Cervical Dizziness Diagnosis & Management with Physical Therapy

01/20/2026

A nice image by Hauser et al 2025 showing dysstructure as a potential etiology for vagus nerve dysfunction --- which can then be correlated with dizziness and cervical origin, hence, Cervicogenic Dizziness.

01/19/2026

Cervicogenic Dizziness can be quite challenging to treat.

What is the ultimate goal? Yes, to get symptoms out of there!, but, what strategy does your physio have to get it done?

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01/16/2026

Cervicogenic Dizziness: Why Neck Function Matters in Neck Extensors

One contributing factor of asymmetry is overactivity of the cervical extensor muscles --- more the superficial ones -- such as the upper trapezius.

This can lead to a cascade of neurological changes and in some cases, dizziness, lightheadedness and unsteadiness symptoms.

01/12/2026

Directional Force in Sitting Enhances Longus Colli Engagement.

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01/09/2026

Here is a carousel on the "Brainstem Irritation Model" , which can explain the reason and underlying "why" the cervical spine is relatable to dizziness.

In this case, the descriptor is from electrical stimuli from muscles, but this could also be due to increased activity from joint proprioceptors and cervical sympathetic nerves.

That is why the 4 hypotheses that are normally described overlap so nicely.

I like this one too. It is not in our books as first time I have read on this specifically but nice to have more models to help understand the condition.

01/09/2026

5 Key Eval Questions in Cervicogenic Dizziness -

Cervicogenic dizziness can be challenging to identify, and even more challenging to treat effectively without the right starting point: a precise evaluation of neck function.

01/06/2026

A nice mapping system by Cheever et al 2022 for potential implications of altered cervical afferent input.

01/05/2026

One of 4 Cervical Dizziness Theories Just Got Backed by New Research!

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12/22/2025

Could improving cervical lordosis, tested by neck extension test, be a way to possibly prevent and aid in treatment Mal de debarquement?

12/19/2025

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12/17/2025

New study on percentage of dizziness that could be from the neck, also known as extra-vestibular sources.

12/14/2025

New study on percentage of dizziness that could be from the neck, also known as extra-vestibular sources.