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A member asked:

Hi can tight neck muscles cause dizziness and balance problems?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Jahangir Ahdoot answered

Specializes in Sleep Medicine

Might: Yes possible , if for any reason compromise the cerebral circulation by pressing the carotids.

Answered 8/25/2019

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Dr. Atif Haque answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Very doubtful: A neck muscle problem primarily would not cause dizziness or balance problems. However, problems with your spine could cause both balance problems and neck pain. Dizziness would still be a separate issue.

Dr Singel and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/8/2020

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