Epley maneuver

A guided walk-through for vertigo.

This talks you through the Epley maneuver step by step and uses your phone's motion sensors to sense when you've reached each position — so you can keep your eyes closed and just listen.

Before you start. This is for people whose doctor has already diagnosed BPPV and told them which ear is affected. It is not a diagnosis or a substitute for medical care.
  • Do it on a bed, with a pillow ready for under your shoulders.
  • Have someone nearby if you can.
  • Stop and call your doctor for chest pain, weakness, numbness, or trouble speaking.

Sensor check ›

Setup · 1 of 3

Which ear causes the most vertigo?

This is the side your doctor identified. It sets which way you'll turn.

Setup · 2 of 3

The plan: three moves.

About two minutes. You'll roll your head through a set sequence to guide the loose crystals in your ear back where they belong. It really is mostly rolling until you're facing the floor.

  1. 1
    Lie backhead stays turned to the side
  2. 2
    Turn your headthe other way, part-way toward the floor
  3. 3
    Roll onto your sideuntil you're looking down at the floor

Then you sit up. Each position is held for 30 seconds. I'll speak every move and beep when it's time — once the phone's at your head, you won't touch it again.

Setup · 3 of 3

Turn your sound up.

The guide talks you through every move so you can close your eyes. It only works if you can hear it — turn your phone's volume up, take it off silent, then test it.

Tap to hear a beep and a voice
Ready

Phone to your ear.

You'll hold your phone flat against your affected ear — the side of your head over the ear, screen facing out (not your forehead) — for the whole maneuver. A headband or a firm hand both work.

Sit on the edge of the bed. When you're ready, tap Begin, then hold the phone to your ear and stay still — I'll sense you've settled and start guiding you out loud. You won't need to look at the screen again.

Motion sensors not started
Get ready

Get ready

30
Listening…
Live head position
Complete

Maneuver complete.

Sit upright for a few minutes before standing. It's normal to feel a little off right after.

For the next while:
  • Avoid tipping your head far back or bending down low today.
  • If it helps, sleep propped up tonight.
  • Repeat only as often as your doctor recommended. If vertigo gets worse, stop and call them.