Vertigo Treatment in Denver and Surrounding Areas

If you’ve ever felt like the room is spinning when you lie down, roll over, or tilt your head, there’s a good chance you may be experiencing Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). At Colorado Ear Care, we specialize in diagnosing and treating BPPV for patients in Lakewood and Louisville, CO.
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What Is BPPV?

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo is the most common form of vertigo. It occurs when changes in head position trigger brief, intense spells of dizziness or a spinning sensation. BPPV can affect both children and adults, but it’s especially common with age, impacting up to 50% of people by the age of 70.

Commonly Asked Questions About BPPV

BPPV symptoms come on suddenly and may last just seconds to a minute. You might feel as if the room is spinning, and the sensation may be accompanied by nausea or even a risk of falling. These episodes often happen when you:
  • Tilt your head up or down
  • Lie on your side
  • Roll over in bed
  • Look over your shoulder

Despite being brief, the disorientation from BPPV can significantly impact your safety and quality of life.

BPPV originates in the inner ear, which helps the body detect movement and maintain balance. Tiny calcium crystals,called otoconia, help your balance system detect gravity and motion. If these crystals become dislodged and move into the inner ear’s semicircular canals, they can trigger false signals that make you feel dizzy when your head moves.

Contributing factors include:

  • Low vitamin D levels
  • Side effects from medications
  • Inner ear infections
  • Head injuries
  • Aging, migraines, diabetes, or heart disease

The great news? BPPV is treatable, no surgery or medication needed.

At Colorado Ear Care, we offer Canalith Repositioning Maneuvers, a series of head and body movements that help move the dislodged crystals out of the sensitive parts of your inner ear. This treatment is:

  • Painless
  • Highly effective
  • Completed in just a few sessions (95% of patients improve in 3–4 visits)
In some cases, yes, especially if you have risk factors like vitamin D deficiency or chronic conditions such as migraines or diabetes. But the good news is that recurrence can be managed with follow-up care and additional treatments as needed. We recommend regular check-ins with your healthcare provider and monitoring your vitamin D levels. If symptoms return, our team in Lakewood or Louisville is here to help you get back on your feet.