Vertigo Treatment in Denver and Surrounding Areas
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
What does BPPV feel like?
- 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.
What causes BPPV?
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
Is there a non-invasive way to treat BPPV effectively?
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)