Neck ache / dizziness

[Dazza]

Hi folks

I've had a sore neck for a few weeks now (at the bottom of my neck / top of back). I'm sure that this is affecting my dizziness, or maybe causing all of it?

Has anyone else had this? It's really annoying me...any tips on how to get rid of it without taking meds? I've already had some massages etc, but my neck still aches.

Thanks.

[yorkylover]

I suffer from neck ache,back ache and headaches all the time.In my case its tension,and that is what it sounds like with you to.

[Trixie]

I am not saying it is the same but I have a problem with my neck I have arthritis this problem causes me to have vertigo


Chronic neck problems, especially arthritis of the cervical spine, can cause problems with dizziness and balance. The complex bony and muscular structures within the neck, especially the many tiny joints, normally provide a constant stream of signals to the brain, helping it to understand the position of the body and how it's balanced. Problems in the neck can disrupt this fine control of balance, leading to a sensation of dizziness.

From BBC website.

[keepemlaughing]

I agree it is stress making you tighten up your neck and shoulders. I get it all the time.

[Dazza]

Thanks for the replies. Yep, I thought as much.

It's really annoying tho... I've been swimming to try to relax, but maybe it will take a few more days of excersise and relaxing to shift it. Otherwise, am seeing my GP next week anyway...he does acupuncture, so maybe he will try that.

Thanks again folks.

[*D*]

I also suffer from neck & back aches, I also have alot tension in my shoulders. I do belive it is all conected to muscle tension, I don't realize I do it, but I am always shruging my shoulders and clenching my teeth, It has become a habit I have to stop it. I also have been going to the chriopracter, it has seemed to help.

*D*

[Farfromhome]

It might be tension but how is the tension caused?

I read about this Necprotech device on www.selfbuilder.net. I don't know how good it is but is seems it is fairly cheap so there isn't much to lose from trying it out.

[EmmaJane]

Hi

Me too with this at the moment. Shoulder and neck is so tense. Teeth clenched. Dizzyiness/lightheaded is the scary part for me. Think its more serious

[darcy]

ive had this for a couple of years and only just started with dizzy spells and head pain on one side... DONT do breast stroke, its the worst thing for your neck... find a good osteopath and get it sorted, you wont know yourself xx

[Cathy V]

For a minute there i thought my old pal Dazza was back on the forum until i realised it was just another revival of an old thread

Hope you're doing good wherever you are dazza xxx