You can have a blade needle to your neck or this for Cervicogenic Dizziness

Even though the highest level of evidence thus far for Cervicogenic Dizziness is a meta-analysis (Hou et al 2017) of acupuncture (not necessarily blade needle treatment), we also have several systematic reviews showing effectiveness of manual therapies of non-skin penetrating format, such as Yaseen et al 2018. 

Even though blood flow is one of 3 major hypothesis for the origin of Cervicogenic Dizziness, we now know that the major theory for diagnosis and potential effective treatment is to address the proprioceptive dysfunction, rather than vascular and/or neurovascular aspect that could potentially cause symptoms of lightheadiness, unsteadiness and dizziness.

You can learn more about the screening and treatment process of Cervicogenic Dizzinesss through Integrative Clinical Concepts, where the authors (husband–a manual therapist a wife—a vestibular specialist), teach a very unique course combining both the theory and practice of vestibular and manual principles in their 2-day course.  Pertinent to this blog post, the 2nd day includes the “Physio Blend”, a multi-faceted physiotherapist approach to the management of Cervicogenic Dizziness, which includes treatments of the articular and non-articular system of manual therapy and the most updated sensorimotor exercise regimen.

If you would like to host a course for your staff (either a vestibular, neuro, sports or ortho clinic), please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected] for more information.

Authors

Harrison N. Vaughan, PT, DPT, OCS, Dip. Osteopracic, FAAOMPT    

Instructor: Cervicogenic Dizziness for Integrative Clinical Concepts

Danielle N. Vaughan, PT, DPT, Vestibular Specialist  

Instructor: Cervicogenic Dizziness for Integrative Clinical Concepts

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