I see people using the Epley Maneuver wrong all the time—and it drives me up the wall. We clearly need to talk about this.
A lot of people are trying to treat their positional vertigo from vestibular migraine—or any dizziness—at home with the Epley Maneuver because that’s what the internet says to do. But let me tell you—it is not the thing to do.
Even though the Epley Maneuver feels like magic, it’s physics and gravity—and there are times you do and don’t want to use it.
Tune in to discover differences between BPPV and vestibular migraine, the one time the Epley Maneuver should be used with BPPV, and mistakes made with the Epley Maneuver.
In this episode, we’ll dig into:
What BPPV stands for
How BPPV and vestibular migraine are similar
What the Epley Maneuver is
When to use the Epley Maneuver
How the Epley Maneuver should be done
If it’s worth it to do the Epley Maneuver at home
The one type of dizziness the Epley Maneuver can treat
Mistakes people make with the Epley Maneuver
What to do to prevent BPPV
If you do have the one type of BPPV this maneuver works on and you do the correct Epley Maneuver treatment for the correct side, it should be 80-90% successful. It should not take months for you to feel better—if you have the right diagnosis and the correct treatment.
Press play to learn more about the Epley Maneuver, BPPV, and come ask me any lingering questions on Instagram!
Related Episodes:
VM vs BPPV Podcast Episode
What Is BPPV
Links/Resources Mentioned:
Vestibular Group Fit (code GROUNDED at checkout!)
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!)
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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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