Cervicogenic dizziness (CGD)
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Cervicogenic dizziness (CGD). This is dizziness resulting from cervical spine pathology. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Pathology
- This is dizziness resulting from cervical spine pathology
- It is associated with neck pain
Clinical features
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Pathophysiological mechanisms
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Associated features
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Predisposing cervical spine disorders
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Assessment
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Diagnostic criteria
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Differential diagnosis
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References
- Reiley AS, Vickory FM, Funderburg SE, Cesario RA, Clendaniel RA. How to diagnose cervicogenic dizziness. Arch Physiother 2017; 7:12.
- Li Y, Yang L, Dai C, Peng B. Proprioceptive cervicogenic dizziness: a narrative review of pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment. J Clin Med 2022; 11:6293.
- De Hertogh W, Micarelli A, Reid S, Malmström EM, Vereeck L, Alessandrini M. Dizziness and neck pain: a perspective on cervicogenic dizziness exploring pathophysiology, diagnostic challenges, and therapeutic implications. Front Neurol 2025; 16:1545241.
