05/24/2026
Ever wake up, roll over in bed, and suddenly feel like the room is doing a barrel roll?
One possible cause is something called BPPV—Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. Fancy words for: tiny crystals in your inner ear may have wandered into the wrong place.
When you turn your head, those misplaced crystals can send your brain bad information, making it feel like the room is spinning.
One treatment healthcare providers commonly use is called the Epley Maneuver. It’s a series of specific head and body positions designed to guide those crystals back where they belong.
Now, before everyone starts folding themselves into a human pretzel after watching TikTok—dizziness can have many causes. Not all dizziness is BPPV, and not everyone is a good candidate for the Epley Maneuver.
If you’re experiencing dizziness, especially if it’s new, severe, or accompanied by symptoms like weakness, numbness, vision changes, or difficulty speaking, seek medical attention immediately.
But if your provider has diagnosed BPPV, the Epley Maneuver can be remarkably effective for the right person.
Tiny crystals. Big drama.
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