Cervicogenic Dizziness
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What Is Cervicogenic Dizziness?
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What Are The Symptoms?
Where typical vertigo gives you the sensation of spinning, Cervicogenic Dizziness is more closely associated with the feeling of floating. It can be triggered by neck movement.
Cervicogenic Dizziness is commonly characterised by disorientation, lightheadedness, head/neck pain, stiffness, and a limited range of motion. However, symptoms such as balance problems, lack of coordination, visual fatigue, nausea, and vomiting have been reported. Some people experience a sense of unsteadiness and imbalance, creating difficulty walking.
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What Causes Cervicogenic Dizziness?
Cervicogenic Dizziness is caused by the neck and, specifically, the nerves at the top of the neck that control the balance centres of the brain. When there is a misalignment or lack of motion in the neck joints and bones, it can obstruct or interfere with the vital functions of those nerves and cause dizziness.
The mechanism is the disruption of the normal proprioceptive signals from the neck to the nervous system, the brain, and the body, which are essential for maintaining balance and awareness of where one is in space.
Cervicogenic dizziness is more commonly seen in individuals who have/had:
- Poor posture
- Arthritis of the neck and degenerative changes like cervical spondylosis.
- Inflammation
- Whiplash, head or neck injury
- Muscle strain
- Injured disc of the neck
It’s also important to note that stress and anxiety can be a key trigger which creates a lack of motion in the neck joints.
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What To Do When Cervicogenic Dizziness Don’t Subside?
If you’ve ever experienced cervicogenic dizziness, then you know deeply this condition interferes with your everyday life.
It starts as disorientation, and then you may feel like you’re swaying, and all you can do is lie down because as soon as you go to move, it gets worse.
Any sudden neck movement or stressor has the potential to trigger one, and you can only wait for it to subside because you know you can’t get anything done through cervicogenic dizziness symptoms.
Your whole life becomes increasingly difficult, if not impossible, to:
- Go to work or perform your job
- Drive your car or go to the shops
- Manage chores around the house
- Care for your kids or grandkids
- Engage in exercise or sports
- Travel or be out with friends
- Enjoy your hobbies and passions
You try everything you can think of to find relief, but the problem persists and feels like disorientation you never know when will come on.
If this sounds familiar to you, let me explain why this is happening.
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The Key To Breaking The Cycle
The usual problem people run into is something we call “The Loop.”
This is the constant research, action, failure cycle that seems to stay stuck on repeat as you work your way through:

Medications

Physical therapy

Risk aversion and stopping doing certain activities or movements

Searching for advice online

Seeking help groups

Unspecific general Neck manipulation

And so many more
Each time you try something new, the pain persists or can even get worse.
The most worrying aspect of this cycle is its toll on our physical, emotional, and chemical bodies.
Repeated Physical Stress can increase the risk of further damage.
Repeated Emotional Stress can lower the efficiency of our immune system.
Repeated Chemical Stress from our medications can cause dangerous inflammation.
In reality, treating with painkillers might actually leave you feeling even worse off than you did before and trigger medication overuse headaches.
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The Potential Hidden Dangers Of Treating With Medications
You’re tired of reviewing all the self-help options; you’ve exhausted the list of possibilities, so you contacted your GP, who may have referred you to a specialist.
But even then, you’re told the only option you have for true relief is increasingly stronger medications.
The main reason is that the underlying cause of cervicogenic dizziness can vary widely from person to person, making the source more difficult to pinpoint without a specialist.
So you either walk away with a vague diagnosis or simple directions to “just take these medications and try this exercise.” This inevitably leads to being prescribed stronger medications But continuously taking painkillers can set off an entirely new wave of health problems.
So you either walk away with a vague diagnosis or simple directions to “just take these medications and try this exercise.” This inevitably leads to being prescribed stronger medications But continuously taking painkillers can set off an entirely new wave of health problems.
Such as:
- Changes to Heart Rhythm
- Brain impairment
- Fatigue
- Weight gain
- Depression
- Sleep disturbances
- And More
The key to avoiding these potential complications is to seek out the root cause and correct it without relying solely on medication.
Which is exactly what we can offer you.
Who Are We & How Can We Help?
We are Life Balance Chiropractic, the UK’s #1 family-friendly care provider for exceptional patient excellence.
Our goal is to make your body a better place to live in.
In short, our business is the successful treatment of your cervicogenic dizziness.
Whether it’s:
- From the neck joints, muscles or nerves
- Or an unknown cause
We can correct it long-term for you.
We do this by offering a very detailed health history and physical examination. This may include x-rays to identify underlying neck problems and how long they have been there and rule out anything else and other causes of dizziness and vertigo.
Care usually involves specific corrective chiropractic care and chiropractic adjustments combined with massage therapy through our proven process, as well as spinal remodelling carried out by expert practitioners that make up the life balance difference. To support your healing at home, we also have a database of over 1000 exercises and stretches, and we combine these with spinal remodelling exercises to improve the shape of your spine and create better long-term spinal alignment for you.
Cervicogenic dizziness is caused by a problem with the neck’s muscles, nerves, and joints and how they interact; we specialise in this, so you are in the right hands with us.
Our goal is for you to get your life back.
As one of the top multi-award-winning clinics for chiropractic treatment, we ensure a high level of care in patient satisfaction and customer experience.
It is important for us to connect with our patients on a personal level.
That’s why our experienced international team does everything we can to create a pleasant and custom-tailored experience, delivering the best quality care for each unique patient need Every time.
What We Treat
Cervicogenic Dizziness Treatment To Reclaim The Enjoyment In Your Life:
Our Proven Process
Our 4-Step Cervicogenic Dizziness Treatment Solution For You
Our healing practice is based on a unique 4-step system to ensure you get the best care unique to YOU.
Consult - Your Comfort Is Our Top Priority
DISCOVER - WE DON’T GUESS, WE TEST
This is when we gather the most powerful data about your symptoms and how they connect with your neck, shoulders and the rest of your spine and body. We check your nerves, muscles and joints to discover the underlying cause of your cervicogenic dizziness through our comprehensive structural and nervous system proprietary assessment.
REPORT - WE ANALYSE OUR RESULTS WITH YOU
Patient education is an important aspect of the experience. We take as much time as needed to review the results and answer any of your concerns or questions.
You are not obligated to work with us at this point, but we will give you expert recommendations for a custom-tailored action plan.
CARE - ACTIONING YOUR TRANSFORMATION
If you decide we are a good fit, our professional chiropractors and massage therapists, with decades of clinical experience, will support your health goals and transformation at every step.
The care is painless, and it will free up the locked-up joints, nerves, and muscles, restoring a state of ease, unlocking comfort, reducing pain and pressure, and restoring freedom of motion long term. We also ensure you get specific personalised exercises and stretches to help yourself at home.
Alleviate The Cervicogenic Dizziness For Good
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I went to Life Balance with lower back pain and tightness in this area. After several months of chiropractic treatment the pain has gone, and my flexibility has increased. The team were fantastic, friendly, easy to talk to, always happy to answer any questions and arrange appointments around my busy work and personal schedule. Most importantly, im delighted with the results, and how I feel now, that have enabled me to continue my sporting interests. Thank you Life Balance!Posted on Google![]()
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Since having my daughter, my hips had never felt quite right. I’d also developed a sharp pain around my left shoulder blade and a stiff neck, which was probably not helped by constantly carrying and picking up my very clingy toddler! It had started to affect more than I realised. Housework was uncomfortable, looking after the children felt harder, and being in pain was beginning to affect my mood. I’d even started avoiding certain everyday movements because I was worried I might hurt myself. Someone recommended Life Balance Chiropractic and spoke so highly of the team that I decided to give them a try. I travel from West Parley for my appointments, and it has genuinely been worth the journey. From the beginning, I was really impressed by the new client process. I felt properly listened to, rather than rushed through an appointment, and everything felt personal, smooth and thorough. Seeing my X-rays was particularly helpful because it gave me a much clearer understanding of what was going on. The findings were explained in a way that made sense, and I could finally see why certain things might have been contributing to the way I felt. I started noticing a difference after my first two sessions. Before coming to Life Balance, I would wake up several times during the night in pain and assume I must have slept awkwardly. Recently, I slept through the entire night for the first time in ages. That might sound like a small thing, but when you have young children, waking up with more energy and less pain makes a huge difference. I’m no longer in pain while looking after the house and the children, and picking up my toddler feels so much easier. Harrison is an amazing and incredibly precise chiropractor. Chris has also been brilliant, particularly when working on my hips. He is extremely thorough and pays attention to how my whole body is responding, including muscles and areas I would never have thought were connected. There have been areas that felt incredibly tense before an adjustment and noticeably more relaxed afterwards. I’ve really appreciated that they don’t just focus on the one place that hurts. They look at the bigger picture. The biggest change is that I feel much more confident in my body again. I’m no longer avoiding normal, everyday things because I’m frightened I’ll hurt myself. Being in less pain and sleeping better has made family life feel much easier and more manageable. Everyone at Life Balance is warm, welcoming and genuinely personal. The team always greets me by name, and you never feel like you’re simply the next appointment in the diary. You feel properly cared for. I would absolutely recommend Life Balance Chiropractic in Poole, especially to other mums who haven’t felt quite right since giving birth. For me, making the journey is a complete no-brainer.Posted on Google![]()
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I attended life balance for a free spinal health check up, as I was suffering with back and neck pain on a daily basis, mainly due to my job but past trauma to my neck has contributed over the years. I had a thorough assessment, X-ray’s and a past history account and had a future plan put in place. I started by having two sessions a week for the first two months and had seen a noticeable difference within a few weeks, hardly any headaches, no migraines , barely any pain at the end of a busy working week and also my posture is a lot better then before. I am now having treatment once a week and then spreading out to every couple of weeks in the near future. I was very anxious to start off with due to the sensitivity/pain in my neck area but with reassurance and patience from my chiropractor Chris, I feel I have made massive improvements, not just in my work life but in my home life and also with my energy levels too. Life balance is a calm and friendly place to attend and I would highly recommend them to anyone I know suffering with body pain/problems. So pleased with my progress.Posted on Google![]()
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