Dizziness is one of the most common symptoms seen in the general population. Some people describe feeling lightheaded, drowsy, while some others feel like the room is spinning. Dizziness can happen in short bouts, or it can persist throughout the day, making even simple daily activities difficult and exhausting. Perhaps you have visited different specialists and couldn’t find out the root cause of your dizziness, but have you had your neck checked?
At Agape Chiropractic Hong Kong, we help people who suffer from neck related dizziness, also known as cervicogenic dizziness. With gentle chiropractic techniques, we can help ease tension and help you feel more stable.
What is Cervicogenic Dizziness?
Cervicogenic dizziness, also known as cervical dizziness or cervical vertigo, is a type of dizziness that comes from problems in the neck (cervical spine). It is different from dizziness caused by inner ear or brain issues, and results from abnormal input from the neck’s sensory structures.
This type of dizziness often comes with:
- Neck pain or stiffness
- Dizziness when turning your head
- Headaches or muscle tension
The neck plays an important role in movement and balance. The neck has many small muscles, nerves, and joints that send signals to your brain to help you stay balanced. If those signals get mixed up because of neck strain, due to poor posture (stooped posture), injury, or problems within the joints and muscles, your brain gets confused, and this may cause dizziness.
How Can Chiropractic Care Help with Dizziness?
At Agape Chiropractic Hong Kong, we use effective treatments to address and relieve dizziness that may be coming from your neck. Here’s how we approach it:
- Thorough Assessment
We take time to understand your full health history and your symptoms. Our chiropractor 香港 specialist checks your posture, how your neck feels, and how it moves. If required, we may refer you for imaging to look at your neck into greater details. If we think the cause of your dizziness cannot be treated with chiropractic care, we refer you to the relevant specialist.
- Gentle Chiropractic Adjustments
We use gentle chiropractic adjustments to restore normal joint motion and improve nerve function, which can minimize dizziness over time.
- Neck Traction and Mobilization
Some patients get relief from traction-based techniques, where we gently stretch the neck to relieve pressure. This has been shown to reduce dizziness in some cases of neck related dizziness.
- Posture & Balance Training
We also suggest simple home exercises that improve posture, strengthen neck muscles, and train your balance. These are especially helpful if you suffer from poor posture and in addition to helping dizziness, they can help soothe symptoms of cervical degeneration.
- Soft Tissue Therapy
Tight muscles in the neck and upper back can contribute to dizziness. We use soft tissue release and gentle massage techniques to help release these muscles.
Is Chiropractic Safe for Dizziness?
The short answer is ‘Yes’. When done by a fully licensed and trained chiropractor, this type of care has an exceptional safety track record. At Agape Chiropractic Hong Kong, your health and safety always come first. We never guess, we only initiate treatments if we believe it is safe and appropriate.
We adapt our manual techniques and exercises for each patient, and use appropriate and gentle care, especially for patients with conditions that require more caution (like seniors or those with vascular risk). Each patient receives a careful assessment and is given a customized treatment plan.
How Long Does It Take to Recover from Dizziness?
Some people feel improvement after just a few sessions. Others may need a bit more time, especially if the issue has been ongoing for months or years. While everyone is different, many of our patients with cervicogenic dizziness report:
- Less neck pain and stiffness
- Fewer dizzy spells, especially when turning their head
- Better posture and balance
Conclusion
Dizziness is frustrating, but you don’t have to live with it forever. If your neck is part of the problem, chiropractic care could be part of the solution. At Agape Chiropractic Hong Kong, we are proud to offer safe and effective care to help you get rid of dizziness.
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