Cervical vertigo is dizziness or a sensation of imbalance thought to originate from dysfunction in the neck (cervical spine) especially due to abnormal input from the cervical proprioceptors or reduced vertebral artery blood flow.
Symptoms
· Dizziness or lightheadedness, often worse with neck movement
· Unsteadiness, especially when standing or walking
· Neck pain or stiffness
· Headache
· Tinnitus or visual disturbances (less common)
· Sensation of floating, “off-balance,” or spatial disorientation
| Category | Details |
| Cause | Cervical spine dysfunction, poor posture, or vascular compression |
| Key Symptoms | Dizziness with neck movement, imbalance, neck pain |
| Diagnosis | Clinical + exclusion of vestibular, neurologic, or cardiac causes |
| Treatment | Physical therapy, posture correction, meds, manual therapy |
