Some Causes of BPPV?
- Often, there's no known cause for BPPV. This is called idiopathic BPPV.
- Known causes of BPPV are often associated with a minor to severe blow to your head.
- Less common causes of BPPV include disorders that damage your inner ear or, rarely, damage that occurs during ear surgery or long periods positioned on your back, such as in a dentist chair.
- BPPV also has been associated with migraines.
What is Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo?
BPPV is usually caused by a change in head position.
Within the ear there are numerous complex structures which monitor your head's movements and your head's position relative to gravity. Some of these structures contain crystals.
Sometimes, these crystals can become dislodged, and move into one of the 3 semi-circular canals within the ear— especially while you're lying down. This causes increased sensitivity to any head position changes, which can then lead to you feeling dizzy.
Signs and Symptoms of BPPV
- Dizziness
- A sense that you or your surroundings are spinning or moving (vertigo)
- A loss of balance or unsteadiness
- Abnormal eye movements
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Recurring Episodes (ranging from minutes to hours)
How We Can Help
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is one of the most common causes of vertigo — the sudden sensation that you're spinning or that the inside of your head is spinning.
BPPV causes brief episodes of mild to intense dizziness.
Dr Chris Ross (DC) has been trained to perform the Epley Manoeuvre which is the Gold Standard treatment technique for this type of Vertigo. He will thoroughly assess you prior to performing the treatment to establish the likely cause(s) behind your episodes.
Although BPPV can be bothersome, it's rarely serious except when it increases the chance of falls. You can receive effective treatment for BPPV at Chris Ross Chiropractic.