These changes are often attributed to ageing or menopause, which can absolutely contribute.
However, it is important not to assume this is always the full explanation.
Balance can be influenced by:
Balance problems may need further assessment if they are:
In Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy spinal cord compression can affect:
This often leads to a feeling of:
Because DCM develops slowly, symptoms are often misattributed to:
This overlap can delay diagnosis.
Balance changes are more concerning when they occur alongside:
Not all balance changes are caused by menopause or ageing.
When symptoms are progressive or combined with hand or walking changes, a neurological cause should be considered.