the inner ear is a delicate structure that sits in the head

BPPV or Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo is a disorder in the inner ear that causes a sensation of moving when the body is really not moving. It is a benign condition that comes on suddenly and is affected by positional changes of the head.

The inner ear is a delicate structure that sits in the head. It is part of the vestibular system, which is responsible for balance. There are calcium carbonate crystals called otoconia that can dislodge in the inner ear and migrate into the semicircular canals of the inner ear. When the crystals are found to be out of place, they cause a miscommunication between the ear and the brain that cause the individual to feel nauseous, dizzy or unsteady during positional changes.