TL;DR: BPPV is the most common cause of brief spinning dizziness, often triggered by rolling in bed or looking up. It’s very treatable with canal repositioning manoeuvres and targeted vestibular physiotherapy.

Key symptoms

• Spinning vertigo lasting seconds to a minute
• Triggered by head position changes (rolling in bed, looking up, tying shoes)
• Usually no hearing loss or headache

Full triggers & activity guide →

Quick self‑checks (screen, not diagnosis)

If you notice clear positional triggers and brief spinning, BPPV is possible — but red flags (sudden severe headache, fainting, weakness, double vision, speech trouble) mean urgent medical review.

This page is general information only and not a diagnosis. New, severe or unusual symptoms should be assessed urgently.

How vestibular physio helps

We assess which ear and canal are involved and perform an appropriate manoeuvre (e.g., Epley). We’ll also teach tailored balance and gaze‑stability exercises to reduce recurrence.

PhysioEverywhere Team
HCPC‑registered physiotherapists. London home visits & online worldwide.