How to Stop Vertigo Fast: 5 Simple At-Home Techniques

How to Stop Vertigo Fast: 5 Simple At-Home Techniques You Can Try Today

Disclaimer: The information in this article is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

The world suddenly spinning around you is a deeply unsettling experience. When a vertigo attack strikes, your first thought is, "How do I make this stop, right now?" While it's essential to determine the underlying cause with a doctor, there are several effective at-home techniques that can provide immediate relief for certain types of vertigo, particularly BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo).

Here are 5 simple methods you can try at home to manage vertigo symptoms and regain your sense of balance.

1. The Epley Maneuver (For BPPV)

This is one of the most well-known treatments for BPPV, which is caused by tiny calcium crystals (canaliths) becoming dislodged in your inner ear. The Epley Maneuver uses gravity to guide these crystals back where they belong.

How to do it (for right ear vertigo):
  1. Sit on the edge of your bed and turn your head 45 degrees to the right.
  2. Quickly lie back, keeping your head turned. Your shoulders should be on a pillow, allowing your head to recline slightly. Hold for 30-60 seconds.
  3. Without raising your head, turn it 90 degrees to the left. You'll now be looking 45 degrees to the left. Hold for 30-60 seconds.
  4. Turn your body and head another 90 degrees to the left, onto your side. Hold for 30-60 seconds.
  5. Slowly sit up, but remain on the bed for a few minutes.

2. The Semont Maneuver

Another effective maneuver for BPPV, some people find this one easier to perform than the Epley.

How to do it (for left ear vertigo):
  1. Sit on the edge of your bed and turn your head 45 degrees to the right.
  2. Quickly lie down on your left side. Hold for 1 minute.
  3. In one swift movement, move to lie down on your right side without changing the direction of your head. You should now be looking down at the bed. Hold for 1 minute.
  4. Slowly sit up.

3. The Brandt-Daroff Exercise

This is a series of movements you can do at home that can help your brain adapt to the confusing signals from your inner ear.

How to do it:
  1. Start in an upright, seated position.
  2. Lie down on one side with your nose pointed up at a 45-degree angle.
  3. Stay in this position for about 30 seconds (or until the vertigo subsides), then sit back up.
  4. Repeat on the other side.
  5. It's often recommended to do this in sets of 5 repetitions, 2-3 times per day.

4. Focus on a Fixed Point

When the spinning starts, it's a natural instinct to close your eyes. However, this can sometimes make it worse by removing your brain's only stable point of reference. Instead, try to find a stationary object in the room (a light switch, a picture frame) and focus your gaze on it. This can help your brain override the dizzying signals from your inner ear.

5. Grounding and Deep Breathing

Anxiety often accompanies vertigo, and that anxiety can heighten the physical symptoms. Practicing grounding can help.

  • Sit or lie down safely.
  • Take slow, deep breaths: inhale for four counts, hold for four, and exhale for six.
  • Focus on the physical sensation of your body – your feet on the floor, your back against the chair. This helps bring your awareness back to your body and out of the spinning sensation.

While these maneuvers are powerful for resetting the system once it's off-kilter, many are now asking: is there a way to stop the "dizzy" signal before it even starts? The answer may lie in a place no one expected: the simple muscles around your jaw.

A specific, little-known technique has been shown to calm the vestibular nerve with surprising speed, using a principle that's completely different from the repositioning maneuvers above. It’s a simple "trick" that anyone can do, anywhere.

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