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Can vertigo feeling when looking up or down be caused by tight neck muscles - cervical vertigo?

Q: can vertigo feeling when looking up or down be caused by tight neck muscles - cervical vertigo?

: A poor neck posture rather than just tight neck muscles may cause cervical vertigo or cervicogenic vertigo. Take care!

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

A poor neck posture rather than just tight neck muscles may cause cervical vertigo or cervicogenic vertigo. Take care!

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 3/9/2023

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A member asked:

Can vertigo feeling when looking up or down be caused by tight neck muscles - cervical vertigo?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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