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This procedure can be used by GP’s, consultants, plus some chiropractors and other healthcare professionals. The Epley Manoeuvre is used to correct only BPPV and can be extremely effective.

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This will include checking your blood pressure, associated neurological and orthopaedic tests, and a full chiropractic assessment to ensure it is safe and appropriate for you to receive treatment. There are many possible causes of dizziness and vertigo, and as such the chiropractor will not perform the Epley Manoeuvre without an initial full consultation. In some cases, just one more session a week after the first will be enough.

In 80% of BPPV cases, one Epley Manoeuvre is sufficient to significantly reduce or stop symptoms.

You will not need to get undressed, but you will need to be able to lay down (with help) so do wear something loose and comfortable.

Fee for this is £42 (all major payment cards accepted)

Please also arrange for someone else to drive (or walk) you home – even if you have been able to drive yourself in.When booking an appointment for the Epley Manoeuvre, please be sure to tell the receptionist that this is what you wish to book, so that we can have everything in place rady for you.If you have any of these additional symptoms, tell your doctor immediately. It will NOT affect your hearing or produce fainting, headache or neurological symptoms such as numbness, “pins and needles,” trouble speaking or trouble coordinating your movements. It is important to know that BPPV will NOT give you constant dizziness that is unaffected by movement or a change in position. This type of vertigo typically lasts from a few seconds to no more than a minute Vertigo – feels like you (or everything around you) is spinning – enough to affect your balance.Positional – it is triggered when the head is moved in a certain direction, often quickly.Paroxysmal- it comes in sudden, brief spells.Benign- means it is not life threatening, although the symptoms can feel extremely unpleasant.Some younger people can develop BPPV following an injury to the ear, or following a previous infection of the inner ear. It can occur in people of all ages but is more common over the age of 40. The Epley Manoeuvre is used to treat a certain cause of vertigo called BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo)īPPV is a mechanical problem of the inner ear.