Position receptors located in the facets of the cervical spine are important physiologically in the coordination of head and eye movements
Cervical proprioceptive dysfunction is a common cause of vertigo triggered by neck movements
This disturbance often commences after neck injury, particularly hyperextension; it is also associated with degenerative cervical spine disease
Although symptoms vary, vertigo may be triggered by assuming a particular head position as opposed to moving to a new head position (the latter typical of labyrinthine dysfunction)
Cervical vertigo may often be confused with migraine-associated vertigo, which is also associated with head movement
Management consists of neck movement exercises to the extent permitted by orthopedic considerations
