Q I have BPPV, but I also have a neck disc problem. Can the neck affect BPPV?
A Yes. When the cervical spine is misaligned or the neck and shoulder muscles stiffen, blood flow and nerve signals to the brain can be affected, which can worsen dizziness. Addressing the neck problem together helps with BPPV recovery and recurrence prevention.
Detailed Answer
Misalignment of the cervical spine or excessive tension in the neck and shoulder muscles can interfere with blood flow and balance signals to the brain and worsen dizziness. Cervicogenic dizziness, distinct from BPPV itself, may also be present, characterized by dizziness that changes with neck movement. A stiff back of the neck and shoulders from long hours of monitor work also affect inner-ear blood flow.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Dongjedang sees cervical tension and postural imbalance as one of the structural backgrounds in which BPPV recurs. We release the stiff back of the neck and shoulders with acupuncture and cupping, and use craniosacral chuna to correct subtle misalignments of the cervical spine and skull to open up the blood flow channels. At the same time, we combine Korean medicine treatment that resolves dameum and revives inner-ear blood flow, addressing the neck and BPPV together as one continuous flow.
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