What this leaflet tells you This leaflet explains what to expect after the Epley (canalith repositioning) manoeuvre for posterior-canal BPPV, what you should and shouldn’t do, and when to seek help. 1. Quick summary — what the Epley did The manoeuvre moves tiny particles (otoconia) out of the balance canal of your inner ear and back into a place where they don’t cause spinning (vertigo). Most people feel much better after one or a few treatments. However BPPV can come back (recurrence is common). 2. How you may feel immediately afterwards You may feel dizzy or off-balance for a few minutes to a few hours; nausea is possible. Some people feel better straightaway; others get gradual improvement over days. Rarely ,you may have brief recurrences of vertigo — this does not always mean the manoeuvre failed. 3. Activity and posture — what the evidence says Good news: High-quality studies and recent guidelines show that strict he...
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