I had earlier cervical spondylisis 4-5 yrs ago . Recently in the evening when in my desk I suddenly raise my head , everything in front of me gets rotated .Its for a small time .and I am feeling some pain on the left corner of the back of my head . Is it due to cervical Spondylisis . What should I do - Exercise ? any medicine ?
Hello, Thanks for writing to us. Cervical spondylosis is a common degenerative condition of the cervical spine and most likely caused by age-related changes in the intervertebral disks. Vertigo (dizziness) with this type of origin usually happen when the head is turned or tilted causing compression of the blood vessels that supply the part of the brain involved in balance. I advise you to wear a soft neck collar during the day to help limit neck motion and reduce nerve irritation. You can take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor.  For pain relief and muscle relaxants, particularly if neck muscle spasms occur after discussing with your doctor. Do exercises under guidance of a physical therapist to strengthen neck muscles and stretch the neck and shoulders. When you have episodes of dizziness (vertigo)-Do not lie flat on your back. Prop yourself up slightly to relieve the spinning sensation. Move slowly to avoid the risk of falling. Take rest. Resting will help prevent attacks of light-headedness. Do not 