Q: I have been having dizziness when moving my head in certain positions and getting up and down out of bed. Sometimes it goes away on its own, other times it lingers for days and makes me feel sick. My friend thinks I have vertigo and should see a physical therapist. What can you do for me?
A: This question from a Chapel Hill reader really hits home with me because I myself have had episodes of vertigo. Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, also known as just Benign Positional Vertigo or BPV, is one of the most common causes of vertigo and can be treated with some of the movements that I will describe in this column and hopefully a therapist can show you how to properly perform.