Kimberley Bell, DPT Archives

Atypical Vertigo Cases

by Dr. Kim Bell, DPT | Jan 15, 2026 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dizziness Lying Down, Dizziness Rolling Over, Kimberley Bell, DPT, Nystagmus, Physical Therapy, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation

Traditional BPPV typically causes spinning vertigo symptoms and robust nystagmus during BPPV testing. However, I see a lot of patients who have not gotten answers or relief with traditional vertigo health care. BPPV without Spinning In many so-called atypical vertigo...

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...

Hydration Tips for Hot Days: How to Stay Balanced Without the Sugar Crash

by Dr. Kim Bell, DPT | Sep 15, 2025 | Blogs, Dizziness, Kimberley Bell, DPT, My Healing Journey, The Bell Method

When temperatures rise or you’re sweating more than usual, hydration becomes more than just a comfort—it’s a necessity. Without enough fluids and electrolytes, you can find yourself feeling dizzy, lightheaded, or worse. Dehydration is a common trigger for...

What Is Horizontal Canal BPPV?

by Dr. Kim Bell, DPT | Jun 14, 2025 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dizziness Lying Down, Dizziness Rolling Over, FAQs, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Kimberley Bell, DPT, My Healing Journey, Nystagmus, Physical Therapy, San Diego, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Walking Stability

Update: 6/15/25 – Some More Insight Whenever I have motion-activated symptoms triggered by reading, driving, and rolling onto one or both side sides in bed, I screen myself very carefully for horizontal canal BPPV. I refer to the jittery feeling in my eyes as...

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...

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...