How to Restore Balance and Vision After Severe Vertigo and BPPV Attacks

Residual dizziness after BPPV can happen even after the spinning stops and the Epley maneuver is successful. The brain, eyes, inner ear, and upper neck often need time to recalibrate after a vertigo episode. This can cause symptoms like feeling off balance, walking on a boat, brain fog, visual lag, or sensitivity to movement. Vestibular retraining exercises and restoring normal neck function may help the nervous system stabilize and improve balance after vertigo. Many people with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo expect to feel normal immediately after BPPV treatment, but residual dizziness is very common. In many cases, the vestibular system becomes over-reliant on visual input during a vertigo attack, while the upper cervical spine may tighten and alter balance signaling. This can make busy environments, head turns, and walking feel uncomfortable even when the crystals are back in place. In this video, Dr. Matthew Posa explains why lingering dizziness can continue after vertigo treatment and demonstrates a 3-step strategy to restore balance and vision after severe vertigo and BPPV attacks. You will learn vestibulo-ocular reflex training, saccades eye movement drills, Romberg stance balance retraining, habituation turns, and the role of the upper cervical spine in vestibular recovery. The video also explains how the vestibular system, visual system, and upper neck work together to maintain steady movement and clear vision. In this video, you will learn: - Why residual dizziness can continue after BPPV and vertigo treatment. - How vestibular and ocular-motor exercises may help retrain balance and vision. - Why the upper cervical spine may affect vestibular recovery and stability. Dr. Matthew Posa, Upper Cervical Chiropractor, Milton, Ontario. FAQ Q: Why do I still feel dizzy after the Epley maneuver? A: Residual dizziness can happen because the brain and vestibular system may still need time to recalibrate after BPPV treatment. Q: What is residual dizziness after BPPV? A: Residual dizziness is a lingering feeling of imbalance, swaying, fogginess, or motion sensitivity after vertigo stops. Q: Can vestibular exercises help after vertigo? A: Vestibular exercises may help retrain coordination between the eyes, inner ear, and balance system. Q: Can the neck affect dizziness and balance? A: In some cases, upper cervical dysfunction may contribute to altered balance signals and ongoing dizziness symptoms. Live near Milton Ontario? Want Help? Book your New Patient Consultation and Exam Here: https://thehealthyfamily.ca/welcome Dr. Matthew Posa, MChiro., D.C. The Healthy Family Chiropractic Milton, ON L9T 0J4 Tel: 905.864.1516 Web: https://thehealthyfamily.ca/welcome www.thehealthyfamily.ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHealthyFamily/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthyfamilymilton/ Please subscribe to our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNqpnrCuW_Vse_WugkdkbLg CHAPTERS: 00:00 - INTRO 01:50 - Why You Still Feel Off Even Though the Vertigo Stopped 04:31 - 1. Ocular-Motor Retraining 09:22 - 2. Vestibular Recalibration 15:02 - 3. Upper Cervical Release 16:40 - OUTRO AS ALWAYS, PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR PRIMARY HEALTH CARE PROVIDER TO DETERMINE IF THE CONTENTS OF THIS VIDEO ARE APPROPRIATE FOR YOU SPECIFICALLY. Some or all of these stretches/exercises/movements may be contraindicated if you have certain underlying spinal conditions such as spinal degeneration, spinal stenosis, disc bulge/herniation, instabilities, and other undiagnosed spinal problems. Any questions about the content or whether it is appropriate for you? Please leave them in the comments section below. ** Channel Disclaimer ** The information provided is strictly for educational/information purposes ONLY. The information provided on this channel, all videos, and all comments and replies to comments/questions is intended for information purposes only and does not constitute medical, chiropractic, health or other advice of any kind or nature. No professional relationship exists or existed by viewing / interacting with the content on this channel. The viewer or recipient of information on this channel / videos / replies to comments should consult a physician and / or their primary health care provider in matters relating to their health. This channel / videos / replies to comments does not contain all information available regarding the subjects addressed in this channel / videos / replies to comments and it may be outdated. This channel / videos / replies to comments has not been created to be specific to any individual’s needs. The creator/owner of this channel has no liability or responsibility whatsoever to any person or entity regarding any matter related to this channel / videos / replies to comments and / or its contents.