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What Causes Dizziness After A Deep Tissue Massage?
Question: I sometimes get dizzy after a deep tissue massage but only in the event I am face down bc its when I turn over & get up off the table. Ive had full body xrays & brain MRIs all is normal
Brief Answer:
Can be nerve root compression or middle ear problem.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Feeling of dizziness on massaging the neck can cause a pressure on the cervical nerve roots causing this sensation. If the neck X-rays and MRI scan are normal then there is no need to worry.
The dizziness can also be related to a middle ear problem that can be detected by an examination by an ENT specialist. This can improve on doing regular neck isometric exercises. A physical therapy program to help with your posture and muscle balance can improve movement in your neck and may help stop the dizziness.
You can avoid using a pillow. Avoid bending your neck at abnormal position for long time, like on computer.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be nerve root compression or middle ear problem.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Feeling of dizziness on massaging the neck can cause a pressure on the cervical nerve roots causing this sensation. If the neck X-rays and MRI scan are normal then there is no need to worry.
The dizziness can also be related to a middle ear problem that can be detected by an examination by an ENT specialist. This can improve on doing regular neck isometric exercises. A physical therapy program to help with your posture and muscle balance can improve movement in your neck and may help stop the dizziness.
You can avoid using a pillow. Avoid bending your neck at abnormal position for long time, like on computer.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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