Tight Spine... Causing Dizziness

[DENZIL88]

A couple of weeks ago I strained my upper back along the spine by looking upwards cleaning a roof... since then it has seemed to have a knock-on effect all the way down my spine, in addition I now have tight arms when I lift them up and a feeling of tightness down the backs of my legs. The neck part is now causing me dizziness when I turn my head. Taking Nurofen and Rub on gel ... any other suggestions? Don't want to bother doctor.

[grasscarp]

If I had such symptoms I would make an appointment to see the doctor.

[dannyk13]

Any spinal problem should be investigate by a doctor.

[Mamyalynne]

Agreed - GP may well refer you for Physio.

[Sqad]

Well....to have dizziness with a spine problem is common........surprisingly common, due to an artery passing through the cervical spine on it's journey into the skull and onwards to the brain.
It gets trapped particularly when you look upwards...but the dizziness is only transient....lasts seconds.
For the pain, it looks as though your back strain has awakened the wear and tear of your spine.

I wouldn't go to see the GP....but if you want to ...fine.

I don't know how much ibuprofen is in Nurofen and can't be bothered to Google it.....but i would take Ibuprofen 400mgms at least, every 6 hours for the pain.

Monitor the situation for the next 2 weeks.

[DENZIL88]

Thanks everyone. Sqad yes the dizziness is only for a couple of seconds, but puts me off balance. The tightness down my whole spine is awful, just feel like I want to stretch it out...thought of a gym session but don't want to make it worse..

[Sqad]

I think that a gym session may well due you good, as the pain that your are getting is due to muscle spasm..........have a go in the gym......gently at first.

[Sqad]

"do you good"...sp

[Hopkirk]

Surely Nurofen is 100% ibuprofen - just a trade name.

[jno]

I think that's correct, Hopkirk.

I'd be seeing an osteopath; they adjust spines whereas physios generally just give you exercises. Chiropractors do the same but somewhat more roughly as a rule. Neither is available on the NHS, unfortunately.