Grounded | The Vestibular Podcast

117. What to do if You Have Vestibular Migraine & Neck Pain?

Grounded | The Vestibular Podcast

Show Notes

What should you do if you’re dealing with neck pain and vestibular migraine—or another vestibular disorder.

Remember: vestibular migraine can be the cause of neck pain itself without anything being wrong with the neck.

The first thing is to identify where the pain is coming from so you can take the proper actions to manage the pain, but there are 3 key areas you want to consider.

In this episode, we’ll dig into:

Neck pain and the prodromal phase of migraine

3 things to consider when having neck pain and migraine

Which muscles in the upper and middle back to be mindful of

What’s in the 6-week neck protocol in Vestibular Group Fit

How to have the best posture for your neck

It is completely normal to not actually want to move your neck because that typically makes you feel more dizzy. And… it’s going to help you so much more in the long run if you welcome movement back into your neck. Start slowly, consider joining us in VGF, and know that you’re doing a great job even by listening to a podcast episode like this!

If you’re in the holiday challenge and listening today, please send me a DM for extra credit.

Links/Resources Mentioned:

Vestibular Group Fit (code GROUNDED at checkout!)

Join Vestibular Virtual Summit Waitlist

More Links/Resources:

⁠The 4 Steps to Managing Vestibular Migraine

⁠The PPPD Management Masterclass⁠

⁠What your Partner Should Know About Living with Dizziness⁠

⁠The FREE Mini VGFit Workout⁠

⁠The FREE POTS – safe Workouts⁠

⁠Vestibular Group Fit (code GROUNDED at checkout for 15% off your first subscription cycle!) ⁠

Connect with Dr. Madison:

⁠@⁠⁠TheVertigoDoctor ⁠

⁠@TheOakMethod⁠

⁠@VestibularGroupFit⁠

Connect with Dr. Jenna

@dizzy.rehab.therapist

Work with Dr. Madison

1:1, Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy

Vestibular Group Fit

Small Group Coaching (offered throughout the year, sign up for our email list to learn when!)

Why The Oak Method? Learn about it here!

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This podcast is for informational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical professional before trying or implementing any information read here.

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