockages and tensions are released.
However, the dizziness can reappear when tension and blockages reoccur. Here, too, prevention through e.g. postural changes is central. If dizziness occurs with a chronic cervical spine syndrome, then this is usually not completely treatable, i.e. it occurs again and again. The duration can also last from a few minutes to hours. However, progressions over longer phases are also possible.
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