Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Epley Maneuver

I'm really dizzy and am going to try this Epley Maneuver.  I hope it helps.  If you're dizzy all them time, it wouldn't hurt to try it.

 Follow these steps if the problem is with your right ear:

Start by sitting on a bed.

Turn your head 45 degrees to the right.

Quickly lie back, keeping your head turned. Your shoulders should now be on the pillow, and your head should be reclined. Wait 30 seconds.

Turn your head 90 degrees to the left, without raising it. Your head will now be looking 45 degrees to the left. Wait another 30 seconds.

Turn your head and body another 90 degrees to the left, into the bed. Wait another 30 seconds.

Sit up on the left side.

Follow these steps if the problem is with your left ear:


Start by sitting on a bed.

Turn your head 45 degrees to the left.

Quickly lie back, keeping your head turned. Your shoulders should now be on the pillow, and your head should be reclined. Wait 30 seconds.

Turn your head 90 degrees to the right, without raising it. Your head will now be looking 45 degrees to the right. Wait another 30 seconds.

Turn your head and body another 90 degrees to the right, into the bed. Wait another 30 seconds.

Sit up on the right side.

What happens after the home Epley maneuver?

Most people say their symptoms go away right after they do the maneuver. In some cases, it may take a few times for the procedure to work. Some people may have mild symptoms for a couple of weeks. Once your symptoms go away, there is no need to keep doing the maneuver.

1 comment:

Donna. W said...

My daughter's doctor showed her how to use that method.