I'm a Physiotherapist with 35 years experience treating spines. This chiropractor communicates really well & teaches excellent information. Great to see!
I've been lifting for years... and been dealing with cervical vertigo for about 5 months now, I tried the first exercise and bearly able to hold it for 15-20 seconds😅 been to multiple therapies and Doctors, no one showed me these exercices, only stretches... thanks alot Doc !!
Thank you Doc! Been suffering daily dizziness (and the accompanying anxiety) for 6 months now and after performing a few of the exercises you demonstrated it would appear that I am cured. You’re doing a great service to the public (especially those without the time or patience for dismissive doctors), thanks again.
This video is a GODSEND Dr.!! I was having so much pain in my back and traps and I thought it was a back problem. I noticed my neck was cracking when I turned it and did the neck flexor exercise. I could only hold it for 10 seconds without pain. I've been practicing for a week now and I can hold my neck for 60 seconds and I am totally pain free!!! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!! I was miserable prior to this video!
one of best videos on vertigo because of ear, eye or cervical spine. If you do not know this then you may end up suffering for years and keep on visiting neurologists, MRI and medicines etc. Thanks you so much!.
II’ve dealt with dizziness for a year now. Have gone through 6 weeks of vestibular PT, numerous homeopathic remedies, but no one has mentioned the strengthening of the neck muscles. This gives me hope! Thank you Dr. Saunders…
@@drjonsaunders I do have a question though. Doing the chin to chest neck stretch while lying down, I tend to use by abs like a sit up. Could I do it standing up using the same pressure on my forehead while dropping my chin? Or do you have any suggestions?
i broke my neck when I was 15. Dislocated C1, 2, 3. At my age of 74 I experience severe vertigo when I get up from my dentists chair having had my teeth cleaned. I can sit but not stand up for up to an hour. My Neurologist eliminated the possibility of blood flow obstruction. No one else tried to help me. I diagnosed myself and cleared BPPV in my right ear which remedied my daily dizziness. I had MS earlier in my life which has been in remission for 20 years. I have about 50-60 brain lesions. I can move around with a cane. I believe my vertigo is caused by weakness in the right of my neck as the right side of my body suffered the worst of my MS attacks. I was able to simulate the Dentist chair vertigo attack by throwing my head back and looking at the ceiling. I started your exercises and am seeing improvement. I think it will take some time. I have hope now where there was none. Thank Yoy
Thank you for this information. In mid March 2023 I sustained a head concussion with daily serious vertigo, headaches and sore neck as a result of falling and my head hitting a tire on a parked car. I have been to my doctors for the past 2 months with very little improvement. With your exercises in just 2 days my vertigo is 90% reduced. Thank you so very very much. I need vestibular ocular system exercises. You are a God send
I used to have this problem that caused me to faint and dizzy all the time. I had an old neck injury that caused stiffness in my neck as well as inflammation in my upper back and shoulder area when it get worst, but my situation has improved thanks to these daily exercises. Positive results take at least 6 months for me to see. The most important thing is to make sure you have the correct diagnosis and to be patient and resilient.
To those dealing with this as i was years and years. I went to a chiropractor, he took some xrays, and cracked my neck, and i feel much better now. Give them a chance
Thank you for this. I had bulging neck discs from whiplash many years ago and just reinjured the same ones. These are the exercises that helped me previously with the vertigo that I had forgotten. Vertigo is extremely scary. Thank you for posting this.
Yes. People dismiss it, yet it's one of the most frigtening things that could ever happen because you cannot even make a phone call to get help. They simply do not understand the gravity of it because it's not happening to them.
Thank you! I'm so glad I found this. It has really really really helped with my dizziness. My dizziness comes at night and is related to anxiety and body imbalance. This has helped me immensely. Last week I couldn't even hold to 10 seconds. Every day 3 or 4 rounds and today I managed 40 seconds. Dizziness has also really reduced but I have been diagnosed with anxiety and mild sensory processing disorder for many years. When I am anxious I always get dizzy during FFF response. This has however helped immensely!!!
my situation isn't vertigo. its not triggered by motion. it doesn't go away. its constant dizziness that fluctuates only in severity. the only time i don't feel dizzy is when i'm asleep. it intensifies with alcohol. one drink will make me nauseous and vomit for hours. so, i haven't had a drink in 12 years. i've had this condition since march of 2009. i've been to several doctors and emergency rooms and none of them give a damn. i've had several brain-scan MRIs scheduled but ALL OF THEM fell through for reasons i can't control. one of those reasons is my dizziness prevents me from lying still long enough for the MRI. another reason - i don't have a ride home. the medical industry comes up with excuse after excuse not to treat me. I'M DESPERATE FOR HELP! i know i can't be the first person in medical history with these symptoms. but no doctor cares enough to even do any research! i've been suffering with this HORROR for every second of every day for 12 YEARS! i wish the hell someone would HELP ME!
Thank you doctor i have neck and ear pain along with blurry vision and dizzness it has been over 6 months now i saw 3 doctor including a neurologist and none knew what the problem was looking at this video i am able to identify what is going on i did some of your exercise a few days ago and i am beginning to feel better. Thank you so much.
Found your channel today which seemed like divine intervention 😇 Since cervicogenic dizziness is a diagnosis of exclusion, current research has shown that patients have seen an average of 4.5 healthcare providers before getting a diagnosis. In fact most family practitioners will treat the secondary symptoms, such as migraines - with limited success. It is the greatest challenge I’ve ever faced, and the most terrifying and debilitating condition. I love that your channel is all about education - most people don’t know where to go for help and its unendingly frustrating getting bounced all over the place, even for someone with extensive knowledge of anatomy and healthcare experience. Really looking forward to meeting you at your practice and doing these exercises in the meantime.
Yes you are absolutely correct...one needs to rule out all other potential causes...it is extremely frustrating for patients and is definitely a clinical challenge for health providers. Thanks for your comments. :)
Found you today and im so glad I did, you are very insightful and i never knew dizziness could be neck related. Im young (26) and feeling like this is making me very depressed and anxious. I used to gym HARD when I was 22, not sure if i hurt my neck back then there was never a defining moment but for the past 3 years ive experienced increasing pain inducing, exhausting and now dizzying spells. I would lift stupid heavy and got addicted to it but now i can barely exercise without risk of migraine attack or my body overheating and giving in. Im experiencing so much discomfort. Freqent migraines, nerve issues, stiff neck, painful grinding neck, disrupted sleep etc. and recently random bouts of being dizzy. Ive had 1 CT and 1 MRI scan. I did see a chiro at first but didnt think it helped me and potentially think he made it worse at the time. Though the funny thing is I only found any kind of relief through popping, clicking and adjusting my neck which most of the time isn't intentional. Now that doesn't seem to help anymore though. This all got even worse when i cracked my neck, heard two loud pops that felt 'funny' and ever since ive had weird temple tension, sporadic headaches, migraines for days and dizziness. Scans have come back clean though but I feel like something is beinf missed. Im on the waiting list for a neruo atm but im at a loss because the wait list is up to a year., i feel stuck in my own body right now, unable to do things i love even as simple as playing board games. I want to be my fit healthy self again so desperately.
Wow! I had years of PT including vestibular PT and vision therapy, all of which helped a bit, but no one had me do these cervical neck exercises. Very helpful!! The rotation with resistance immediately helped when turning right and then brought symptoms when turning left-that is the issue for sure. I’m so grateful to you for posting and I will keep doing all the exercises. A million thank yous @Dr. Jon Saunders!
I have learned more from your videos than I have from seeing my doctor, physio and chiropractor at great personal expense over the last 18 months that I have been suffering with postural neck issues and dizziness. I am going to explore everything you have suggested in your CGD videos and hope to get some relief soon. You are quite right...it absolutely is debilitating. Thank you for all your advice.
God bless you. I’ve dealt with vertigo go for years, but I’ve had two very bad episodes this year alone and the Epley and half summersault have not helped. I told my husband it’s in my neck and I’m always on the verge of vertigo. You have answered my problem, I’m sure. My chiropractor had not even mentioned it could be in my neck/spine. I will get right on these exercises. Thank you so much.
I have Meniere's attacks when I drink coffee over several days. There are other triggers and most involve caffeine. Chocolate is another one. The first time it happened they took me to the hospital. Twenty years ago I had side impact whiplash. That's when the Meniere's started.
I had two horrendous episodes this year as well. Both were violent attacks. Doing these exercises and cutting out coffee has helped me a lot 👍 Best of luck to you 🙏
@@drjonsaunders just to add doc I've been suffering with the vertigo and dizziness for 2 years put me in the emergency room at one point because I thought I was going to pass out ,they admitted me scanned my brain took all kind of tests observe me over night blah blah blah no doc could explain it and blamed drugs ( at the time I was on a BP Med) what you have taught me in 2 vids has worked ,you can't imagine my relief Can't thank you enough for sharing this on RUclips you are saving a lot of people a lot of problems and pain
Thank you very much doctor. I live in Dominican Republic and am experiencing Loss of balance and know it is most likely related to my eyes and posture and am following your instructions. May God bless you and keep you for offering genuine and sincere help.
Delivery of this content is superb! My GF is suffering with dizziness and docs can’t figure it out but I know she has neck issues and postural issues. I’m hoping this can help her. 💯
Brilliant!!!Thank you! I have to add something here. This is the best root cause investigations with the corrective actions in place. All of us we added your name to our prayers!
Excellent video. I just had a lot of dizziness saterday night about 10 pm. It's Sunday morning now at 2 am and I just turned onto utube. Yours was the first vid on the list. Not ironic, rather, Hashem doing his good work. I'm going to do these exercises. Thank you.
I have been having dizziness for the past 18 years and am also a 73 years and when I get dizzy I am able to get out of bed for almost a whole day I have been taking stemetil it works but I don't want to have to depend on the tablets so I thank you for your advice
Actually doctor i get acid reflux and dizziness at the same time but normally acid reflux not related to dizziness, so i got crazy for a 4 days tired dizziness after I watch your videos i try to massage my neck and suddenly the dizziness disappeared , I’m really thankful for you so much cause really I almost so stressed 😩 a i watched alot of videos no help but yours really changed my feelings right now , thank you 🙏 so much
These exercises work. I'm so glad I found this video. It made sense to me because I have a desk job and I was noticing my balance issues were worse at the end of work. Now I'm finding it's easier to keep my balance when I walk. I have one more exercise that I do in addition to the ones in the video. I clasp my hands behind my head and push against them with my head. This has helped my posture.
FYI: I had some pretty bad BPPV vertigo this morning. Tried the Eply maneuver several times but it did not work. Then I discovered there are other maneuvers for this. Tried several others. Only the Lampert maneuver worked first time. So folks, if you don't have success with the Eply, know that there are others you can try.
Thanks stuck at home with foot injury. Lot of sitting with feet elevated. Noticed the vertigo. My doctor started me in the right direction you added further information thanks.
Thank you so much Doc. Jon its a big help for me suffering my vertigo and i got the answer that my dizzines is coming from my neck. I will follow the exercise that you teach
Jon, I just spent from 2am Saturday morning, until late Saturday dizzy and throwing up, I have had C spine x-rays done, and am waiting for my physician to check them tomorrow. I felt like all my symptoms didn't make sense, dizziness, neck pain and nausea, I am a dental hygienist, so for 29 years I have been working with less than optimal posture and I'm sure there are some vertebral issues along with weakened neck musculature. It was revelatory seeing this video, I feel like I'm not just some loony with weird symptoms! Thank you so much for posting this!!
Dr I really like the way you explain everything I know for sure that my dizziness comes from my neck I will do the exercises but I have an appointment with a chiropractor very soon, thank you for sharing
I was experiencing dizziness for 4-5 days. Took blood test, everything is normal. After days of anxiety, I felt slight muscle swelling on the right side of the back of my neck. And I immediately stumbled upon your video. I have always had neck issues. Sprained it, got muscle pulls several times, have poor posture while using my phone and laptop. Few weeks back I had a muscle pull, that I strained further with poor posture, specially while asleep. This video gave me a lot of relief after googling and getting severe anxiety. Thank you so much for this! Hope it goes away soon 🙏
Thank you for the confirmation of what I have figured out. I accidently injured my neck using a handheld vibrating massager. It has resulted in Cervicogenic dizziness and temporary hearing loss in one ear. I am very glad to find these exercises, thank you so much for your help.
Helpful, will try the stretches when *not* dizzy, thanks. I never understood how ANYONE with severe dizziness could ever do any part of the Epley. When I’m dizzy, even a 1” of movement of my head will make the world fly around so bad I could pass out. If you CAN put your head in those positions...you’re not experiencing true dizziness or you’d roll off what you’re on (or pass out). I think many people equate ‘lightheadedness’ with being dizzy, which are two totally different experiences.
I agree..it is not easy for someone with severe BPPV to do the Epley by themselves...definitely best to have someone do it with them...any exercises/stretches/treatments aimed at helping with dizziness, vertigo, or cervicogenic dizziness one should expect to feel mild to moderate exacerbation...but you are correct, sometimes you have to pick your moments to perform when feeling "ok". Best wishes.
You are absolutely right! I am experiencing what you just wrote. I have had two falls where I hit my head, and that's when my dizziness started. Going to see a Chiropractor here in my town next week. Tired of this. Can't hardly function at times.
I’ve been struggling since 2014. I work a desk job and have been for over 20 years. All doctors point to anxiety but my chiropractor dx me with cervicogenic dizziness. PT who specializes in neurological disorders also said the same thing. I’m so happy to see more attention and information on this bc Physcians look at you like you’re crazy. Thanks to the pandemic I haven’t been to a chiropractor in a while so the vertigo is back and progressively getting worse. I will def implement these exercises to see if it will help. Thank you for posting
you are so correct, many if not most physicians, like those at Mayo Clinic, MN, have no ideas what it is except tell you of vertigo or dizziness but no idea on the various potential causes. They don't seem to watch this to learn, maybe they think they are superior.
Just wanted to say thank you! I just found your channel and have been seen by ENT and PT regarding BPPV and they were/are unable to find out why I have been having dizziness/nausea (all of the SCM symptoms) even after successful BPPV treatment with eply. I think I know why I feel the way I do now and will do these things! Thank you so very much!
Dr. Joe thankyou very much for Beautiful Vedio i have been suffering from neck pain /Dizziness /Nausea for the last 14 years n DOC. couldn't even make out the cause GOD BLESS U THANKYOU
Dear Jon, I have been suffering from cervicogeneic dizziness for over a year now. Walking and doing household is quite a challenge. I really hope your exerises will help.
This is one of the best videos I have ever seen that really explains dizziness… I have arthritis in my neck and have mild dizziness at times.. it my husband has terrible dizziness at times.. He has arthritis in his neck… I am going to share this video with him..
This has made a huge difference to the quality of my life in just a few days. Over the past year I have been increasingly prone to periods of dizziness with a couple of very bad episodes recently. Generally once the dizzy spell started it was taking a long time to subside. After a short period of doing these exercises all symptoms are less severe. Thank you.
One month in and doing this exercise every day I am almost completely free of any dizziness. Previously I was having to be constantly careful with my general movement. I couldn't bend down or turn my head quickly without the risk of a bad episode. Now, I am hardly aware of any problem. I am able to move around sufficiently well again to make my life near normal. Thanks again Gary
I’ve gotten dizziness on and off for years. But I’ve noticed that most the time I will get it right after I work out hard using my back and shoulders, the next day I will wake up and not be able to get out of bed due to the vertigo. I’ve never seen a chiropractor, but I am going to now. Thanks so much for this information.
Same here no one ever mentioned my neck! I worked over 45yrs at a computer sitting and booking travel. I will start these exercises right away. I have been doing exercises that have me focus on a checkerboard with letter in the middle. I was told to focus my eyes on the letter in the middle and turn my head side to side. Therapist told me I had eye to ear connection issue. Also many years ago I went to ortho and he ex-rayed my cervical spine and said my 5th and 6th vertibre were the worst he had ever seen. I was put on a medical leave for 3mo and therapy 3 x a week. I also suffer from headaches! Your thoughts? I live in L. A. so I cannot come visit you! Thank you 4 video!
@@barbarabuenger378 Keep up the current exercises by your PT, but you should definitely have your neck looked at to see what can be done...best wishes.
I’m dumbfounded....I’m 54, not any serious health issues, go to bed feeling fine wake up to pee and when standing up out of bed it was like strobe lights flashing vision with electrical shock fireworks going off in my head and a strong force pushing me straight back flopping onto the bed !!! I thought I was having a stroke 🤷🏼♀️ scary !!!! Spent the whole day in bed puking🤮 Epley maneuver helped but still can’t tip my head back and look up or bend over and look down, have to sleep with my head elevated. This is crazy and debilitating 😢
Thanks for sharing...I encourage you to find the cause by visiting your health provider...once you find the cause, you can focus on the solution...all the best!
Thank you, thank you. I’ve been having problems with dizziness and I thought it was related to my neck arthritis. It seems to kick in when my neck is feeling particularly painful. My Dr. didn’t really pay it much attention. I’m suffering right now more than ever. It is debilitating. I’m going to start these exercises and hopefully find some help as well.
Dr. Saunders, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!! I wish you were closer. I have been dizzy for days and I know its from my neck. This was very helpful.
Dr. Saunders, thank you so much for this indepth explanation of the cause and help to relieve or eradicate cervogenic dizziness. I'm all three areas you discussed with a prior car accident adding to symptoms. Will begin to add these exercises to my daily routine and seek a neurology chiropractor.
Thanks Dr Saunders for your most valuable information. I will incorporate the exercises you demonstrated in this video to my daily routine. Thanks again, will look forward to more of your videos.
Thankyou so much sir ....I was really scared ,now I have watched your video and reviews I have relaxed now...Whenever she hangs up, or takes a sitting, then only then does she feel dizzy. Actually my mom is facing this dizziness from the back side of head .. the problem start in night .2 years ago she faced this problem after these exercises she feel relieved. now it happened again
i have just tried the deep cervical flexor endurance test... i held it for about 10 seconds i think. i will try all the exercises you recomend ....this gives me hope. thankyou Dr jon saunders.
Thank you! Great info! I have been dealing with dizziness and have DDD in my neck. And my NP and chiropractor haven’t been able to ID the real problem. I’ll be doing some of these techniques to see if it improves.
I was diagnosed with serious stenosis in my cervical spine and lumbar. I have lost the use of my hands, my whole body is in pain, and I have difficulty standing and walking. I get dreadful dizzy spells, mostly at night, the room spins and I fall so easily. The dizziness terrifies me and it lasts for several hours. I believe it is from my stenosis. I am due to see a specialist soon and I hope he can help.
Ex-Sufferer here, i did get cured so here's some advice for you guys : -Get yourself a good osteopath, they are very familiar with it and have a whole body approach. As sometime even a tight psoas can end up doing some cervical damage. -Yoga ( yes yoga ) twice a day everyday, just do it whole body -Walk a lot, everyday go for either a big walk or several and while you do so look straight ahead, no PHONE. -Throw you phone away, just don't look at it anymore. -Take a break every 30-45 min from the computer, move, strech whatever -Physical activity ( swim, run, i don't care, just move your body ) 2-3 times a week -Calm down, anxiety just makes it worst -Heat is your best friend, get an electric heat pad and use it on you trapezius / neck Once you actually find you routine progress is VERY fast, your body wants it as much as you No kidding within a month you'll feel better and within 3 its like nothing ever happened. Just remember muscle memory works both way so don't fuck up in the future.
You definitely need to find a provider, like a chiropractor, who has successfully helped people as there are many tissues in the cervical spine and related areas that may cause cervical vertigo that need to be addressed...some good advice in this comment...this may help as well: ruclips.net/video/gk4qY2sXFOg/видео.html
Excellent! Clean, clear, simple, friendly. Good body demonstrations. Written summary & review very helpful. Always hope. But, did I miss something ... I thought eye or ocular exercises were implied from the beginning ... or was that covered in cervical? Appreciate Dr. Saunders help. May he do well. :)
Thank you, this is very helpful information. I have BPPV & vestibular migraine. My neck is regularly tight but no one ever confirmed that the messages sent from my neck could also contribute to vertigo. Recently, I had an ear infection and vestibular migraine and I had trouble walking. I am only 57, and as a former athlete this was very scary and frustrating! I became anxious & depressed. I stopped driving for a time. Then, I had tinnitus. Not fun! I did some exercises at home such as the eply maneuver. Mostly, it took time and rest; it has been 5 months and I can now drive, walk, and do my daily activities. Wow, this was really difficult. It certainly helps to get more accurate information about cervcogenic dizziness. My health care providers did not explain that. Thanks again.
Thank you very much, makes sense now. I had a really bad neck injury about 15 years ago. I usually do lots of neck stretches but I've missed the last few weeks. Started getting dizzy spells not long after. Much appreciated, thanks again😊👍
I will try these exercises! A few times I have had extreme brief episodes of vertigo right after turning my head too quickly to the right, like when looking to the right and while bending down...so definitely a trigger there for a particular posture. Glad I found you.
I also had same issue. MRI done it shows c_5 &6 /c 6&7 disc bulging and rest degenerative disease.. so my concern whether these issue cause vertigo? Is this is cervical vertigo?
Do you find out why this is happening when you bend down, I also experience this, blood pressure remains stable and I've had arteries in legs ultrasounded...nothing🤷
I went to the hospital in 2017 because of this kind of vertigo (I've also had BBPV off and on throughout the years. feels quite different) and had a CT scan and an MRI (delightful experience, that one. Insist on earplugs). I was 51 so I think they wanted to make sure it wasn't a stroke. (I've been quite unhealthy most of my adult life so that may be a possibility). They found nothing. This is what I'm sure I have. I'm hoping the exercises will help over time. I blame poor pillows, and sitting at the PC a lot lately. I don't move when I sleep so... I woke up with this delightful problem this morning. Quite unsteady and I can't look down or bend over. Quite nauseous. My neck has made "grinding" sounds for years. So thanks for these videos. This vertigo puts a "kink" in my lifestyle. -_-
So glad I came across this information! I recently have been experiencing vertigo when laying down then turning on my right side. I also experience dizziness when lifting myself out of bed as I swing my legs off the bed and push myself up to the right. I can’t stand up right away as I need to let the dizziness subside for a few seconds. Definitely will institute these neck exercises!
I came across this video while searching for causes for my dizziness/lightheadedness. I’ve read about vestibular causes, Hashimoto’s (which I have) and low ferritin but this makes more sense to me. My neck is always sore and stiff. I’m thinking it’s posture related and it never occurred to me my dizziness could be coming from my neck. I’m going to do the exercises and hope it helps. I’m also going to do the eye one since I seem to be triggered by that.
Thanks for this video Dr John Saunders.I used to do few neck exercises but very irregular. Now, I will try to follow your instructions. I am 72, from India.Cervical spondylosis or spondylitis for 36 years. I used to have vertigo once in a while during the past 20 years or so. Tablet Vertin16 mg ( beta histamine) used to help. The vertigo/ dizziness has aggravated during the past 4 months. It's severe when I try to lie down on the bed and also when I bend my head forward or backwards. I can lie down only when my head is raised by atleast 15 inches. This is a very uncomfortable position, especially due to my lower back pain and osteoarthritis of both the knees. I can somehow sleep on left side and on the back with head slightly tilted towards left. Can't sleep on right side. I also suffer from mild imbalance while walking. I tried ENT surgeon's treatment, but no improvement. Now, taking Vertin16, twice a day. The problem is less during the daytime, but continues to bother whenever I lie down on the bed. Please advise.
Thanks for your comment...start with some of the exercises in the video very slowly and see how you respond, but also please seek the advice of your primary care giver...best wishes.
“Cervicogenic dizziness remains controversial. The lack of a diagnostic test or generally accepted criteria makes the entity even more problematic. Both anatomic-physiologic considerations and epidemiologic data suggest a relationship of neck pain and dizziness. Furthermore, there is emerging evidence that therapeutic interventions for cervical complaints may have an effect on dizziness and even on balance tests. At present, however, the diagnosis of cervicogenic or cervical dizziness is based on taking a history and trying to exclude other causes carefully. The best evidence for the diagnosis, and perhaps a starting point for further studies, may be patients who recover from both dizziness and neck pain after treatment of their cervical problems.”
Definitely a diagnosis by elimination...it should be considered in those who have exhausted testing in both their vestibular and visual systems, as well after having ruled out more sinister causes via MRI or advanced testing...I can tell you it is a wonderful feeling seeing patients dizziness and balance improve after improving their mechanical neck problems...thanks for your comment.
@Dr. John Saunders ...i am from the Philippines..i hope that this cervicogenic head exercises will relieve me of my balance problem and vertigo...God bless
Great, I thought I was a special human with nothing to complain discomfort , but lately I 've been feeling funny, when suddenly stand up I go side to side and feel dizzy , Im sure is what you are explaining here. Thank you 👍.
I have this, I also have severe muscular tmjd and neckpain on my right side. It's mostly extreme tightness. But the room isn't spinning. It's giving me dizzyness though. Headaches feel like sinus headaches, yet there's no infection. But what bothers me the most is the horrible fatigue I feel. It's not a bodily fatigue but a head and facial fatigue where my eyes get so heavy I need to close them. Even though I'm not tired. Blinking my right eye hurts. I've seen an optometrist, eyes are great. I get facial nerve pain and numbness, seen an neurologist, had an mri. Nothing is wrong. It's daily suffering and I can't work anymore. It stinks. I hope this video will help me. Ppl under estimate how debilitating this is.
This really helped me, thanks. I had a nasty sickness over the 2022 holidays (think I had covid, but never tested) and basically only stayed in bed for three days. I had horrible vertigo as a result. After the first week, I found this video. It took another week to fix, and several weeks more to completely go away. But even the first time I did these exercises, I felt better.
Great video! I've tried the epley maneuver many times with no success or makes it worse! For me the epley maneuver is worthless and alot of other people that I have talked to have had no luck also! A very costly treatment with zero results! Good luck with that proceedure!
Unfortunately, yes you can...research is lacking in this area but clinically I see patients with overlap all the time...figuring out which is predominant can sometimes be a challenge. Best wishes!
Thank you for at least clarifying that. I try to do what I can to overcome all of this. I was doing great right before covid shit everything down. My dr had done the one treatment for it and worked good then I had a flare about three months later and it has been up and done since then. I also have dysfunctional eustation tubes so I am always clogged up. No air flow through, which makes it worse. Thank you for you video. I will try all of these. God bless
@@chandrabaker94 I'm in the exact same boat as you. Best of luck! I haven't found much that helps, except I did have an ear tube for a while and that helped alot!
Yes that is a good question, maybe a good future video topic...one thing you could try is when an anxiety attack happens, get calm and make sure you breathe through your tummy slowly, meaning your chest shouldn't move with your breaths, only your belly...best wishes.
Very informative, thank you. Owing to an injury about four years ago, I do versions of these exercises. But I have a specific dizziness. It happens if I squat down - say to tie a shoelace, or sweep up something with a dustpan and handbrush. If I squat with my feet on the floor, my knees bent and my bottom roughly level with my ankles for more than five secs or so, then when I stand I get a surge of dizziness. This doesn't happen if I actually sit on the floor. It also doesn't happen first thing in the morning. Does it matter, or is it just normal? I don't remember it when I was younger! (I'm 56 now.)
You’re cutting off blood flow in that position. When you stand up it begin to flow more by the lack of it will cause this feeling. Postural hypotension.
If you’re holding your breath that may be why. I hold my breath when I’m bent over. Take a few good breaths and then stoop down. Also I find I’m barely breathing while sitting relaxing and so now I make a conscious effort to breathe while relaxing watching tv, knitting, reading or whatever.
@Dr. Jon Saunders . Can you please explain why i feel like someone just pushed me from back while having walk , i know it sounds silly but i am having this problem Thanks
Hmm...that's a tough question...but if you have any dizziness, vertigo, or a postural imbalance that may explain it...I would seek out your primary healthcare provider for an appropriate diagnosis...good luck!
I have been tensing all my muscles in my head, it has become automatic now. I try to be conscious, but can't believe how often I do it. What I do is the same as wiggling your ears, but I can move my whole scalp, and I just keep it tensed. Now I have light headedness, gone for tests on Carotid artery, CT scan all were negative. Going to try these exercises 🙏
I’m going to practice this. I’ve been suffering with this for 5 years and it seemed like it took a break for about 1 but it has come back after some hard weeks at work. I have seen a neurologist, a chiropractor, and ENT, eye doctor, and even did some physical therapy a few times only to have them say that they didn’t think my issue was musculoskeletal and none of the doctors seemed to believe that my issues stemmed from my neck.This time the dizziness came around after having muscle spasms on my shoulders and chest from heavy lifting at work. When my shoulder and chest muscles seemed to have chilled is when the dizziness came back. It’s not just dizziness that comes with it either, in the span of a week I’ve gone through all the symptoms that are listed on the complaints for stiff SCM muscle. I’m going to see my doctor soon and explain these issues, hopefully she can direct me to the right person but until then I’m going to use this vid and other videos that address dizziness from the neck. Thanks for the video.
About 5 months ago I suddenly felt dizzy and have continued since then. Doctors cleared me of everything. Even had a brain scan. But still get this wobbly, lurching pulsing dizzyness. Like im bobbing up and down. Excercise or even just being outside seems to help. I hope it turns out to be treatable
Hey, Dr. Jon Saunders! I appreciate this video. When I wake up and stretch, I hold my breath ( because it feels right), I then move my head from left to right and I try to feel a burning in my rhomboids/lats and inner clavical. My concern is that sometimes if I push it to much I’ll get so dizzy I might lose control of my body. Was doing deadlifts yesterday and it happened and then after my run it happened again. I’m wondering if you have any tips or pointers.
I had whiplash from a car accident many years ago and have suffered ever since with imbalance and vertigo. So thank you for these exercises I will try them. I have subscribed as I want to hear more from you.
I'm a Physiotherapist with 35 years experience treating spines. This chiropractor communicates really well & teaches excellent information. Great to see!
Thanks for sharing! Best wishes!
So informative doc. I think it's a neck problem that causes my vertigo. God bless everyone with vertigo problem.
My pleasure...best wishes.
How u manage ur neck issue?? I am also feeling same from 2 days not ok yet. Changed 2 doctors..
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@@techmad4661 how’s it going
Daisy Dellosa. Update? is the problem the SCM muscle on the side of neck.
I've been lifting for years... and been dealing with cervical vertigo for about 5 months now, I tried the first exercise and bearly able to hold it for 15-20 seconds😅 been to multiple therapies and Doctors, no one showed me these exercices, only stretches... thanks alot Doc !!
You got this!
Thank you Doc! Been suffering daily dizziness (and the accompanying anxiety) for 6 months now and after performing a few of the exercises you demonstrated it would appear that I am cured. You’re doing a great service to the public (especially those without the time or patience for dismissive doctors), thanks again.
Great! Keep at it!
I want that im so sick of being dizzy all day, like I am drunk...
thanks for the hope
@@wilfredmarrero891 hey mate...how are you now? any improvement?
Did yours last pretty much all day? Mine is all day but slightly improves during the evening.
How are you now
I’ve been in and out of the hospital cause I felt dizzy and unbalanced and you literally saved me
Best wishes!
U feel like everything around u is spinning???😢
How are you now
This video is a GODSEND Dr.!! I was having so much pain in my back and traps and I thought it was a back problem. I noticed my neck was cracking when I turned it and did the neck flexor exercise. I could only hold it for 10 seconds without pain. I've been practicing for a week now and I can hold my neck for 60 seconds and I am totally pain free!!! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!! I was miserable prior to this video!
You're very welcome!
one of best videos on vertigo because of ear, eye or cervical spine. If you do not know this then you may end up suffering for years and keep on visiting neurologists, MRI and medicines etc. Thanks you so much!.
My pleasure!
Did it work for you? I have been asked to get an MRI by my doctor
II’ve dealt with dizziness for a year now. Have gone through 6 weeks of vestibular PT, numerous homeopathic remedies, but no one has mentioned the strengthening of the neck muscles. This gives me hope! Thank you Dr. Saunders…
Best of luck!
@@drjonsaunders I do have a question though. Doing the chin to chest neck stretch while lying down, I tend to use by abs like a sit up. Could I do it standing up using the same pressure on my forehead while dropping my chin? Or do you have any suggestions?
@@terrylee-rosing1550 has it helped ?
What you're describing sounds exactly like what I've been going through. Has this helped for you?
This this helped you
i broke my neck when I was 15. Dislocated C1, 2, 3. At my age of 74 I experience severe vertigo when I get up from my dentists chair having had my teeth cleaned. I can sit but not stand up for up to an hour. My Neurologist eliminated the possibility of blood flow obstruction. No one else tried to help me. I diagnosed myself and cleared BPPV in my right ear which remedied my daily dizziness. I had MS earlier in my life which has been in remission for 20 years. I have about 50-60 brain lesions. I can move around with a cane. I believe my vertigo is caused by weakness in the right of my neck as the right side of my body suffered the worst of my MS attacks. I was able to simulate the Dentist chair vertigo attack by throwing my head back and looking at the ceiling. I started your exercises and am seeing improvement. I think it will take some time. I have hope now where there was none. Thank Yoy
Thanks for your comment...all the best!
i hope you are feeling much better
Thank you for this information. In mid March 2023 I sustained a head concussion with daily serious vertigo, headaches and sore neck as a result of falling and my head hitting a tire on a parked car. I have been to my doctors for the past 2 months with very little improvement. With your exercises in just 2 days my vertigo is 90% reduced. Thank you so very very much. I need vestibular ocular system exercises. You are a God send
Happy to hear it! All the best!
how are you now
I used to have this problem that caused me to faint and dizzy all the time. I had an old neck injury that caused stiffness in my neck as well as inflammation in my upper back and shoulder area when it get worst, but my situation has improved thanks to these daily exercises. Positive results take at least 6 months for me to see. The most important thing is to make sure you have the correct diagnosis and to be patient and resilient.
100%
How are you now I too have had a neck injury and now I’m struggling with vértigo. I’m not sure if I have bppv or cervical vertigo
To those dealing with this as i was years and years. I went to a chiropractor, he took some xrays, and cracked my neck, and i feel much better now. Give them a chance
Thanks for sharing - adjustments should certainly be a part of the recovery! Best wishes.
Thank you for this. I had bulging neck discs from whiplash many years ago and just reinjured the same ones. These are the exercises that helped me previously with the vertigo that I had forgotten. Vertigo is extremely scary. Thank you for posting this.
Glad it helped!
Especially when it includes nausea. And flushing.
Ok
Yes. People dismiss it, yet it's one of the most frigtening things that could ever happen because you cannot even make a phone call to get help. They simply do not understand the gravity of it because it's not happening to them.
I’m also suffering from this please help me
Thank you! I'm so glad I found this. It has really really really helped with my dizziness. My dizziness comes at night and is related to anxiety and body imbalance. This has helped me immensely. Last week I couldn't even hold to 10 seconds. Every day 3 or 4 rounds and today I managed 40 seconds. Dizziness has also really reduced but I have been diagnosed with anxiety and mild sensory processing disorder for many years. When I am anxious I always get dizzy during FFF response. This has however helped immensely!!!
Thanks for sharing!
My dizziness is a combination of bad neck and anxiety
Which doctor u visited for this..i also want to visit
Hi Kay. How are you feeling/doing now? 🙏
my situation isn't vertigo. its not triggered by motion. it doesn't go away. its constant dizziness that fluctuates only in severity. the only time i don't feel dizzy is when i'm asleep. it intensifies with alcohol. one drink will make me nauseous and vomit for hours. so, i haven't had a drink in 12 years. i've had this condition since march of 2009. i've been to several doctors and emergency rooms and none of them give a damn. i've had several brain-scan MRIs scheduled but ALL OF THEM fell through for reasons i can't control. one of those reasons is my dizziness prevents me from lying still long enough for the MRI. another reason - i don't have a ride home. the medical industry comes up with excuse after excuse not to treat me.
I'M DESPERATE FOR HELP! i know i can't be the first person in medical history with these symptoms. but no doctor cares enough to even do any research! i've been suffering with this HORROR for every second of every day for 12 YEARS! i wish the hell someone would HELP ME!
Thank you doctor i have neck and ear pain along with blurry vision and dizzness it has been over 6 months now i saw 3 doctor including a neurologist and none knew what the problem was looking at this video i am able to identify what is going on i did some of your exercise a few days ago and i am beginning to feel better. Thank you so much.
Wonderful, keep working at it...best wishes.
Found your channel today which seemed like divine intervention 😇 Since cervicogenic dizziness is a diagnosis of exclusion, current research has shown that patients have seen an average of 4.5 healthcare providers before getting a diagnosis. In fact most family practitioners will treat the secondary symptoms, such as migraines - with limited success. It is the greatest challenge I’ve ever faced, and the most terrifying and debilitating condition. I love that your channel is all about education - most people don’t know where to go for help and its unendingly frustrating getting bounced all over the place, even for someone with extensive knowledge of anatomy and healthcare experience. Really looking forward to meeting you at your practice and doing these exercises in the meantime.
Yes you are absolutely correct...one needs to rule out all other potential causes...it is extremely frustrating for patients and is definitely a clinical challenge for health providers. Thanks for your comments. :)
ive seen 6 so far. i wish this doc was in the USA. i need help!
Found you today and im so glad I did, you are very insightful and i never knew dizziness could be neck related. Im young (26) and feeling like this is making me very depressed and anxious. I used to gym HARD when I was 22, not sure if i hurt my neck back then there was never a defining moment but for the past 3 years ive experienced increasing pain inducing, exhausting and now dizzying spells. I would lift stupid heavy and got addicted to it but now i can barely exercise without risk of migraine attack or my body overheating and giving in. Im experiencing so much discomfort. Freqent migraines, nerve issues, stiff neck, painful grinding neck, disrupted sleep etc. and recently random bouts of being dizzy.
Ive had 1 CT and 1 MRI scan. I did see a chiro at first but didnt think it helped me and potentially think he made it worse at the time. Though the funny thing is I only found any kind of relief through popping, clicking and adjusting my neck which most of the time isn't intentional. Now that doesn't seem to help anymore though. This all got even worse when i cracked my neck, heard two loud pops that felt 'funny' and ever since ive had weird temple tension, sporadic headaches, migraines for days and dizziness. Scans have come back clean though but I feel like something is beinf missed. Im on the waiting list for a neruo atm but im at a loss because the wait list is up to a year., i feel stuck in my own body right now, unable to do things i love even as simple as playing board games. I want to be my fit healthy self again so desperately.
I'm sorry to hear this...I hope you find some help soon and hope you find my videos helpful. Take care.
This is what I've been looking for. I know my dizziness is because of weakness/tightness in my neck. I will work on these exercises. Thanks so much!
Best of luck!
How U feeling now are u complete well now ?
@@Soundkings429 are you feeling same?
What to do if you cannot turn your neck at all (will never be able to) and you have dissiness and balance problems?
My dizziness has really reduced 80%. Thanks to you.
Awesome!
Wow! I had years of PT including vestibular PT and vision therapy, all of which helped a bit, but no one had me do these cervical neck exercises. Very helpful!! The rotation with resistance immediately helped when turning right and then brought symptoms when turning left-that is the issue for sure. I’m so grateful to you for posting and I will keep doing all the exercises. A million thank yous @Dr. Jon Saunders!
Wonderful, thanks for sharing!
I have learned more from your videos than I have from seeing my doctor, physio and chiropractor at great personal expense over the last 18 months that I have been suffering with postural neck issues and dizziness. I am going to explore everything you have suggested in your CGD videos and hope to get some relief soon. You are quite right...it absolutely is debilitating. Thank you for all your advice.
I'm so happy to help, best wishes!
God bless you. I’ve dealt with vertigo go for years, but I’ve had two very bad episodes this year alone and the Epley and half summersault have not helped. I told my husband it’s in my neck and I’m always on the verge of vertigo. You have answered my problem, I’m sure. My chiropractor had not even mentioned it could be in my neck/spine. I will get right on these exercises. Thank you so much.
I hope these exercises help you...all the best. :)
I have Meniere's attacks when I drink coffee over several days. There are other triggers and most involve caffeine. Chocolate is another one. The first time it happened they took me to the hospital. Twenty years ago I had side impact whiplash. That's when the Meniere's started.
I had two horrendous episodes this year as well. Both were violent attacks. Doing these exercises and cutting out coffee has helped me a lot 👍
Best of luck to you 🙏
Thanks Doc I no longer dizzy been doing it for about a month among other neck stretching exercises I got from you. U da man!!!
Great to hear! Good job...some will stop working at it too soon to notice the benefit...thanks for sharing. :)
@@drjonsaunders just to add doc
I've been suffering with the vertigo and dizziness for 2 years put me in the emergency room at one point because I thought I was going to pass out ,they admitted me scanned my brain took all kind of tests observe me over night blah blah blah
no doc could explain it and blamed drugs ( at the time I was on a BP Med)
what you have taught me in 2 vids has worked ,you can't imagine my relief
Can't thank you enough for sharing this on RUclips you are saving a lot of people a lot of problems and pain
@@Mojo-Risin-Risin Amazing! :)
Finally! After suffering and going to so many doctors ,you explained what I knew was all in my neck 1
Best wishes!
Thank you very much doctor.
I live in Dominican Republic and am experiencing Loss of balance and know it is most likely related to my eyes and posture and am following your instructions.
May God bless you and keep you for offering genuine and sincere help.
Thanks for watching and best wishes.
Delivery of this content is superb! My GF is suffering with dizziness and docs can’t figure it out but I know she has neck issues and postural issues. I’m hoping this can help her. 💯
I wish her a full recovery...all the best!
Brilliant!!!Thank you! I have to add something here. This is the best root cause investigations with the corrective actions in place. All of us we added your name to our prayers!
You're welcome!
Excellent video. I just had a lot of dizziness saterday night about 10 pm. It's Sunday morning now at 2 am and I just turned onto utube. Yours was the first vid on the list. Not ironic, rather, Hashem doing his good work. I'm going to do these exercises. Thank you.
My pleasure!
I have been having dizziness for the past 18 years and am also a 73 years and when I get dizzy I am able to get out of bed for almost a whole day I have been taking stemetil it works but I don't want to have to depend on the tablets so I thank you for your advice
Best of luck!
Thank you doc,Jon please don’t stop helping helping people ,and to continue sharing your video God Bless ,👍🙏
Thank you, I will! :)
Actually doctor i get acid reflux and dizziness at the same time but normally acid reflux not related to dizziness, so i got crazy for a 4 days tired dizziness after I watch your videos i try to massage my neck and suddenly the dizziness disappeared , I’m really thankful for you so much cause really I almost so stressed 😩 a i watched alot of videos no help but yours really changed my feelings right now , thank you 🙏 so much
So happy to hear this! All the best. :)
Hey please help me I am suffering from this it's very urgent help me
How u feel now ?
Dr. Jon, just want to comment about how nice it is that you are on the site regularly and respond....it's rare! Thanks.
My pleasure!
I have got relief from doing the eye exercises ...Thanks for helping us improve our lives...you are doing a great service for us ! ♡☆♡
Happy to help! :)
These exercises work. I'm so glad I found this video. It made sense to me because I have a desk job and I was noticing my balance issues were worse at the end of work. Now I'm finding it's easier to keep my balance when I walk. I have one more exercise that I do in addition to the ones in the video. I clasp my hands behind my head and push against them with my head. This has helped my posture.
Thank you for sharing...all the best.
no sabes español?
@@luislopez-dv4xj lo siento, no hablo espanol.
How many repetitions should be done with this exercise?
@@luislopez-dv4xj
Yo hablo español y inglés.
Cuál es su pregunta?
FYI: I had some pretty bad BPPV vertigo this morning. Tried the Eply maneuver several times but it did not work. Then I discovered there are other maneuvers for this. Tried several others. Only the Lampert maneuver worked first time. So folks, if you don't have success with the Eply, know that there are others you can try.
Thanks for your comment.
I have it right now! The only herb that kills it after 2 pills is ginseng and ginkgo biloba
Thanks stuck at home with foot injury. Lot of sitting with feet elevated. Noticed the vertigo. My doctor started me in the right direction you added further information thanks.
My pleasure.
Thank you so much Doc. Jon its a big help for me suffering my vertigo and i got the answer that my dizzines is coming from my neck. I will follow the exercise that you teach
Thanks for your comment and watching!
Thank you. I been having a lot of dizziness for a while, hope these exercises help me. I had a car accident las year and my dizziness got worse.
I hope they help you as well!
How are you now
Jon, I just spent from 2am Saturday morning, until late Saturday dizzy and throwing up, I have had C spine x-rays done, and am waiting for my physician to check them tomorrow. I felt like all my symptoms didn't make sense, dizziness, neck pain and nausea, I am a dental hygienist, so for 29 years I have been working with less than optimal posture and I'm sure there are some vertebral issues along with weakened neck musculature. It was revelatory seeing this video, I feel like I'm not just some loony with weird symptoms! Thank you so much for posting this!!
Sorry to hear this, I hope your doctor can find the cause...in the meantime, I hope this video helps you.
Dr I really like the way you explain everything I know for sure that my dizziness comes from my neck I will do the exercises but I have an appointment with a chiropractor very soon, thank you for sharing
Wonderful! Best of luck.
This is pretty much me too. I'm about to call to set up an appointment with a chiropractor
Did you get good results from seeing the chiro? I just started seeing one for this since all other tests were negative.
how are you now@@LucysMom64
I was experiencing dizziness for 4-5 days. Took blood test, everything is normal. After days of anxiety, I felt slight muscle swelling on the right side of the back of my neck. And I immediately stumbled upon your video. I have always had neck issues. Sprained it, got muscle pulls several times, have poor posture while using my phone and laptop. Few weeks back I had a muscle pull, that I strained further with poor posture, specially while asleep. This video gave me a lot of relief after googling and getting severe anxiety. Thank you so much for this! Hope it goes away soon 🙏
Thanks for sharing...all the best!
Thank you for the confirmation of what I have figured out. I accidently injured my neck using a handheld vibrating massager. It has resulted in Cervicogenic dizziness and temporary hearing loss in one ear. I am very glad to find these exercises, thank you so much for your help.
I wish you a speedy recovery!
Helpful, will try the stretches when *not* dizzy, thanks. I never understood how ANYONE with severe dizziness could ever do any part of the Epley. When I’m dizzy, even a 1” of movement of my head will make the world fly around so bad I could pass out. If you CAN put your head in those positions...you’re not experiencing true dizziness or you’d roll off what you’re on (or pass out). I think many people equate ‘lightheadedness’ with being dizzy, which are two totally different experiences.
I agree..it is not easy for someone with severe BPPV to do the Epley by themselves...definitely best to have someone do it with them...any exercises/stretches/treatments aimed at helping with dizziness, vertigo, or cervicogenic dizziness one should expect to feel mild to moderate exacerbation...but you are correct, sometimes you have to pick your moments to perform when feeling "ok". Best wishes.
You are absolutely right! I am experiencing what you just wrote. I have had two falls where I hit my head, and that's when my dizziness started. Going to see a Chiropractor here in my town next week. Tired of this. Can't hardly function at times.
I agree. By the time I start feeling something is off, I have time to get to the toilet, cause I will be force vomiting within seconds!
Exactly mine were so bad o couldn’t and didn’t want to be induced to have more spinning sessions. I’ve waited and slowly started exercising
I have such strong bppv attacks that the ent has to hold me while I am being fixed...am exhausted, off balance all the time...
I’ve been struggling since 2014. I work a desk job and have been for over 20 years. All doctors point to anxiety but my chiropractor dx me with cervicogenic dizziness. PT who specializes in neurological disorders also said the same thing. I’m so happy to see more attention and information on this bc Physcians look at you like you’re crazy. Thanks to the pandemic I haven’t been to a chiropractor in a while so the vertigo is back and progressively getting worse. I will def implement these exercises to see if it will help. Thank you for posting
Yes many health care providers either ignore it, or don't know much about it...best wishes.
you are so correct, many if not most physicians, like those at Mayo Clinic, MN, have no ideas what it is except tell you of vertigo or dizziness but no idea on the various potential causes. They don't seem to watch this to learn, maybe they think they are superior.
Doctor,Now I realised my vertigo and dizeness is caused by my neck pain ...it's very helpful to me .... thanks a lot ❤❤❤
Most welcome!
Just wanted to say thank you! I just found your channel and have been seen by ENT and PT regarding BPPV and they were/are unable to find out why I have been having dizziness/nausea (all of the SCM symptoms) even after successful BPPV treatment with eply. I think I know why I feel the way I do now and will do these things! Thank you so very much!
My pleasure...be sure to check out some of my other dizziness videos that may be helpful to you...best wishes!
How are you now
Thank you so much I gave up hope but after listening to you I am feeling extremely good 👍
All the best!
Dr. Joe thankyou very much for Beautiful Vedio i have been suffering from neck pain /Dizziness /Nausea for the last 14 years n DOC. couldn't even make out the cause GOD BLESS U THANKYOU
I hope my video helps you!
Thank you! I plan to recommend this video to someone I know. Your presentation was calm and positive.
Thank you. :)
Dear Jon, I have been suffering from cervicogeneic dizziness for over a year now. Walking and doing household is quite a challenge. I really hope your exerises will help.
I hope so as well - best of luck!
Did it help??pls answer
Im at 4 months, no change after many chiropractor visits. Now I'm trying a different chiropractor
This is one of the best videos I have ever seen that really explains dizziness… I have arthritis in my neck and have mild dizziness at times.. it my husband has terrible dizziness at times.. He has arthritis in his neck… I am going to share this video with him..
Great to hear....this one may help as well: ruclips.net/video/gk4qY2sXFOg/видео.html
This has made a huge difference to the quality of my life in just a few days. Over the past year I have been increasingly prone to periods of dizziness with a couple of very bad episodes recently. Generally once the dizzy spell started it was taking a long time to subside. After a short period of doing these exercises all symptoms are less severe. Thank you.
So glad to hear these have helped you...thanks for commenting! :)
One month in and doing this exercise every day I am almost completely free of any dizziness. Previously I was having to be constantly careful with my general movement. I couldn't bend down or turn my head quickly without the risk of a bad episode. Now, I am hardly aware of any problem. I am able to move around sufficiently well again to make my life near normal. Thanks again Gary
@@geraldputtlewick2866 So happy to hear these have helped you! My patients find them extremely helpful as well. Stay well, Dr. Jon.
@@geraldputtlewick2866 Can we get another month update? I'm just starting today with the exercises and this is inspiring to hear
@@drjonsaunders r%
Great video & i was getting vertigo almost everyday but now I'll be doing these exercises for now on, THANK YOU DR SAUNDERS. 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Great to hear...my pleasure!
Has it helped? :)
I’ve gotten dizziness on and off for years. But I’ve noticed that most the time I will get it right after I work out hard using my back and shoulders, the next day I will wake up and not be able to get out of bed due to the vertigo. I’ve never seen a chiropractor, but I am going to now. Thanks so much for this information.
Great...best wishes!
Thank you for this! I was getting dizzy and lightheaded. Had every test imaginable for heart, ear, eye etc. NO ONE mentioned my neck!!!!
Definitely have someone who is experienced with cervicogenic dizziness or cervical vertigo examine you...best of luck!
Of course they did not mentioned the neck! They tried to milk more $$$sessions related to their profile
Same here no one ever mentioned my neck! I worked over 45yrs at a computer sitting and booking travel. I will start these exercises right away. I have been doing exercises that have me focus on a checkerboard with letter in the middle. I was told to focus my eyes on the letter in the middle and turn my head side to side. Therapist told me I had eye to ear connection issue. Also many years ago I went to ortho and he ex-rayed my cervical spine and said my 5th and 6th vertibre were the worst he had ever seen. I was put on a medical leave for 3mo and therapy 3 x a week. I also suffer from headaches! Your thoughts? I live in L. A.
so I cannot come visit you! Thank you 4 video!
@@barbarabuenger378 Keep up the current exercises by your PT, but you should definitely have your neck looked at to see what can be done...best wishes.
I’m dumbfounded....I’m 54, not any serious health issues, go to bed feeling fine wake up to pee and when standing up out of bed it was like strobe lights flashing vision with electrical shock fireworks going off in my head and a strong force pushing me straight back flopping onto the bed !!! I thought I was having a stroke 🤷🏼♀️ scary !!!!
Spent the whole day in bed puking🤮
Epley maneuver helped but still can’t tip my head back and look up or bend over and look down, have to sleep with my head elevated.
This is crazy and debilitating 😢
Thanks for sharing...I encourage you to find the cause by visiting your health provider...once you find the cause, you can focus on the solution...all the best!
This describes my situation exactly. Am Praying we be healed
Thank you, thank you. I’ve been having problems with dizziness and I thought it was related to my neck arthritis. It seems to kick in when my neck is feeling particularly painful. My Dr. didn’t really pay it much attention. I’m suffering right now more than ever. It is debilitating. I’m going to start these exercises and hopefully find some help as well.
I hope this video helps you...all the best!
Dr. Saunders, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!! I wish you were closer. I have been dizzy for days and I know its from my neck. This was very helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
Big THANK YOU Dr Jon Sounders 🙏
My pleasure!
God bless you sir. This is what I need to fix the issue. So frustrating going to numerous doctors with no solution.
I'm glad you found my video helpful. :)
Dr. Saunders, thank you so much for this indepth explanation of the cause and help to relieve or eradicate cervogenic dizziness. I'm all three areas you discussed with a prior car accident adding to symptoms. Will begin to add these exercises to my daily routine and seek a neurology chiropractor.
Please make sure to always consult with your doctor.
Thanks Dr Saunders for your most valuable information. I will incorporate the exercises you demonstrated in this video to my daily routine. Thanks again, will look forward to more of your videos.
Best wishes!
Thankyou so much sir ....I was really scared ,now I have watched your video and reviews I have relaxed now...Whenever she hangs up, or takes a sitting, then only then does she feel dizzy.
Actually my mom is facing this dizziness from the back side of head .. the problem start in night .2 years ago she faced this problem after these exercises she feel relieved. now it happened again
I wish her a full recovery...all the best.
i have just tried the deep cervical flexor endurance test... i held it for about 10 seconds i think. i will try all the exercises you recomend ....this gives me hope. thankyou Dr jon saunders.
Best wishes.
Thank you! Great info! I have been dealing with dizziness and have DDD in my neck. And my NP and chiropractor haven’t been able to ID the real problem. I’ll be doing some of these techniques to see if it improves.
Best wishes!
I was diagnosed with serious stenosis in my cervical spine and lumbar. I have lost the use of my hands, my whole body is in pain, and I have difficulty standing and walking. I get dreadful dizzy spells, mostly at night, the room spins and I fall so easily. The dizziness terrifies me and it lasts for several hours. I believe it is from my stenosis. I am due to see a specialist soon and I hope he can help.
I'm sorry to hear that...I hope you get some help at your upcoming appointment. Best wishes.
@@drjonsaunders Thank you.
Thank you for the information. God bless you🙏
Same to you!
Ex-Sufferer here, i did get cured so here's some advice for you guys :
-Get yourself a good osteopath, they are very familiar with it and have a whole body approach. As sometime even a tight psoas can end up doing some cervical damage.
-Yoga ( yes yoga ) twice a day everyday, just do it whole body
-Walk a lot, everyday go for either a big walk or several and while you do so look straight ahead, no PHONE.
-Throw you phone away, just don't look at it anymore.
-Take a break every 30-45 min from the computer, move, strech whatever
-Physical activity ( swim, run, i don't care, just move your body ) 2-3 times a week
-Calm down, anxiety just makes it worst
-Heat is your best friend, get an electric heat pad and use it on you trapezius / neck
Once you actually find you routine progress is VERY fast, your body wants it as much as you
No kidding within a month you'll feel better and within 3 its like nothing ever happened. Just remember muscle memory works both way so don't fuck up in the future.
You definitely need to find a provider, like a chiropractor, who has successfully helped people as there are many tissues in the cervical spine and related areas that may cause cervical vertigo that need to be addressed...some good advice in this comment...this may help as well: ruclips.net/video/gk4qY2sXFOg/видео.html
Hi Thomas, how long did you take to heal ?
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Thanks for sharing this information. Greatly appreciated. GOD Bless
Agree get rid of the phone!!
Hi Dr Joe well lv gone to so many therapists and no one helps me! I know they’re cervical dizziness so I will try your exercises! Thank you 😊
Best of luck!
Excellent! Clean, clear, simple, friendly. Good body demonstrations. Written summary & review very helpful. Always hope. But, did I miss something ... I thought eye or ocular exercises were implied from the beginning ... or was that covered in cervical? Appreciate Dr. Saunders help. May he do well. :)
Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for your feedback...yes VOR is covered in the video as well as a few others on my channel...best wishes.
Thank you for sharing this video.
My pleasure!
Thank you, this is very helpful information. I have BPPV & vestibular migraine. My neck is regularly tight but no one ever confirmed that the messages sent from my neck could also contribute to vertigo. Recently, I had an ear infection and vestibular migraine and I had trouble walking. I am only 57, and as a former athlete this was very scary and frustrating! I became anxious & depressed. I stopped driving for a time. Then, I had tinnitus. Not fun! I did some exercises at home such as the eply maneuver. Mostly, it took time and rest; it has been 5 months and I can now drive, walk, and do my daily activities. Wow, this was really difficult. It certainly helps to get more accurate information about cervcogenic dizziness. My health care providers did not explain that. Thanks again.
Glad you enjoyed my video...check out my other videos on my channel that you may find helpful.
Thank you very much, makes sense now. I had a really bad neck injury about 15 years ago. I usually do lots of neck stretches but I've missed the last few weeks. Started getting dizzy spells not long after. Much appreciated, thanks again😊👍
My pleasure!
I will try these exercises! A few times I have had extreme brief episodes of vertigo right after turning my head too quickly to the right, like when looking to the right and while bending down...so definitely a trigger there for a particular posture. Glad I found you.
Thanks for your comment...please check with your doctor to make sure they are appropriate for your case...all the best!
I have the same thing.
Same as me ! Have issues with sinus and migraines also
I also had same issue. MRI done it shows c_5 &6 /c 6&7 disc bulging and rest degenerative disease.. so my concern whether these issue cause vertigo? Is this is cervical vertigo?
Do you find out why this is happening when you bend down, I also experience this, blood pressure remains stable and I've had arteries in legs ultrasounded...nothing🤷
Thank you for sharing. This gives me some ideas where my dizziness is coming from.
Glad it was helpful!
I got this last week. It was frightening as all hell.
Sorry to hear, please discuss this with your doctor to get an accurate diagnosis.
I went to the hospital in 2017 because of this kind of vertigo (I've also had BBPV off and on throughout the years. feels quite different) and had a CT scan and an MRI (delightful experience, that one. Insist on earplugs). I was 51 so I think they wanted to make sure it wasn't a stroke. (I've been quite unhealthy most of my adult life so that may be a possibility). They found nothing. This is what I'm sure I have. I'm hoping the exercises will help over time. I blame poor pillows, and sitting at the PC a lot lately. I don't move when I sleep so...
I woke up with this delightful problem this morning. Quite unsteady and I can't look down or bend over. Quite nauseous. My neck has made "grinding" sounds for years. So thanks for these videos. This vertigo puts a "kink" in my lifestyle. -_-
Please see your doctor for an appropriate diagnosis...I wish you a speedy recovery...all the best.
So glad I came across this information! I recently have been experiencing vertigo when laying down then turning on my right side. I also experience dizziness when lifting myself out of bed as I swing my legs off the bed and push myself up to the right. I can’t stand up right away as I need to let the dizziness subside for a few seconds. Definitely will institute these neck exercises!
Based on what you are describing, this video will likely be best for you: ruclips.net/video/2NmXXPZFHnc/видео.htmlsi=xrH4ZbW651vFjJM9
Me too. Exactly
I came across this video while searching for causes for my dizziness/lightheadedness. I’ve read about vestibular causes, Hashimoto’s (which I have) and low ferritin but this makes more sense to me. My neck is always sore and stiff. I’m thinking it’s posture related and it never occurred to me my dizziness could be coming from my neck. I’m going to do the exercises and hope it helps. I’m also going to do the eye one since I seem to be triggered by that.
Best wishes...check out this video as well: ruclips.net/video/gk4qY2sXFOg/видео.html
Thanks for this video Dr John Saunders.I used to do few neck exercises but very irregular. Now, I will try to follow your instructions. I am 72, from India.Cervical spondylosis or spondylitis for 36 years. I used to have vertigo once in a while during the past 20 years or so. Tablet Vertin16 mg ( beta histamine) used to help. The vertigo/ dizziness has aggravated during the past 4 months. It's severe when I try to lie down on the bed and also when I bend my head forward or backwards. I can lie down only when my head is raised by atleast 15 inches. This is a very uncomfortable position, especially due to my lower back pain and osteoarthritis of both the knees. I can somehow sleep on left side and on the back with head slightly tilted towards left. Can't sleep on right side. I also suffer from mild imbalance while walking. I tried ENT surgeon's treatment, but no improvement. Now, taking Vertin16, twice a day. The problem is less during the daytime, but continues to bother whenever I lie down on the bed. Please advise.
Thanks for your comment...start with some of the exercises in the video very slowly and see how you respond, but also please seek the advice of your primary care giver...best wishes.
Doctor, I am so thankful to you for your prompt reply. I will follow your instructions.
I don’t know how. I just did these movements and my dizziness is gone!?!? What!? Thank you thank you! 🙏🏼
Awesome job!
Thank you for this... Hope you can have more subscribers in the future...God bless!
Glad you enjoyed it...thank you!
“Cervicogenic dizziness remains controversial. The lack of a diagnostic test or generally accepted criteria makes the entity even more problematic. Both anatomic-physiologic considerations and epidemiologic data suggest a relationship of neck pain and dizziness. Furthermore, there is emerging evidence that therapeutic interventions for cervical complaints may have an effect on dizziness and even on balance tests. At present, however, the diagnosis of cervicogenic or cervical dizziness is based on taking a history and trying to exclude other causes carefully. The best evidence for the diagnosis, and perhaps a starting point for further studies, may be patients who recover from both dizziness and neck pain after treatment of their cervical problems.”
Definitely a diagnosis by elimination...it should be considered in those who have exhausted testing in both their vestibular and visual systems, as well after having ruled out more sinister causes via MRI or advanced testing...I can tell you it is a wonderful feeling seeing patients dizziness and balance improve after improving their mechanical neck problems...thanks for your comment.
Thank you! Lots of dizziness and uncertain the current cause or treatment. Several years of evaluation from a range of providers.
Sorry to hear that, I hope you find my videos helpful.
@Dr. John Saunders ...i am from the Philippines..i hope that this cervicogenic head exercises will relieve me of my balance problem and vertigo...God bless
Best of luck!
Great, I thought I was a special human with nothing to complain discomfort , but lately I 've been feeling funny, when suddenly stand up I go side to side and feel dizzy , Im sure is what you are explaining here. Thank you 👍.
Your welcome...please confirm with your doctor to make sure you have appropriate diagnosis...all the best!
Did you try these exercises in the video?
I have this, I also have severe muscular tmjd and neckpain on my right side. It's mostly extreme tightness. But the room isn't spinning. It's giving me dizzyness though. Headaches feel like sinus headaches, yet there's no infection. But what bothers me the most is the horrible fatigue I feel. It's not a bodily fatigue but a head and facial fatigue where my eyes get so heavy I need to close them. Even though I'm not tired. Blinking my right eye hurts. I've seen an optometrist, eyes are great. I get facial nerve pain and numbness, seen an neurologist, had an mri. Nothing is wrong. It's daily suffering and I can't work anymore. It stinks. I hope this video will help me. Ppl under estimate how debilitating this is.
I hope this video helps you, best wishes.
This really helped me, thanks. I had a nasty sickness over the 2022 holidays (think I had covid, but never tested) and basically only stayed in bed for three days. I had horrible vertigo as a result. After the first week, I found this video. It took another week to fix, and several weeks more to completely go away. But even the first time I did these exercises, I felt better.
Wonderful, glad to hear you are feeling better...all the best!
Is it normal to feel (or hear, inside yourself) a grinding sound when u move your neck around?
Maybe...watch this: ruclips.net/video/wcSikxV-C4A/видео.html
Not normal, had for many years. Getting to think the pain specialist don't know squat!
Great video! I've tried the epley maneuver many times with no success or makes it worse! For me the epley maneuver is worthless and alot of other people that I have talked to have had no luck also! A very costly treatment with zero results! Good luck with that proceedure!
Thanks for watching!
Can you have all three of these? I feel I do
I know I have BPPV and possibly meiniers. I am tired of being off balance and having vertigo.
Unfortunately, yes you can...research is lacking in this area but clinically I see patients with overlap all the time...figuring out which is predominant can sometimes be a challenge. Best wishes!
Thank you for at least clarifying that. I try to do what I can to overcome all of this. I was doing great right before covid shit everything down. My dr had done the one treatment for it and worked good then I had a flare about three months later and it has been up and done since then. I also have dysfunctional eustation tubes so I am always clogged up. No air flow through, which makes it worse. Thank you for you video. I will try all of these. God bless
@@chandrabaker94 I'm in the exact same boat as you. Best of luck! I haven't found much that helps, except I did have an ear tube for a while and that helped alot!
What about dizziness that comes from stress or anxiety doctor?
Yes that is a good question, maybe a good future video topic...one thing you could try is when an anxiety attack happens, get calm and make sure you breathe through your tummy slowly, meaning your chest shouldn't move with your breaths, only your belly...best wishes.
This is the doctor that I needed 17 years ago!
Thank you!
Very informative, thank you. Owing to an injury about four years ago, I do versions of these exercises. But I have a specific dizziness. It happens if I squat down - say to tie a shoelace, or sweep up something with a dustpan and handbrush. If I squat with my feet on the floor, my knees bent and my bottom roughly level with my ankles for more than five secs or so, then when I stand I get a surge of dizziness. This doesn't happen if I actually sit on the floor. It also doesn't happen first thing in the morning. Does it matter, or is it just normal? I don't remember it when I was younger! (I'm 56 now.)
Definitely there is a "cause" that needs to be found and corrected...ask your health care provider for help...best wishes.
You’re cutting off blood flow in that position. When you stand up it begin to flow more by the lack of it will cause this feeling. Postural hypotension.
If you’re holding your breath that may be why. I hold my breath when I’m bent over. Take a few good breaths and then stoop down. Also I find I’m barely breathing while sitting relaxing and so now I make a conscious effort to breathe while relaxing watching tv, knitting, reading or whatever.
@Dr. Jon Saunders . Can you please explain why i feel like someone just pushed me from back while having walk , i know it sounds silly but i am having this problem
Thanks
Hmm...that's a tough question...but if you have any dizziness, vertigo, or a postural imbalance that may explain it...I would seek out your primary healthcare provider for an appropriate diagnosis...good luck!
It always happens with me as well . As if someone pushed my head while I am watching tv or walking .. G Singh .. were you able to resolve it ?
I have been tensing all my muscles in my head, it has become automatic now. I try to be conscious, but can't believe how often I do it.
What I do is the same as wiggling your ears, but I can move my whole scalp, and I just keep it tensed. Now I have light headedness, gone for tests on Carotid artery, CT scan all were negative. Going to try these exercises 🙏
You can do it!
I’m going to practice this. I’ve been suffering with this for 5 years and it seemed like it took a break for about 1 but it has come back after some hard weeks at work. I have seen a neurologist, a chiropractor, and ENT, eye doctor, and even did some physical therapy a few times only to have them say that they didn’t think my issue was musculoskeletal and none of the doctors seemed to believe that my issues stemmed from my neck.This time the dizziness came around after having muscle spasms on my shoulders and chest from heavy lifting at work. When my shoulder and chest muscles seemed to have chilled is when the dizziness came back. It’s not just dizziness that comes with it either, in the span of a week I’ve gone through all the symptoms that are listed on the complaints for stiff SCM muscle. I’m going to see my doctor soon and explain these issues, hopefully she can direct me to the right person but until then I’m going to use this vid and other videos that address dizziness from the neck. Thanks for the video.
My pleasure...all the best in your recovery!
About 5 months ago I suddenly felt dizzy and have continued since then.
Doctors cleared me of everything. Even had a brain scan. But still get this wobbly, lurching pulsing dizzyness. Like im bobbing up and down.
Excercise or even just being outside seems to help. I hope it turns out to be treatable
Please continue to see your doctor to get an appropriate diagnosis. Best wishes.
Hey, Dr. Jon Saunders! I appreciate this video. When I wake up and stretch, I hold my breath ( because it feels right), I then move my head from left to right and I try to feel a burning in my rhomboids/lats and inner clavical. My concern is that sometimes if I push it to much I’ll get so dizzy I might lose control of my body. Was doing deadlifts yesterday and it happened and then after my run it happened again. I’m wondering if you have any tips or pointers.
Hmm...are you holding your breath or breathing properly during your exercise? If not, you may feel like that for a few seconds...all the best!
I had whiplash from a car accident many years ago and have suffered ever since with imbalance and vertigo. So thank you for these exercises I will try them. I have subscribed as I want to hear more from you.
All the best!
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