Migraines Archives

Food Triggers for Vertigo

by Dr. Kim Bell, DPT | Aug 16, 2024 | Blogs, Dizziness, FAQs, Migraines, The Bell Method, Vertigo

Today we will answer a question I frequently hear about food triggers for vertigo and how soon certain foods might cause vertigo symptoms to start after eating. Q: How long does it usually take for vertigo to start, after eating a food trigger for vertigo? Hours,...

The Link Between Sinus Infections and Vertigo

by Dr. Kim Bell, DPT | May 31, 2024 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, FAQs, Kimberley Bell, DPT, Migraines, Physical Therapy, San Diego, The Bell Method, Vertigo

Any active virus in the body can cause vertigo if it affects the inner ear. Bacterial sinus infections may also cause vertigo symptoms. Sinus infections can contribute to dizziness as a stand-alone cause, and sinus infections can co-occur with a new onset of BPPV....

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....

Fears After Recovering from Vertigo

by Dr. Kim Bell, DPT | Dec 28, 2023 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dizziness Lying Down, Dizziness Rolling Over, Kimberley Bell, DPT, Migraines, My Healing Journey, Physical Therapy, San Diego, The Bell Method, Travel Tips for People with Dizziness, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Walking Stability

Vestibular physical therapy is very helpful to resolve many types of vertigo. Even after the outcome has resolved the vertigo symptoms, many patients have lingering fears after recovering from vertigo. In this blog, I will share some common fears I hear from my...

Recurrent BPPV: 3 Frequently Asked Questions

by Dr. Kim Bell, DPT | Oct 13, 2023 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dizziness Lying Down, Dizziness Rolling Over, FAQs, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Kimberley Bell, DPT, Migraines, My Healing Journey, Physical Therapy, San Diego, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation

I hear the same questions about recurrent BPPV from a lot of people. In this blog, I will cover three frequently asked questions (FAQs) about recurrent BPPV. For each answer, I also included links to check out research that helps to further explain my answers to these...

Can You Have Dizziness After A Concussion?

by Dr. Kim Bell, DPT | Sep 29, 2023 | Blogs, BPPV, Cervical Dizziness, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dizziness Lying Down, Dizziness Rolling Over, Migraines, My Healing Journey, Physical Therapy, Preventing Falls, San Diego, The Bell Method, Tinnitus, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Walking Stability

I do see a fair number of patients who have dizziness after a concussion. However, I do not specialize in mTBI (mild traumatic brain injury) or concussion rehab. In this blog, I’ll talk more about dizziness after concussion and what might need to be addressed...