Q. Is there a neck and head exercise that helps relieve vertigo? I thought I read something to that effect. Drugs like meclizine do not help.
A. A lot depends on the reason for the vertigo. If it is due to Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), then the Epley maneuver can cure the condition within minutes. This is a series of movements of the head and neck that get the crystals from the inner ear back where they belong and restore a sense of equilibrium.
An ear, nose and throat specialist or an audiologist should be consulted for the correct diagnosis. Many can perform the Epley maneuver for you.
