Tag: Epley maneuver

BPPV: Understanding Benign Positional Vertigo and How Canalith Repositioning Fixes It

BPPV: Understanding Benign Positional Vertigo and How Canalith Repositioning Fixes It

BPPV is the most common cause of vertigo, triggered by loose crystals in the inner ear. It’s not dangerous but can be disabling. The Epley maneuver-a simple head movement-fixes it in minutes, with 90% success. Most people aren’t diagnosed correctly, leading to unnecessary tests and ineffective meds.