Other diseases of the cervical spine | Dizziness and spinal disorders

Other diseases of the cervical spine

There are also other diseases such as osteomalacia, osteoporosis and herniated discs of the cervical spine in which the cervical spine may be involved. The therapy here is primarily based on the existing previous disease

Tensions of the neck muscles

Dizziness can also simply be due to tension and hyperextension in the neck muscles. These can be the result of very static (e.g. office work) or lack of movement and stress. In everyday life, one often notices this in extreme movements of the cervical spine, for example when the head is stretched backwards.

Neck pain and tension at rest are also an indication that the cause of dizziness is in the cervical spine. Here it is recommended to avoid static head postures and to strengthen the spine with exercises. These exercises can be performed alone at home or, in the case of very severe complaints, in consultation with a physiotherapist or physiotherapist.

On the one hand, these are exercises that strengthen and relax the muscles, and on the other hand those that stretch and relieve the ligaments. Malpositions must be eliminated in everyday life. Especially in very static working postures, it is recommended to stretch the neck or change the sitting posture from time to time.

Heat can be very beneficial in cases of acute neck pain and dizziness. A heat cushion can relieve the discomfort for a short time. However, working overhead should generally be avoided, especially during a painful phase, so as not to stretch the neck even more. A suitable neck pillow can also relieve and relax the neck in everyday life.

Examination of the cervical spine

When examining the cervical spine, the doctor has several options. First of all, the patient interview is very important, in which the symptoms are asked in detail. In case of accidents, the exact procedure is important.

This allows the first suspected diagnoses to be made. To be able to determine the cause of the dizziness exactly, an inspection and palpation of the spine is essential. Various movement tests are also important.

The examiner can determine whether the patient has painful tensions, for example. Finally, imaging procedures such as X-ray, MRI and CT are available. These can accurately depict injuries and damage to the cervical spine and thus enable targeted therapy.