Carol Foster as well since it's her maneuver and it seems to be the only thing that works for most people because others they want you flat on your back on a pillow and that's why you have
@@lonecaspersen8866 Did the maneuver twice in 1 day. Every day that went by, the vertigo progressively got better. There will be residual dizziness a few days following, but it subsides. Now, I have no vertigo whatsoever.
There needs to be a public awareness campaign about this very scary condition/experience. I was pushed by medical professionals to go to the emergency room and have a barrage of tests (concern about a possible stroke even though I had no other symptoms besides the dizziness and nausea). I found my own info online about BPPV - it took three days of performing the Epley Manuever without results. My extreme spinning and nausea occurred for hours after waking up. One try of the Half Somersault technique (with a bucket next to me in case) finally did the trick.
Yes! There are so many unnecessary ER visits due to BPPV. Ultimately it's better to be safe than sorry but a little information on this topic is really helpful to get people the right treatment more quickly. The Half Somersault Maneuver is amazing at helping this condition, so glad it was helpful for you!
Thank you so much for this video! I had the worst two days of my life with vertigo, nausea, throwing up, light sensitivity, and not being able to concentrate! My life literally went from being 100% athletic and fit to barely getting out of bed and not eating for two days. After I did this exercise, I noticed immediate relief! I am writing this just after performing this movement. I hope the vertigo is gone for good! Doctor, I'd shake your hand and give you a hug if I could!
BPPV hit me a month ago when I rolled over one morning to get out of bed. How scary it was...I thought I was going to meet my maker as the whole world was spinning violently and I began throwing up from intense nausea. After a trip to the ER, bloodwork, EKG, and CAT scan to the head, the scary stuff was ruled out. I was diagnosed with BPPV, given drugs to ease the vertigo and nausea (which didn't help much), and scheduled to see a physical therapist the next day. By the time the next day came, the vertigo was gone. However, the physical therapist did show me how to perform the home Epley Maneuver. All was good. Fast forward to this past weekend. I rolled over in bed to get up and it hit me again. Try as I might, I could not get past the second step of the Epley Maneuver without intense vertigo, nausea, and vomiting. I started looking at youtube videos and discovered Dr. Foster's half-summersault maneuver. What a charm! I did not get the intense vertigo and nausea I did from the Epley Maneuver, and it worked. I had to do it 3 times (waiting 15 minutes between tries as recommended by Dr. Foster), but it did subside. This video is the real deal!
Omg, this was me the same thing happened to me and the Epley maneuver made it worst for me after I saw a therapist. It started to happen on both sides last night. I was lucky to get another appointment with a vestibular doctor who prescribed me steroids and is going to do a balance exam next week however he did tell me to try this exercise I'm going to try it now and see if it works with steroid I can't really feel the dizziness but it a tingle feeling so hopefully it works
I was reaching for my phone in bed trying to stop the alarm and the room started spinning. After that resting my head back in the pillow made my head feel like spinning. This exercise helped right away.
I have been experiencing the same exact problem just recently. First vertigo attack June 19 and it had been ongoing up until today. Please, can you tell me if I should do this maneuver once a day when the vertigo starts OR several times a day to prevent future vertigo attacks. 🙏☠️ I NEED SOME RELIEF AND PEACE OF MIND!
Going through the same here, was hospitalized as well and now I’m home dealing with the pain, I hope this works cause I feel like I’m dying from the headaches and vision blur
Mostly when I was walking, I had a disturbing dizziness when I turned left and right. I was having trouble going to my work. I did the exercise on the right and left sides. I can say that it cured 90%. It's like I was born again. Thank you very much.
This is totally amazing. I’ve been down for almost 3 weeks trying everything even going to the emergency room. After doing it once I was finally able to eat a bowl of soup for the first time in two weeks. I’m gonna continue to do it until I get complete relief but the second time I did it on the right side my ear popped, which really gave me a lot of relief. Thank you for this video.
I've been SO sick for the last 3 weeks! Taking nausea medication every 4 hours. I finally went to the ER last week and after all kinds of tests they said it's Vertigo. I had started taking Ambien for the first time just a few days before the nausea started and I thought it was a reaction to that. I had Vertigo several years ago but had forgotten about it and thought it was a result of the new medication. I found your video last night and decided to try it (2 other methods, including Epley, didn't work). I tried this method and for the first time in weeks I don't have nausea and haven't taken any medication in 8 hours. I still feel a little disoriented but I think that will go away in a couple of days. I had to do the maneuver 4 different times because I couldn't tell which ear was affected. But, it works! THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH!! I wish you much success in the future. God bless you!
Thank you. I was so scared it happend to me today when i got up from bed tought i was gonna die. Start watching your video after asking God for forgiveness know its 90% gone i feel happy again. God bless you
I have vertigo since i was 17 years old, i took many medicines,and vertigo year with year it was worst and worst. Now i am 40 years old and last 2 year i found this channel and i tried this exercise and i shocked! I never take medicines again!Everytime i feel it come vertigo i do it and bye bye vertigo! I write all this for people who think that comments is not true!!! I was think the same before 😂 Thank you Doctor! Love from Greece
hello doctor, I was diagnosed 5 months ago with BPPV, I was in treatment for these months, with the Epley maneuver it went away for a while but the dizziness returned and I fell into depression. Find your video and with these exercises add them to my vestibular physiotherapy and wow, they have worked much better. Thank you very much!!
The exercises helped a little but my dizziness has not been resolved. I am trying a procedure called magnetic stimulation that they tell me can help with this type of disorder and I hope so.
@@Freddypt100 okay freddy, I am also suffering from bppv, I have been doing eplay since 3 months 2 times a day, but dizziness persists, feels like I m travelling in a train all the tym. Thanks for reply
Hi I I've been suffering with vertigo for 11 days it has proper knocked me off my feet and been almost bed bound,I did this manover yesterday about 3 times and I've woke up this morning feeling so much better thank you so much.
I've had bouts of BPPV for several years now. I've always done the Epley manoeuvre to get rid of it with a fair amount of success. This manoeuvre is easier actually. I had to do it this morning and after feeling utterly dire beforehand and while carrying it out, I feel better now than I have for days. It's weird because here in Italy they seem largely unaware of BPPV, putting absolutely every case of vertigo down to "Cervicale" (due to neck tension - their go-to for nearly everything), something I'd never even even heard of prior to living here, and "labyrinthitis". I mentioned BPPV to my doctor once and I had the feeling he had no idea what I was talking about, which is a bit worrying!! Thanks for this easy solution!
Thanks for sharing your experience, so glad it helped! BPPV is so common I'm surprised it's not more well known in the medical community there in Italy.
I was diagnosed with BPPV several years ago. It was very bad, causing me to vomit just sitting still once. My doctor recommended this therapy and the original website with its video. It worked the very first time I used it! My grown daughter had the same problem and the same results from this therapy. It’s a miracle! Very very effective. Thanks for posting this great video illustrating it.
@@mahindersingh7890 Honestly, not many. For both my daughter and I, it worked the first time. You can feel the crystals moving back into place if you do it correctly. Watch and mimic the video. You may have to follow up for a bit, but if you truly have BPPV, this procedure works!
When I began to get out of bed yesterday morning, my whole room started spinning around like crazy. It was startling to say the least! As I went through my day, I was very uneasy and anxious as to what this might be, as certain movements continued to trigger the spinning sensation, although not quite as severely as the morning episode. I found this video last night and did the protocol twice. I went to bed, and with double pillows went to sleep cautiously on my right side. During the night I rolled over onto the other side, and suddenly felt as though I were in a capsizing ship as my bed upended itself as if it were going to dump me on the floor. I came fully awake and sat up, shaking, as the sensations receded. After a time I went back to sleep on the right side again and slept through the rest of the night. When I carefully got out of bed this morning, I discovered the problem had resolved! During my morning appointments, I felt a little bit of dizziness around the edges of my awareness; but by late afternoon, that too had resolved. I hope never to have a recurrence of this frightening problem, but if I do, I know now how to correct it! Thank you so very much for posting this!
Thank you !!!!!!. I took a prescribed medicine for vertigo for ten days, but it came back one day after I stopped it (as prescribed). I decided to try the somersault maneuver and it worked. Thanks again
You say to "turn your head to the side that the affected ear is on" (2:40), but how does someone know which side is causing vertigo if there isn't pain in either ear?
I was scared to try this exercise as I knew it would cause extreme dizziness. I could only at first do the first step. I had to try very slowly the 2nd position as I was extremely dizzy. It took several tries to do the complete exercise. But it work! I do feel lightheadedness and have headaches. But is mild. I’m very happy. I self diagnose myself with bppv. Thank you so much for this video.
This Doctor is fabulous and showed me how to correct my Vertigo several months ago. I recently was having a pulsing sound in my ears and I thought it was Tinnitus but when I was bending over with my straight legs apart (like a giraffe) picking weeds it corrected the crystals and no more whooshing in my ears!! Yeah! Janet. 2/13/23.
Dr. AJ I like your cure. One does not have to turn-over and require help of another person (better for older people). My problem is you did not include how to determine which ear was the affected ear.
I've recently been diagnosed with BPPV, we're assuming due to an infection I had right before it started but it probably doesn't help I've had about 3 concussions in my past! I was starting to improve and then someone set off our building alarm while I was standing next to the siren and now I can barely move without everything spinning. I'm so pleased to have found this video and can't wait to see if the exercises help. Thank you for making such a clear, easy to follow guide!
I cannot kneel sitting on my heels like you are doing, so I stay up while on my knees. This still seems to work. I have to do this multiple times, but it gets easier each time. It does hurt my neck though.
You're welcome! In some cases, yes it can come back. For some people the crystals dissolve and don't cause more problems. For others they remain and can eventually re-enter the inner ear canals and cause vertigo again. Vitamin D3 supplements can help reduce recurrence. I recommend a type with K2 in it as well. I also have a comprehensive vertigo protocol that goes into way more depth which you can find here: bppvcured.com Hope this helps!
La terapia se ve muy bien, y hay puros comentarios positivos, ojalá pueda poner subtítulos en español se lo agradecería con el corazón. Le mando muchas bendiciones 🙏 Jesucristo lo cuide siempre.
Had vertigo since 2013/2014. Ever since when ever my vertigo come. I always used this menuever. But im not using with looking at my elbow. Usually i look towards my shoulder and it works best.
I have had dizziness, unbalance & blurry vision as well as headaches for about 8 months now & it has been the worst, these past months have been so depressing. I have got test done & everything seems good mri scans, blood work etc. I recently started going to physical therapy for vertigo & the first day they did the hallpike maneuver & the next day I felt about 80-90% better & later that day I was driving & I felt it all come back 😭 some days I’ll be good & the next day it can all come & go throughout the day I was diagnosed with bppv in Mexico but I’m still wondering if it is still bppv or something else please help !
Could you please update me, has this gotten better for you? I’ve never had this before and my symptoms are the same as your and they started in Jan of this yr, after I had Covid-19, and so it’s been 9 months of these symptoms. Is there anything that helps you?
I was involved in a car accident which i ended up with a fractured neck,laceration on my head and few bumps on my head. Now Im experiencing really bad dizziness when I bend forward to pick something up or when I lay on my side. I can’t perform these exercises because of my fractured neck and I’m wearing a neck brace. I hope I don’t have to live with this vertigo for the rest of my life since I’m still in my late 20s
I wonder how many times I shall do it - I have done the exercises 6 times in 2 days, with both ears. It’s like I have plug in both ears, but the left sounds like a stormy weather 😠😛 Thankyou!
Thankyou so much!! I have had a good night’ sleep for the first time in 14 days!!😀 But when I woke op, there is a lot of noice in them!! What does that mean? That it is not over??? Thankyou Thankyou!!! 🙋♀️🥰
Hi Doctor, thank you for the video, very helpful. Is it possible to activate subtitles in Spanish? My mom suffers from vertigo but, she only speaks Spanish. It would be a huge help and benefit to Spanish speakers if you would enable subtitles in Spanish. Thank you so much!
Me watching this after spending alot of money in clinics..this is my story i waked up in the morning feeling dizzy and it started December 5th December 2024 till now 2nd jan 2025 so i went to clinics here in Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 i did a test called cbc and the results came out all negative..i went to another hospital may be i thought i have sugar they did taste on me they also came out negative ..so today in the evening i was like me check on UA-cam such that I find cure for vertigo..but as i speak now after following this exercise right now am feeling well.
Best to sleep on your back (if possible) with your head elevated on two pillows. Sleeping this way for a week or so will decrease the chances of it coming back. Best of luck to you!
Unfortunately this won't work for meniers disease. Here is a link to a vitamin protocol that many have had success with: ua-cam.com/video/XMVCP6q2W_A/v-deo.html
hello, Dr. AJ! I got diagnosed with BPPV late last year and had another attack just this week. As I searched for some exercise, I came across your video, which is where I found out about this new maneuver (previously I only knew about the Epley maneuver). You mentioned in your video to "treat" a specific ear, but when I tried this out, I don't really feel the spinning sensation on either sides of my body/ear, but only felt it when I tilt my head back (center). I tried doing this maneuver one time for my left ear and assessed myself right after, as what you did in the video. I didn't feel the spinning when I tilted my head on either side, but rather felt it in between, i.e. as my head moved along the center/front. In this case, is it better to just do this maneuver for both ears? Or, would this be a different case altogether? I did feel some relief after the first try, compared to doing the Epley maneuver earlier. So your video has been of great help!!
about a month ago the first episode of bvvp: I couldn't move my head for 3 days. I did the epley maneuver 2 times. the first time it was traumatic, almost a panic attack, but after that I felt better. I did the epley again and in the last step I had a lot of dizziness (more than in all the other 3 steps) now after 2 weeks I have learned to get in and out of bed very slowly so as not to have dizziness. Do I expect it to improve over time or is it time to perform this maneuver?
If you still have dizziness you may still have some free floating crystals. Doing this maneuver should help clear the rest of them out. Sometimes you have to do the maneuver several times to get full relief.
Day 9 of COVID Was in the hospital yesterday and today I tested negative for for but they told me to do the Epley maneuver and it didn’t work it made everything worse literally just want this nightmare to be over
I sure hope you tried this listening to them about the Epley movement and you realize when you're laying on your back your dizzy so that makes no sense they want you to tilt your head over a pillow thank goodness this actually helps it might take a while I hope you're feeling better
Hey dock I tried it once didn’t seem really to do something I have dizziness and the feeling like everything is tilted Do you have any other recommendations?
I went for my daily run last year and as soon as I stopped I felt this super intense dizziness. Fast forward a year and after 4 blood tests, an MRI on my brain, 2 ECGs a heart scan and a 7 day heart monitor with norhing found. I finally know whats causing it. The diziness after a run can last for hours. Is it safe to run then carry out this manoeuvre after? I really want to start running again but Im not sure and anxious about it. Thank you
Good question, BPPV attacks usually don’t cause new tinnitus symptoms but that’s not to say it’s impossible. If the type of vertigo attack you are having matches the symptoms of BPPV it’s worth giving the half somersault maneuver a try.
Also this exercise is effective and helped reduce the vertigo a lot, how long can it take for recovery, If spinning is still present? Is that normal or could it be another vertigo, if vestibular migraine what’s the difference?
Once you get all the crystals repositioned you shouldn't have any more spinning. It could be that you got most the crystals out, but there are some remaining still causing spinning. BPPV attacks are only triggered by head movements. Vestibular migraine has different triggers like certain foods, screens or other causes and isn't related as much to head movements. Hope that helps! We also have a program that takes you through the whole process at bppvcured.com
Thanks for your response, it does make sense. I feel after the exercises each day it has gotten better and helped the vertigo like symptoms not as intense. But it’s like my brain is still caught in the trip of motion, some faint wobble sense motion still in the brain still. Is it possible Could it take time for the brain to settle after a chronic episode of vm or bbbp? And during this phase, should I keep doing the exercises? As it almost feels it’s nearly going! ( been suffering for a while now 5-6months at least, & first time ever in this horrible situation) Also I had been proscribed Propranolol 10mg, should I take it to help that bit more, not sure If you no much about it I just hate medication and try to avoid. The medication is meant to help with vestibular migraine symptoms and anxiety as well? Many thanks !
I have my vertigo 8 months now and I’m so sick of felling dizzy all the time😢 it affects my self for doing my work or going out with my friends and driving😢
How many times a day should I perform this maneuver to see results? Is the treatment permanent or is BPPV never completely healed? If it is not healed completely, how many times, let's say a week, should I perform the maneuver to keep the crystals in the inner ear under control? Thanks.
3-5 times a day works for most but you shouldn’t have to keep doing it for very long. It repositions the crystals to a place where they don’t cause a problem and likely will dissolve eventually. More crystals can become loose in the future and cause problems and if you’re not careful once they are repositioned they can migrate back out and cause problems again but for the most part you should be good to go for quite a while.
Would it help to take dramamine before I do this? I have had vertigo for many years. It comes and goes away but usually I have to have the Epely maneuver done which makes me throw up. I am going to try this later today but it is so hard to let myself get dizzy on purpose.
Dramamine may be helpful! Hope you have a better experience with the half somersault maneuver, I like it better than the Epley maneuver for BPPV. Best of luck luck to you, would love to hear how it goes!
@@StronglifePhysiotherapy I actually tried it last night without the dramamine and I felt a little dizzy but nothing like I did with the Epley. I was also able to turn onto my right side in bed and felt slight dizziness when I first turned over but I was able to stay there and sleep. So much better! I will do it again tonight and hope it fully gets resolved. Thanks for the advice! If this works for a few months I will be very happy.
Doing the maneuver, I only get vertigo when raising my head to horizontal. Do I repeat the maneuver until there is no vertigo at all in any of the steps?
Epley Maneuver is great and works for many. My experience is the half somersault maneuver often is successful when Epley is not. Many people find it easier to perform as well. But no need to change something if it’s working for you.
Dear Dr. AJ, I had suffered from BPPV and canal paresis since I was only 4. My neurologist prescribed betahistin, it didn't seem to help that much, and the illness tortured me to the age of 18 or so. Since then, I had very little symptoms, but about 10 days ago, all of a sudden a continuous dizziness started that is only gone when I lay down. Today, it became so severe (despite of the fact I took betahistin again and started doing vestibular exercises) that I could hardly leave my chair at work. Last week I contacted an otorhinolaryngologist, but I only have appointments for MRI and otoneurologic examinations for next week. I'm really seeking for answers what can cause such an uncomfortable and prolonged illness, since such a young age. I watched this video, did the exercises 3 times and they seem to help a bit. I still feel very dizzy while walking, but at least the worst of my vertigo is over. Thank you.
Yes, there are sitting and standing versions of this maneuver! I don't have videos of them on UA-cam but I include them in my BPPV Vertigo protocol which can be found here: bppvcured.com
this maneuver usually works on me. i did it again this morning on my right side, which stopped the slight spinning of the room, but as i was resting and recovering from the nausea, the room started to spin again whenever i looked downwards. it stopped when i focused my eyes straight. this was the first time i experienced this. so i tried the deep head hanging exercise and then the half somersault move about 15 mins later, but neither stopped the spin when i bent forward or looked downwards. i'm trying not to look down as i'm typing this and hoping it will go away soon. is this common as well for bppv? and is there another exercise i could do to alleviate those symptoms? thank you.
Does getting too much calcium from food or drinks cause this? Thanks. Also, I am 71 and have bone spurs on my knees and it is very painful to be on my hands and knees. Is there another way to do this maneuver?
Calcium levels may be a factor because low levels of vitamin D are linked to increased risk of BPPV and Vitamin D helps our body regulate calcium. I highly recommend a Vitamin D3/K2 combo for those that have BPPV. You can do the same maneuver sitting or standing. I don’t have a video available on UA-cam but I demonstrate it is my BPPV program: bppvcured.com
I have been experiencing the exact same vertigo symptoms June 15, 2023 and currently now. Just started doing these maneuvers today because i was having dizziness. My question: Do i do this maneuver ONLY when experiencing vertigo OR several times throughout the day to prevent future vertigo? Please respone 🙏anyone, if this has helped. I NEED THIS TO STOP!!! 🤢😭☠️
Usually you'll need to do it several times to get the vertigo episodes to stop. Once you stop having them you don't need to do the maneuver anymore unless they come back at some point.
The pressure from flying won’t cause problems. The main thing to watch out for is tilting your head back especially while in a reclined position. This can trigger a BPPV attack.
Yes, you should be fine to fly! Do the half somersault maneuver to help get rid of your BPPV then be careful about your head position! Best of luck to you!
The only channel and exercise that has gotten rid of my vertigo. Thank you, Dr. AJ! Much appreciated. 🙂
You’re welcome, so glad it helped! That’s why I make videos and it’s awesome to hear your success story, thanks for sharing 😀
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Carol Foster as well since it's her maneuver and it seems to be the only thing that works for most people because others they want you flat on your back on a pillow and that's why you have
How many days did it take?? Thankyou! 😀
@@lonecaspersen8866 Did the maneuver twice in 1 day. Every day that went by, the vertigo progressively got better. There will be residual dizziness a few days following, but it subsides. Now, I have no vertigo whatsoever.
There needs to be a public awareness campaign about this very scary condition/experience. I was pushed by medical professionals to go to the emergency room and have a barrage of tests (concern about a possible stroke even though I had no other symptoms besides the dizziness and nausea). I found my own info online about BPPV - it took three days of performing the Epley Manuever without results. My extreme spinning and nausea occurred for hours after waking up. One try of the Half Somersault technique (with a bucket next to me in case) finally did the trick.
Yes! There are so many unnecessary ER visits due to BPPV. Ultimately it's better to be safe than sorry but a little information on this topic is really helpful to get people the right treatment more quickly. The Half Somersault Maneuver is amazing at helping this condition, so glad it was helpful for you!
Thank you so much for this video! I had the worst two days of my life with vertigo, nausea, throwing up, light sensitivity, and not being able to concentrate! My life literally went from being 100% athletic and fit to barely getting out of bed and not eating for two days. After I did this exercise, I noticed immediate relief! I am writing this just after performing this movement. I hope the vertigo is gone for good! Doctor, I'd shake your hand and give you a hug if I could!
I will consider my hand shaken and myself hugged. I’m so glad it helped you!
I was skeptical this would work, but with a few tries, man! You’ve saved my week! Thank you thank thank you
BPPV hit me a month ago when I rolled over one morning to get out of bed. How scary it was...I thought I was going to meet my maker as the whole world was spinning violently and I began throwing up from intense nausea. After a trip to the ER, bloodwork, EKG, and CAT scan to the head, the scary stuff was ruled out. I was diagnosed with BPPV, given drugs to ease the vertigo and nausea (which didn't help much), and scheduled to see a physical therapist the next day. By the time the next day came, the vertigo was gone. However, the physical therapist did show me how to perform the home Epley Maneuver. All was good. Fast forward to this past weekend. I rolled over in bed to get up and it hit me again. Try as I might, I could not get past the second step of the Epley Maneuver without intense vertigo, nausea, and vomiting. I started looking at youtube videos and discovered Dr. Foster's half-summersault maneuver. What a charm! I did not get the intense vertigo and nausea I did from the Epley Maneuver, and it worked. I had to do it 3 times (waiting 15 minutes between tries as recommended by Dr. Foster), but it did subside. This video is the real deal!
Omg, this was me the same thing happened to me and the Epley maneuver made it worst for me after I saw a therapist. It started to happen on both sides last night. I was lucky to get another appointment with a vestibular doctor who prescribed me steroids and is going to do a balance exam next week however he did tell me to try this exercise I'm going to try it now and see if it works with steroid I can't really feel the dizziness but it a tingle feeling so hopefully it works
Hello, when does the brain fog subside?
Thanks for posting your experience. It really helped.
Thank you very much for your post 🙏🏼❤
May I ask how Manu data you did it?? Thankyou 😉
I was reaching for my phone in bed trying to stop the alarm and the room started spinning. After that resting my head back in the pillow made my head feel like spinning. This exercise helped right away.
Glad it worked for you, thanks for sharing!
Same thing happened to me today. I am glad it’s Saturday and I don’t have to drop off my daughter to school
5 weeks of vertigo and dizziness, thought I was dying .. this worked … thank you so much…
I have been experiencing the same exact problem just recently. First vertigo attack June 19 and it had been ongoing up until today. Please, can you tell me if I should do this maneuver once a day when the vertigo starts OR several times a day to prevent future vertigo attacks. 🙏☠️ I NEED SOME RELIEF AND PEACE OF MIND!
Going through the same here, was hospitalized as well and now I’m home dealing with the pain, I hope this works cause I feel like I’m dying from the headaches and vision blur
@gerardolucatero8423 This just happened to me the last week of June 2023. It is horrible! Is it GERD/ACID REFLUX? WHAT CAUSED YOUR VERTIGO?
@@Mickey71773Mine is triggered by low barometric pressure (warm weather / storms / summer).
Thank you so much Doctor. Its of immense benefit to all those who suffer from vertigo. Thank you once again
Mostly when I was walking, I had a disturbing dizziness when I turned left and right. I was having trouble going to my work.
I did the exercise on the right and left sides. I can say that it cured 90%.
It's like I was born again. Thank you very much.
Glad it helped! Thanks for sharing!
In how many days u cure from vertigo
This is totally amazing. I’ve been down for almost 3 weeks trying everything even going to the emergency room. After doing it once I was finally able to eat a bowl of soup for the first time in two weeks. I’m gonna continue to do it until I get complete relief but the second time I did it on the right side my ear popped, which really gave me a lot of relief. Thank you for this video.
I've been SO sick for the last 3 weeks! Taking nausea medication every 4 hours. I finally went to the ER last week and after all kinds of tests they said it's Vertigo. I had started taking Ambien for the first time just a few days before the nausea started and I thought it was a reaction to that. I had Vertigo several years ago but had forgotten about it and thought it was a result of the new medication. I found your video last night and decided to try it (2 other methods, including Epley, didn't work). I tried this method and for the first time in weeks I don't have nausea and haven't taken any medication in 8 hours. I still feel a little disoriented but I think that will go away in a couple of days. I had to do the maneuver 4 different times because I couldn't tell which ear was affected. But, it works! THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH!! I wish you much success in the future. God bless you!
I’m so glad you got some relief, it’s really a great maneuver to help vertigo. Thanks for sharing your story!
Thank you. I was so scared it happend to me today when i got up from bed tought i was gonna die. Start watching your video after asking God for forgiveness know its 90% gone i feel happy again. God bless you
I have vertigo since i was 17 years old, i took many medicines,and vertigo year with year it was worst and worst. Now i am 40 years old and last 2 year i found this channel and i tried this exercise and i shocked! I never take medicines again!Everytime i feel it come vertigo i do it and bye bye vertigo! I write all this for people who think that comments is not true!!! I was think the same before 😂
Thank you Doctor! Love from Greece
Thanks so much for sharing! I'm really glad it helped you!
Are you serious? Im having this issue since yesterday most probably due to right ear i have no words how bad the feeling is😢
So thankfull you’ve shared this solution. It has worked for me multiple times, instantly. Much appreciated 🙏
Glad to hear it worked! It’s such a great resource!
hello doctor, I was diagnosed 5 months ago with BPPV, I was in treatment for these months, with the Epley maneuver it went away for a while but the dizziness returned and I fell into depression. Find your video and with these exercises add them to my vestibular physiotherapy and wow, they have worked much better. Thank you very much!!
I think the half somersault does way better than the Epley. So glad it helped!
How are you feeling now?
How are u now, I also have the same problem, plz reply
The exercises helped a little but my dizziness has not been resolved. I am trying a procedure called magnetic stimulation that they tell me can help with this type of disorder and I hope so.
@@Freddypt100 okay freddy, I am also suffering from bppv, I have been doing eplay since 3 months 2 times a day, but dizziness persists, feels like I m travelling in a train all the tym. Thanks for reply
Many thanks for the video. Completely normal right next day after the excercise. God bless you Doctor.
Hooray!
Hi I I've been suffering with vertigo for 11 days it has proper knocked me off my feet and been almost bed bound,I did this manover yesterday about 3 times and I've woke up this morning feeling so much better thank you so much.
Did it ever come back
@@ErickGarcia-cj2ufyeah…. 2 years later
I've had bouts of BPPV for several years now. I've always done the Epley manoeuvre to get rid of it with a fair amount of success. This manoeuvre is easier actually. I had to do it this morning and after feeling utterly dire beforehand and while carrying it out, I feel better now than I have for days. It's weird because here in Italy they seem largely unaware of BPPV, putting absolutely every case of vertigo down to "Cervicale" (due to neck tension - their go-to for nearly everything), something I'd never even even heard of prior to living here, and "labyrinthitis". I mentioned BPPV to my doctor once and I had the feeling he had no idea what I was talking about, which is a bit worrying!! Thanks for this easy solution!
Thanks for sharing your experience, so glad it helped! BPPV is so common I'm surprised it's not more well known in the medical community there in Italy.
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When Nothing helps, this will definitely help.
Thank you much
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I was diagnosed with BPPV several years ago. It was very bad, causing me to vomit just sitting still once. My doctor recommended this therapy and the original website with its video. It worked the very first time I used it! My grown daughter had the same problem and the same results from this therapy. It’s a miracle! Very very effective. Thanks for posting this great video illustrating it.
Thanks for sharing your results! Glad it was able to help you and your daughter!
How many time do you had to do the exercise , I have it an it really bad
@@mahindersingh7890 Honestly, not many. For both my daughter and I, it worked the first time. You can feel the crystals moving back into place if you do it correctly. Watch and mimic the video. You may have to follow up for a bit, but if you truly have BPPV, this procedure works!
@@mahindersingh7890 did you do this exercise any change?
@@maurinecromwell1541 I heard if you do it wrong it can make things worse
Carol Foster, MD of the University of Colorado created the Half Somersault Maneuver. It works!
Yes and thank goodness she did! It’s helped millions of people!
Thanks Dr for sharing this information ❤ may God bless you all 😊
Thank you and God bless you too!
When I began to get out of bed yesterday morning, my whole room started spinning around like crazy. It was startling to say the least! As I went through my day, I was very uneasy and anxious as to what this might be, as certain movements continued to trigger the spinning sensation, although not quite as severely as the morning episode. I found this video last night and did the protocol twice. I went to bed, and with double pillows went to sleep cautiously on my right side. During the night I rolled over onto the other side, and suddenly felt as though I were in a capsizing ship as my bed upended itself as if it were going to dump me on the floor. I came fully awake and sat up, shaking, as the sensations receded. After a time I went back to sleep on the right side again and slept through the rest of the night. When I carefully got out of bed this morning, I discovered the problem had resolved! During my morning appointments, I felt a little bit of dizziness around the edges of my awareness; but by late afternoon, that too had resolved. I hope never to have a recurrence of this frightening problem, but if I do, I know now how to correct it! Thank you so very much for posting this!
THANK YOU DOCTOR, IT IS SUPER EASY TO DO COMPARING THE OTHER METHOD !!
SO much better right? I’m glad it was helpful!
Thank you !!!!!!. I took a prescribed medicine for vertigo for ten days, but it came back one day after I stopped it (as prescribed). I decided to try the somersault maneuver and it worked. Thanks again
That's awesome, thanks for sharing! So glad it helped!
Amazing 😊😊😊thank u, 20 minutes ago I was so dizzy, now it is better
Hooray!
So grateful for this video. Thankyou.
You’re welcome!
You say to "turn your head to the side that the affected ear is on" (2:40), but how does someone know which side is causing vertigo if there isn't pain in either ear?
I was scared to try this exercise as I knew it would cause extreme dizziness.
I could only at first do the first step. I had to try very slowly the 2nd position as I was extremely dizzy. It took several tries to do the complete exercise. But it work!
I do feel lightheadedness and have headaches. But is mild. I’m very happy.
I self diagnose myself with bppv.
Thank you so much for this video.
Thanks for sharing your experience! So glad it helped!
How to know which side is the effected side? Thank you very much!
I have de same question!
This Doctor is fabulous and showed me how to correct my Vertigo several months ago. I recently was having a pulsing sound in my ears and I thought it was Tinnitus but when I was bending over with my straight legs apart (like a giraffe) picking weeds it corrected the crystals and no more whooshing in my ears!! Yeah! Janet. 2/13/23.
Thanks Janet! So glad the vertigo and pulsing sounds are gone!
Dr. AJ I like your cure. One does not have to turn-over and require help of another person (better for older people). My problem is you did not include how to determine which ear was the affected ear.
This Doctor has a video to help determine which ear is causing the issue. Check it out.
I did this exercise about three times. The next day I was much better.
🙌 Glad it helped!
Did it ever come back?
No.
Thank you it worked out great for me!!!
Hooray!
I've recently been diagnosed with BPPV, we're assuming due to an infection I had right before it started but it probably doesn't help I've had about 3 concussions in my past! I was starting to improve and then someone set off our building alarm while I was standing next to the siren and now I can barely move without everything spinning. I'm so pleased to have found this video and can't wait to see if the exercises help. Thank you for making such a clear, easy to follow guide!
You're welcome, hope you get relief!
So, has it helped? Update please👍
I thought I was stuck with this, so glad to know I don’t need surgery’s
Definitely nice to avoid surgery when possible!
I cannot kneel sitting on my heels like you are doing, so I stay up while on my knees. This still seems to work. I have to do this multiple times, but it gets easier each time. It does hurt my neck though.
Thank you for the video. Is it common for the vertigo symptoms to come back and I need to do this maneuver every two months or so?
You're welcome! In some cases, yes it can come back. For some people the crystals dissolve and don't cause more problems. For others they remain and can eventually re-enter the inner ear canals and cause vertigo again. Vitamin D3 supplements can help reduce recurrence. I recommend a type with K2 in it as well. I also have a comprehensive vertigo protocol that goes into way more depth which you can find here: bppvcured.com
Hope this helps!
Thnk u Doc, I justed dd e exercise feeling better
Awesome! Glad it helped!
La terapia se ve muy bien, y hay puros comentarios positivos, ojalá pueda poner subtítulos en español se lo agradecería con el corazón.
Le mando muchas bendiciones 🙏 Jesucristo lo cuide siempre.
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@@sabriye73Please. Read the Bible before you make such claims.
I pray that the Lord Yeshua will open your heart and mind.
Love this thank you doc. ❤
thanks so much. super helpful content.
You’re welcome 😊
Thank you 🙏
You’re welcome, thanks for watching!
Is this a safe maneuver to do while pregnant?
Had vertigo since 2013/2014. Ever since when ever my vertigo come. I always used this menuever. But im not using with looking at my elbow. Usually i look towards my shoulder and it works best.
Nice! A little extra head rotation, thanks for sharing!
@@StronglifePhysiotherapy Thanks and thanks to u too. U are my saver
Great job. Great result. Btw great physique. Thanks Doctor
Thank you it is helpfull 🎉
You're welcome 😊
Thank you so much!
You're welcome!
Thank you!
You’re welcome!
Hello. i can try this maneuver while practicing brandt daroff. exercises?
Does it help the stone in the ear to fall in the right place again ??? Thankyou
Great question, yes it does!
I'm going to try this. I'll post if it worked for me.
Hope it works for you!
Hello doctor, is this manoeuvre good for all types of bppv ?
This is for posterior canal BPPV, which is by far the most common type. Different maneuvers are required for different canals.
I have had dizziness, unbalance & blurry vision as well as headaches for about 8 months now & it has been the worst, these past months have been so depressing. I have got test done & everything seems good mri scans, blood work etc. I recently started going to physical therapy for vertigo & the first day they did the hallpike maneuver & the next day I felt about 80-90% better & later that day I was driving & I felt it all come back 😭 some days I’ll be good & the next day it can all come & go throughout the day I was diagnosed with bppv in Mexico but I’m still wondering if it is still bppv or something else please help !
Could you please update me, has this gotten better for you? I’ve never had this before and my symptoms are the same as your and they started in Jan of this yr, after I had Covid-19, and so it’s been 9 months of these symptoms. Is there anything that helps you?
@@marianev559 I’m also worried😢it’s so bad
I was involved in a car accident which i ended up with a fractured neck,laceration on my head and few bumps on my head. Now Im experiencing really bad dizziness when I bend forward to pick something up or when I lay on my side. I can’t perform these exercises because of my fractured neck and I’m wearing a neck brace.
I hope I don’t have to live with this vertigo for the rest of my life since I’m still in my late 20s
I wonder how many times I shall do it - I have done the exercises 6 times in 2 days, with both ears. It’s like I have plug in both ears, but the left sounds like a stormy weather 😠😛 Thankyou!
I hope you get relief!
Thankyou so much!! I have had a good night’ sleep for the first time in 14 days!!😀 But when I woke op, there is a lot of noice in them!! What does that mean? That it is not over??? Thankyou Thankyou!!! 🙋♀️🥰
Hi there, my mum has lower back problems, she's 78. Any advise on different positions for her... Thank you
I have to give this a try. Does it worked for Menieres disease/vertigo?
Unfortunately it doesn’t work for Ménière’s, just BPPV
@Stronglife Physiotherapy thanks for the response. I wish there is one for it that can help.😑
Hi Doctor, thank you for the video, very helpful. Is it possible to activate subtitles in Spanish? My mom suffers from vertigo but, she only speaks Spanish. It would be a huge help and benefit to Spanish speakers if you would enable subtitles in Spanish.
Thank you so much!
Me watching this after spending alot of money in clinics..this is my story i waked up in the morning feeling dizzy and it started December 5th December 2024 till now 2nd jan 2025 so i went to clinics here in Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 i did a test called cbc and the results came out all negative..i went to another hospital may be i thought i have sugar they did taste on me they also came out negative ..so today in the evening i was like me check on UA-cam such that I find cure for vertigo..but as i speak now after following this exercise right now am feeling well.
So glad it helped! Thanks for sharing your experience. You might have to do it a few more times, but it works really well.
How do you know which sides its coming from..
hey doctor before i start doing this, please tell me which side should i sleep on after this doing this maneuver? thanx.
Best to sleep on your back (if possible) with your head elevated on two pillows. Sleeping this way for a week or so will decrease the chances of it coming back. Best of luck to you!
Can these exercise use for meniers disease?
Unfortunately this won't work for meniers disease. Here is a link to a vitamin protocol that many have had success with: ua-cam.com/video/XMVCP6q2W_A/v-deo.html
hello, Dr. AJ! I got diagnosed with BPPV late last year and had another attack just this week. As I searched for some exercise, I came across your video, which is where I found out about this new maneuver (previously I only knew about the Epley maneuver). You mentioned in your video to "treat" a specific ear, but when I tried this out, I don't really feel the spinning sensation on either sides of my body/ear, but only felt it when I tilt my head back (center). I tried doing this maneuver one time for my left ear and assessed myself right after, as what you did in the video. I didn't feel the spinning when I tilted my head on either side, but rather felt it in between, i.e. as my head moved along the center/front. In this case, is it better to just do this maneuver for both ears? Or, would this be a different case altogether?
I did feel some relief after the first try, compared to doing the Epley maneuver earlier. So your video has been of great help!!
about a month ago the first episode of bvvp: I couldn't move my head for 3 days. I did the epley maneuver 2 times. the first time it was traumatic, almost a panic attack, but after that I felt better. I did the epley again and in the last step I had a lot of dizziness (more than in all the other 3 steps) now after 2 weeks I have learned to get in and out of bed very slowly so as not to have dizziness. Do I expect it to improve over time or is it time to perform this maneuver?
If you still have dizziness you may still have some free floating crystals. Doing this maneuver should help clear the rest of them out. Sometimes you have to do the maneuver several times to get full relief.
Thank you.
I have Meniere syndrome for 12 years and its cronic. It helps a little
Day 9 of COVID Was in the hospital yesterday and today I tested negative for for but they told me to do the Epley maneuver and it didn’t work it made everything worse literally just want this nightmare to be over
Sorry to hear! This maneuver tends to work better than the Epley. I hope it works for you so you can get relief!
I sure hope you tried this listening to them about the Epley movement and you realize when you're laying on your back your dizzy so that makes no sense they want you to tilt your head over a pillow thank goodness this actually helps it might take a while I hope you're feeling better
i am from Ethiopia and i don't have credit card how can i get your online exercises.
Hey Doc can i take dimenhydramine fot vertigo & also with this exercise??
It wouldn’t cause a problem with this exercise but I can’t make medication recommendations here. I hope you get relief!
Hey dock
I tried it once didn’t seem really to do something
I have dizziness and the feeling like everything is tilted
Do you have any other recommendations?
I went for my daily run last year and as soon as I stopped I felt this super intense dizziness. Fast forward a year and after 4 blood tests, an MRI on my brain, 2 ECGs a heart scan and a 7 day heart monitor with norhing found. I finally know whats causing it. The diziness after a run can last for hours. Is it safe to run then carry out this manoeuvre after? I really want to start running again but Im not sure and anxious about it. Thank you
can tinnitus accopnay this type of attack?
Good question, BPPV attacks usually don’t cause new tinnitus symptoms but that’s not to say it’s impossible. If the type of vertigo attack you are having matches the symptoms of BPPV it’s worth giving the half somersault maneuver a try.
Also this exercise is effective and helped reduce the vertigo a lot, how long can it take for recovery, If spinning is still present? Is that normal or could it be another vertigo, if vestibular migraine what’s the difference?
Once you get all the crystals repositioned you shouldn't have any more spinning. It could be that you got most the crystals out, but there are some remaining still causing spinning. BPPV attacks are only triggered by head movements. Vestibular migraine has different triggers like certain foods, screens or other causes and isn't related as much to head movements. Hope that helps! We also have a program that takes you through the whole process at bppvcured.com
Thanks for your response, it does make sense. I feel after the exercises each day it has gotten better and helped the vertigo like symptoms not as intense.
But it’s like my brain is still caught in the trip of motion, some faint wobble sense motion still in the brain still. Is it possible
Could it take time for the brain to settle after a chronic episode of vm or bbbp?
And during this phase, should I keep doing the exercises? As it almost feels it’s nearly going!
( been suffering for a while now 5-6months at least, & first time ever in this horrible situation)
Also I had been proscribed Propranolol 10mg, should I take it to help that bit more, not sure If you no much about it I just hate medication and try to avoid.
The medication is meant to help with vestibular migraine symptoms and anxiety as well?
Many thanks !
What do i do with constant dizziness
I have my vertigo 8 months now and I’m so sick of felling dizzy all the time😢 it affects my self for doing my work or going out with my friends and driving😢
How are you doing now?
Did this maneuver yesterday, feeling lot better. Should I continue doing this for prevention of further episodes ?
Hi doctor are you better now? I’m having the same issue since yesterday everything feels weird😢
@@Liu-e2q I am fine by God’s grace. I discussed with my ENT surgeon and stopped doing any exercises after 3 days.
@@Liu-e2qHow are you now
Hey doctor aj I was dizzy for like two weeks on and I was prescribed promethazine and Valium the dizziness stopped but i still feel a little off
How many times a day should I perform this maneuver to see results? Is the treatment permanent or is BPPV never completely healed? If it is not healed completely, how many times, let's say a week, should I perform the maneuver to keep the crystals in the inner ear under control? Thanks.
3-5 times a day works for most but you shouldn’t have to keep doing it for very long. It repositions the crystals to a place where they don’t cause a problem and likely will dissolve eventually. More crystals can become loose in the future and cause problems and if you’re not careful once they are repositioned they can migrate back out and cause problems again but for the most part you should be good to go for quite a while.
Would it help to take dramamine before I do this? I have had vertigo for many years. It comes and goes away but usually I have to have the Epely maneuver done which makes me throw up. I am going to try this later today but it is so hard to let myself get dizzy on purpose.
Dramamine may be helpful! Hope you have a better experience with the half somersault maneuver, I like it better than the Epley maneuver for BPPV. Best of luck luck to you, would love to hear how it goes!
@@StronglifePhysiotherapy I actually tried it last night without the dramamine and I felt a little dizzy but nothing like I did with the Epley. I was also able to turn onto my right side in bed and felt slight dizziness when I first turned over but I was able to stay there and sleep. So much better! I will do it again tonight and hope it fully gets resolved. Thanks for the advice! If this works for a few months I will be very happy.
Would this work for mdds?
Doing the maneuver, I only get vertigo when raising my head to horizontal. Do I repeat the maneuver until there is no vertigo at all in any of the steps?
Yes, you would repeat the entire maneuver even if you only feel the vertigo on a portion of it. It takes most people several attempts.
STRONGLIFE PHSYOTHERAPY. THANKS A LOT THIS EXERCIZE HELP MY TO MUCH NOT MORE VERTIGOS. ONLY A DID 2 TIMES GOD BLESS YOU. DR.!!!!
You’re welcome! So glad you got relief!
what works best epely or somersault?
Definitely half Somersault, give it a try!
Epley maneuver works better because you are on a bed or PT table and if you have it in both ears
Epley Maneuver is great and works for many. My experience is the half somersault maneuver often is successful when Epley is not. Many people find it easier to perform as well. But no need to change something if it’s working for you.
Dear Dr. AJ,
I had suffered from BPPV and canal paresis since I was only 4. My neurologist prescribed betahistin, it didn't seem to help that much, and the illness tortured me to the age of 18 or so. Since then, I had very little symptoms, but about 10 days ago, all of a sudden a continuous dizziness started that is only gone when I lay down. Today, it became so severe (despite of the fact I took betahistin again and started doing vestibular exercises) that I could hardly leave my chair at work. Last week I contacted an otorhinolaryngologist, but I only have appointments for MRI and otoneurologic examinations for next week. I'm really seeking for answers what can cause such an uncomfortable and prolonged illness, since such a young age. I watched this video, did the exercises 3 times and they seem to help a bit. I still feel very dizzy while walking, but at least the worst of my vertigo is over. Thank you.
I also wanna try this but I’m so scared of spinning and everything. The feeling is so bad 😢 yesterday for the first time i experienced this
Can you do these leaning on the bed; if you have osteoarthritis in both knees?
Yes, there are sitting and standing versions of this maneuver! I don't have videos of them on UA-cam but I include them in my BPPV Vertigo protocol which can be found here: bppvcured.com
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How many times do I need to do these exercises ? I have vertigo an it’s pretty bad .
Is vertigo exercises continuous forever ?
this maneuver usually works on me. i did it again this morning on my right side, which stopped the slight spinning of the room, but as i was resting and recovering from the nausea, the room started to spin again whenever i looked downwards. it stopped when i focused my eyes straight. this was the first time i experienced this. so i tried the deep head hanging exercise and then the half somersault move about 15 mins later, but neither stopped the spin when i bent forward or looked downwards. i'm trying not to look down as i'm typing this and hoping it will go away soon. is this common as well for bppv? and is there another exercise i could do to alleviate those symptoms? thank you.
Hey helloo same happened with me after first attemt its gone then after a day its start when i look down r u ok now ? If yes what u do after that?
Way better 😮
Kind of amazing right?
Does getting too much calcium from food or drinks cause this? Thanks. Also, I am 71 and have bone spurs on my knees and it is very painful to be on my hands and knees. Is there another way to do this maneuver?
Calcium levels may be a factor because low levels of vitamin D are linked to increased risk of BPPV and Vitamin D helps our body regulate calcium. I highly recommend a Vitamin D3/K2 combo for those that have BPPV. You can do the same maneuver sitting or standing. I don’t have a video available on UA-cam but I demonstrate it is my BPPV program: bppvcured.com
I have been experiencing the exact same vertigo symptoms June 15, 2023 and currently now. Just started doing these maneuvers today because i was having dizziness. My question: Do i do this maneuver ONLY when experiencing vertigo OR several times throughout the day to prevent future vertigo? Please respone 🙏anyone, if this has helped. I NEED THIS TO STOP!!! 🤢😭☠️
Usually you'll need to do it several times to get the vertigo episodes to stop. Once you stop having them you don't need to do the maneuver anymore unless they come back at some point.
@@StronglifePhysiotherapy Thank you so so much!
I can’t tell which side is the most affected, is there a way to figure it out or just do both?
I would do both sides first. The side that u feel dizzy the most is the affected side
Hi, Is flying with this BPPV dangerous or can able to fly? Does the pressure fluctuation will increase the dizziness while fly?
The pressure from flying won’t cause problems. The main thing to watch out for is tilting your head back especially while in a reclined position. This can trigger a BPPV attack.
@@StronglifePhysiotherapy Thank you DR for your kind reply. Since this will not cause any effects, recommended to fly?
Yes, you should be fine to fly! Do the half somersault maneuver to help get rid of your BPPV then be careful about your head position! Best of luck to you!
Do we do both sides?
You can, but if possible you’ll want to determine which side has the problem
I gotta try this, I'm affected on both sides 😢
Hope it helps!
How many times do you have to do it? I've done it four times, and it's not working for me. 😭😭😭😭
Maybe try the Epley maneuver, there is a modified version of that you can try also.
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