Cervicogenic Dizziness and the SCM Muscle: How Mobile Physical Therapy Can Help
The SCM muscle is located in the neck and is responsible for turning the head. When this muscle is strained or overused, it can lead to dizziness and other symptoms, including off balance sensations. As mobile physical therapists specializing in treating dizziness, we provide effective SCM muscle dizziness treatment.
EXERCISE OF THE WEEK: SCM THERAPY
The sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle has been an overlooked but important source of pain in many clients I see in physical therapy. The SCM is composed of clavicular (short head) and sternal (long head) divisions, and acts to flex the head downward or rotation the neck. These muscles can develop trigger points, which are typically taut bands of muscle fibers and are “ropy” and sensitive to pressure when compressed.