How to Get Rid of “Inner Ear Crystals” and Reduce Vertigo
If by “inner-ear crystals” you mean benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), the problem is usually caused by tiny calcium crystals (otoconia) that have moved into one of the inner-ear canals. They can trigger brief spinning sensations when you roll over, lie down, sit up, or turn your head.
The most effective treatment: the Epley maneuver
The Epley maneuver uses a sequence of head and body movements to guide the displaced crystals out of the semicircular canal. It can be very effective for the common form of BPPV.
A healthcare professional can first determine which ear and which canal are affected and teach you the appropriate maneuver. A home Epley maneuver can then sometimes be used for recurrence.
If you’ve already been diagnosed with right-ear BPPV
A commonly used home sequence is:
