Brandt-Daroff Exercise for Vertigo

Treament Overview

The Brandt-Daroff exercise is one of several exercises that can speed up the compensation process and ease the symptoms of vertigo. If other treatments fail, it may be prescribed for people who have benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and sometimes for labyrinthitis. These exercises won't cure these conditions. But over time they can reduce symptoms of vertigo.

People who use this exercise usually are told to do several repetitions of the exercise at least twice a day.

What To Expect

Symptoms sometimes suddenly go away during an exercise period. More often, improvement occurs gradually over a period of weeks or months.

Why It Is Done

The Brandt-Daroff exercise and other similar exercises are sometimes used to treat vertigo caused by inner ear problems.

How Well It Works

This exercise can help your body get used to the confusing signals that are causing your vertigo. This may help you get over your vertigo sooner.

The Brandt-Daroff exercise does not help relieve the symptoms of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) as well as the Semont maneuver or the Epley maneuver does.

Risks

Some risks include triggering vertigo, which could increase nausea and vomiting. Since you need to lie down quickly, make sure you won't hit your head on anything.