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Cervicogenic dizziness.
Eric Chun Pu Chu1, Wui Ling Chin1, Amiya Bhaumik2
1New York Chiropractic & Physiotherapy Center, New York Medical Group, Hong Kong, China.
Oxford Medical Case Reports
|December 18, 2019
Summary
Cervicogenic dizziness (CGD), linked to neck issues, can cause disorientation. Chiropractic care and ultrasound therapy effectively resolved a patient's CGD symptoms, highlighting neck pain management importance.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Physical Therapy
Background:
- Cervical muscles provide proprioceptive input via connections with vestibular and visual systems.
- Dysfunction in cervical proprioception can lead to spatial disorientation and disequilibrium.
Observation:
- Cervicogenic dizziness (CGD) is a syndrome of dizziness and neck pain in patients with cervical pathology.
- A 24-year-old female presented with correlating neck pain and dizziness, diagnosed as CGD.
Findings:
- The patient's neck pain and dizziness significantly improved following chiropractic adjustment and ultrasound therapy.
- CGD diagnosis lacks specific confirmatory tests, making it controversial.
Implications:
- Targeted management of neck pain is crucial for patients presenting with cervicogenic dizziness.
- This case suggests chiropractic and ultrasound therapy as potential treatments for CGD.
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