Vertigo – or benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), the most common type – causes patients to feel dizziness and can sometimes lead to injury due to falls, but can be treated with techniques known as epley maneuver, semont maneuver, and foster maneuver.
In vertigo, small crystals of calcium become loose in the inner ear, which is part of your balance system. People over the age of 60 are at the highest risk for vertigo.
You should always see your doctor for vertigo treatment. They can even show you how to complete some of these maneuvers in order to help you obtain relief. Let’s take a look at these common techniques to improve vertigo-induced dizziness….