Cervical Dizziness Archives

Does Anxiety Cause Vertigo? Understanding the Link Between Anxiety and Dizziness

by Dr. Kim Bell, DPT | Nov 24, 2025 | Blogs, BPPV, Cervical Dizziness, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, FAQs, Kimberley Bell, DPT, The Bell Method

It’s very common for patients to be told that their dizziness or vertigo is caused by anxiety. In some cases, that may be partly true — but it’s not always the full story. Why Anxiety Is Often Blamed for Vertigo (even When It’s Not the Real Cause) Doctors sometimes...

Why Do I Have Ringing In My Ears?

by Dr. Kim Bell, DPT | Apr 26, 2025 | Blogs, Cervical Dizziness, Clinical Practice, Normal Aging, The Bell Method, Tinnitus, Vertigo

Ringing in the ears is called tinnitus. Ringing in the ears may occur with dizziness or vertigo for some patients, but not all. For that reason, I frequently talk to my patients about ringing in the ears and what they can do about it. In this blog, I will break down...

Strategies to Get Relief From Cervical Dizziness

by Dr. Kim Bell, DPT | Jan 30, 2025 | Blogs, Cervical Dizziness, Dizziness, Kimberley Bell, DPT, The Bell Method

In this blog, I will cover nine strategies to help you get relief from cervical dizziness. This condition is dizziness or vertigo caused by the neck. Strategy #1: Improve Your Posture If you feel dizzy, you can try to improve your posture. Straighten up your head and...

Vertigo After Surfing: Five Possible Causes

by Dr. Kim Bell, DPT | Sep 25, 2024 | Blogs, BPPV, Cervical Dizziness, Dizziness, The Bell Method, Vertigo

Have you ever noticed that you felt dizzy, off balance, or had vertigo after surfing? That is more common than you might think! In this blog, I will discuss five possible causes and what to do. Causes of Vertigo after Surfing #1 Swimmer’s Ear If you noticed that...

Top-Shelf Vertigo: What Causes it?

by Dr. Kim Bell, DPT | Jun 28, 2024 | Blogs, BPPV, Cervical Dizziness, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dizziness Lying Down, Dizziness Rolling Over, FAQs, Kimberley Bell, DPT, My Healing Journey, Normal Aging, San Diego, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation

Have you ever looked up at the top shelf and started spinning? Maybe in a grocery store or in your own kitchen? I’ve had many patients with top-shelf vertigo. Some even experienced this type of vertigo attack while standing on a step stool, which can be extra...

Can Your Posture Cause Dizziness?

by Dr. Kim Bell, DPT | Feb 28, 2024 | Blogs, BPPV, Cervical Dizziness, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Kimberley Bell, DPT, Migraines, Physical Therapy, San Diego, The Bell Method

Many patients I have worked with seem to have forward head posture and dizziness. In this article, I will discuss possible links between posture problems and dizziness, and what to do. What is Normal Posture? Normal posture is when your vertebrae stack like a column....