The Rare Type of Vertigo That Epley Maneuver Can't Fix

Horizontal canal BPPV is a less common form of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo that can cause intense spinning sensations, severe nausea, and dizziness triggered by side-to-side head movements. Unlike posterior canal BPPV, horizontal canal BPPV often does not respond to the Epley maneuver because a different balance canal is involved. Identifying the correct canal is an important step in selecting the most appropriate treatment approach for vertigo. This information may apply to people who experience vertigo when rolling over in bed, turning their head while lying down, or moving from side to side. Many people assume all BPPV feels the same, but horizontal canal BPPV can produce symptoms that feel much more violent than typical descriptions of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. This often leads to confusion when standard vertigo exercises or an Epley maneuver for vertigo at home do not provide relief. After watching this video, go watch this video next to see the treatment maneuvers for Horizontal Canal Vertigo: BPPV Got Worse After Epley? You're Doing The Wrong Maneuver! BPPV Got Worse After Epley? You're Doing T... Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo occurs when tiny calcium crystals move into one of the inner ear balance canals. In horizontal canal BPPV, the crystals enter the horizontal canal, causing abnormal signals to be sent to the brain during certain head movements. This can create intense vertigo symptoms, dizziness, and nausea that are often triggered by rolling over in bed or turning the head from side to side. Because most BPPV treatment information focuses on the posterior canal, many people try the Epley maneuver before determining which canal is actually involved. This video explains how healthcare professionals use the Supine Roll Test to screen for horizontal canal BPPV, evaluate nystagmus patterns, identify the affected ear, and better understand why some cases of vertigo may not improve with standard posterior canal treatment approaches. In this video, you will learn: How horizontal canal BPPV differs from posterior canal BPPV and why the symptoms can feel more intense. How the Supine Roll Test is used to screen for horizontal canal involvement and assess eye movement patterns. Why the Epley maneuver may not work for every case of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. Dr. Matthew Posa, Upper Cervical Chiropractor and Neurostructural Chiropractor, Milton, Ontario Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:58 Vertigo That Is Different Than Typical BPPV 5:04 What Horizontal Canal BPPV Actually Is 7:20 Why The Epley Maneuver May Not Be The Answer 9:03 How Professionals Screen For Horizontal Canal BPPV 14:14 Outro Live near Milton Ontario? Want Help? Book your New Patient Consultation and Exam Here: https://thehealthyfamily.ca/welcome Dr. Matthew Posa, MChiro., D.C. The Healthy Family Chiropractic Milton, ON L9T 0J4 Tel: 905.864.1516 Web: https://thehealthyfamily.ca/welcome www.thehealthyfamily.ca Facebook: Facebook: TheHealthyFamily Instagram: Instagram: healthyfamilymilton Please subscribe to our channel here: @drmatthewposadc AS ALWAYS, PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR PRIMARY HEALTH CARE PROVIDER TO DETERMINE IF THE CONTENTS OF THIS VIDEO ARE APPROPRIATE FOR YOU SPECIFICALLY. Some or all of these stretches/exercises/movements may be contraindicated if you have certain underlying spinal conditions such as spinal degeneration, spinal stenosis, disc bulge/herniation, instabilities, and other undiagnosed spinal problems. Any questions about the content or whether it is appropriate for you? Please leave them in the comments section below. ** Channel Disclaimer ** The information provided is strictly for educational/information purposes ONLY. The information provided on this channel, all videos, and all comments and replies to comments/questions is intended for information purposes only and does not constitute medical, chiropractic, health or other advice of any kind or nature. No professional relationship exists or existed by viewing / interacting with the content on this channel. The viewer or recipient of information on this channel / videos / replies to comments should consult a physician and / or their primary health care provider in matters relating to their health. This channel / videos / replies to comments does not contain all information available regarding the subjects addressed in this channel / videos / replies to comments and it may be outdated. This channel / videos / replies to comments has not been created to be specific to any individual’s needs. The creator/owner of this channel has no liability or responsibility whatsoever to any person or entity regarding any matter related to this channel / videos / replies to comments and / or its contents.