Dizziness and Pain: The Intersection of the Vestibular and Musculoskeletal Systems

<p>In this episode of Talk Dizzy To Me, Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Danielle Tolman PT are joined by Dr. Mickey Shah, PT, D.Sc. NCS, OCS, FAAOMPT, Dip. MDT; Certified Vestibular Rehabilitation Specialist - Emory, AVPT (Pittsburgh) to unpack the connection between pain and dizziness.</p><p><br></p><p>Together, they explore how the neck plays a critical role in balance, why dizziness isn’t always vestibular, and how clinicians can better assess and treat patients with overlapping symptoms.</p><p><br></p><p>From real clinical insights to practical strategies, this episode bridges the gap between vestibular therapy, pain science, and musculoskeletal care—making it a must-watch for clinicians and patients alike.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode Resources: </strong></p><p><strong></strong><a href="http://www.evidenceceu.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.EvidenceCEU.com</a></p><p><a href="http://www.goodliferehab.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.Goodliferehab.com</a></p><p><a href="⁠https://evidenceceu.learnworlds.com/course/3rd-vestibular-symposium-2026⁠ " target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Midwest Vestibular Rehab Symposium</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Hosted by:</strong></p><p>🎤 Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS</p><p>🎤 Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT</p><p><br></p><p><strong>For episode recommendations or requests, email us at:</strong> <a href="info@balancingactrehab.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@balancingactrehab.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p>Join our online program and community, The Dizzy Reset™. <a href="https://tdr.balancingactrehab.com/invitation?code=2AAFEJ" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Use code TALKDIZZYTOME for 40% off your first month!⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Us:</strong></p><p><strong>→</strong> <a href="https://calendly.com/balancingactrehab/10min" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠<strong>Book a free call with us</strong>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><strong>→ </strong><a href="https://www.balancingactrehab.com/subscribe" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠<strong>Get free resources straight to your inbox</strong>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><strong>→ </strong>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠<a href="https://www.balancingactrehab.com/group" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠<strong>Join our online program and community, The Dizzy Reset™, for FREE</strong>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><strong>→ </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/BalancingActResources" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠<strong>Watch podcast episodes (and more) on YouTube </strong>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><strong>→</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/balancingactrehab/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠<strong>Follow us on Instagram</strong>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><strong>→</strong> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@balancingactrehab" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠<strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><strong>→</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/balancingactrehab" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠<strong>Follow us on Facebook</strong>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><strong>→</strong> <a href="https://www.balancingactrehab.com/disclaimer" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠<strong>Disclaimer</strong>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><strong>→ </strong><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x88e771bf195fa121:0x6fb31eb28017da06!12e1?source=g.page.m.dd._&laa=lu-desktop-reviews-dialog-review-solicitation" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠<strong>Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a review!</strong>⁠</a></p><p><strong>→ </strong><a href="https://avulux.com/DIZZYRESET" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠<strong>Avulux glasses, use code DIZZYRESET for $25 off</strong>⁠</a><strong></strong></p><p><br></p><p>This episode is for educational purposes only and is