Pain in the cervical spine with nausea | Pain in the HWS

Pain in the cervical spine with nausea

The cervical spine is constantly in motion.Every time we turn or bend our head, the associated muscles and nerves react accordingly. If we move too fast, have an accident or suffer from any other cervical spine disease, this can lead to irritation of the nerves in the skull, which in turn can cause dizziness or nausea. Normally, therefore, it helps to treat the main cause, i.e. the neck pain, so that the accompanying symptoms, such as nausea, also disappear. If the nausea is particularly bad, it can help to relax the tense muscles in the neck, work with heat or cold or eat ginger as a support. If the nausea does not disappear or the condition worsens, a doctor should be consulted.

Pain up to the upper arm

If the muscles in the neck are particularly tense or if certain nerves are pinched off due to malposition or vertebral blockages, the pain can radiate from the cervical spine to the upper arms. The pain in the upper arm can be of different nature. Some affected persons describe a dull feeling of pain, others a tingling or numbness or a feeling similar to a sore muscle. If the pain radiates from the cervical spine into the upper arm, it is necessary to act so that the affected nerves do not suffer any consequential damage and the patient is not restricted in his everyday life.

Pain in the cervical spine and headaches

Headaches in particular can be caused by problems in the cervical spine because a large number of muscular and neurological structures are located in the upper part of the neck. Tension or malposition in this area can lead to irritation of the trigeminal nerve at the brainstem. This then sends a pain signal to the brain, which is interpreted there as a headache.

In simple terms, this means that the cervical spine can cause headache if it is either too stiff, too mobile (due to weak muscles) or blocked. Cervical spine headache can easily be confused with other types of headache, so it is not always easy for sufferers to find the exact cause. Many people misinterpret the pain as a migraine attack because the pain is in the same area. For this reason, the cervical spine should also be considered, especially if the headache is persistent or recurs frequently.