If you’ve ever experienced sudden spinning when rolling in bed, looking up, or bending forward, you may have BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo).

And if you’ve searched online for answers, you’ve probably seen videos showing the Epley maneuver.

Here’s the problem:

Many people try to treat BPPV without testing first.

That’s the single biggest mistake we see at Gordon Physical Therapy in Spokane Valley.

Let’s talk about why that matters — and what to do instead.

If you’ve had BPPV before, you’ll want to do everything you can to keep it from coming back!

BPPV, also known as Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, occurs when little crystals called “otoconia” float into the inner ear canals from an adjacent inner ear organ.

The result can be very uncomfortable and sudden vertigo.

For some people, effectively treating the BPPV once with the Epley Maneuver and/or the Gufoni Maneuver will be enough to keep the vertigo from coming back.

But for others, the vertigo can recur, sometimes frequently. Learn how to reduce your chances of it coming back in this post, which includes a video.

If you’ve ever rolled over in bed and suddenly felt like the room was spinning, you’re not alone. One of the most common causes of vertigo is Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)—a condition that can feel alarming but is often very treatable with the right care.

In this guide from Gordon Physical Therapy in Spokane Valley, WA, we’ll help you understand how to tell whether your dizziness may be caused by BPPV, what makes it different from other types of vertigo, and how vestibular therapy and physical therapy can help you recover.