Meniere's Disease: Best Exercise When Vertigo And Dizziness Happen | No Meds Or Manipulation Needed

[@ajcjacmrc]

I just ran across your video while suffering from a Meniere’s attack. It took away the severe dizziness right away! I am shocked and amazed! I hope so much that if I continue doing this exercise that I can finally get my life back!

[@OlivierGirard]

Thanks for the feedback!! Let me know how things evolve... ✌

[@pauldonohoe3646]

I'm sorry, but if you were having a vertigo menieres attack you wouldn't be able to watch a video. I can't even open my eyes when I have an attack.

[@stephs1476]

May I ask, when you had these attacks, did your legs also feel like they wanted to give out as well? Body weakness with it? Thank you.

[@ajcjacmrc]

@@pauldonohoe3646Everyone experiences a Meniere’s attack differently. I can listen to a video as long as I’m sitting or lying down.

[@ajcjacmrc]

@@stephs1476Yes, I feel very weak, and feel like I’m swaying like on a boat. Sometimes I feel like I’m going to collapse.

[@Amy-um2lk]

This seems to have helped! I suffer from Meniere's, and before an attack, my left ear will get clogged up. Doing this exercise unclogged my ear when no meds would! I'll continue to do this throughout the day. Thanks!

[@carmenmiranda4108]

I haven't been diagnosed yet but am pretty sure that I have it as I always have vertigo and now tinnitus. I tried this a few times and it helped me a lot! And so simple!!

[@TheNYCndn]

Last year I was diagnosed with BPPV and tried everything but I didn’t take any medication. I tried your technique a few months ago and it worked within an hour, I had vertigo for twos months before finding this video. Again today I woke up with dizziness and I tried your method which worked again within an hour. Thank you so much 😊

[@BELLA-mf6hb]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. Thought I was going to pass out. It's a little relief after first try. Will continue for the next hour every 15mins and update.

[@OlivierGirard]

Waoh dear, I'm sorry you had such crisis! Let us know how you feel, I keep my fingers crossed. Do the exercise tomorrow as well... and in the next days, I strongly suggest that you take the habit to do this routine as soon as you wake up: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmW4fZKrhp6dqas. The goal is to avoid that a disturbed balance would have side effects on your posture and thereby become a cause of back pain. Keep me posted, OK :) ?

[@user-is3pg9gb3b]

since finding this video several months ago, i have used this exercise numerous times and it really does help keep me upright!

[@OlivierGirard]

thanks for the feedback! I know it doesn't help everybody (like everything in my field) but I'm glad every time it can help someone...

[@Elizabeth-yx5on]

Have been having clusters of Meniere's attacks for weeks now. Had an 11 hour one last week, 30 minute one last night, then woke up to vertigo today and have been dizzy all day. Just tried this and will repeat every 10-15 minutes. Doing it on the left side makes me feel dizzy, which is my suspected bad ear. Doctors think I either have Meniere's, vestibular migraines, or both. Update: It definitely helps, at least temporarily!

[@KyleLiongCars]

Tried this a couple of times as I've been having almost constant lightheadedness and tinnitus caused by PROBABLE Meniere's Disease (according to my ENT). At first, nothing happened, and I was quick to dismiss this. After about 5 mins or so, I heard a quick hissing (like pressure release, but also some sort of a tinnitus-type of sound too), and my tinnitus lessened by at least half, and my focus improved a little. Thanks for this, doc

[@KyleLiongCars]

Disclaimer: I have been taking Serc (betahistine) for the past month twice a day, 24mg to mixed avail. It hasn't been working for the past 3-4 days, and I have taken Serc about 3 hours before doing this exercise. Either way, placebo or not, this somehow (not completely) worked for me.

[@OlivierGirard]

Thanks for the feedback, Kyle!! Don't hesitate to practice it preventively every day... it can help a lot. Like you, I drive a lot and I typically do this exercise at traffic lights. 😉

[@KyleLiongCars]

I ended up seeing an upper cervical chiro and having an atlas adjustment + cut out caffeine almost completely. So far so good with extremely rare and almost trivial lightheadedness at times.@andyhong2625

[@patriciaquijano4796]

This helps a lot. My last attack was 2013 & it is so debilitating with vertigo & vomiting! This exercise without medication helps. Aloha & thank you!

[@OlivierGirard]

Thanks for the feedback Patricia... I could project myself in your description of the symptoms. I'm so glad if this simple and risk-free exercise can help!!

[@bobzthecat82]

If i move my head even 1cm during an attack, i am vomiting

[@racherlamanasa4484]

Same with my father. Any tips for this would be great help and suggestions for treatment??

[@OlivierGirard]

Hey Rachela... Meniere's disease is a great medical mystery. I can only share my experience, but please consider it only as case-based evidence: - as a prevention, this exercise done 1-2 times a day (preferably as soon as your dad wakes up) is helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmW4fZKrhp6dqas - when a crisis occurs and preventively, many people have benefited from the exercise that I show in this video of this thread. One thing I can tell you is that both these exercises have no side effects, unlike many drugs. At worst, they will be useless but they are worth trying anyway!

[@pauldonohoe3646]

I don't even have to move. I have to lie down on the bed when I have an attack and I have to sit up every 15 minutes to get sick into a bag and this lasts for about 8-10 hours🤢🤮

[@nipntrip3313]

same with me

[@user-el9pv8ig1r]

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[@dementiano]

Dr. Girard, this simple exercise seems to be very effective even as I do it on a daily basis. I have had 5 vertigo attacks in the past 2 months lasting from 1 to 8 hours. Last night, I felt the start of a vertigo attack. I did your exercises and it seemed to lessesn severity of the attack. I didn't have a debilitating attack as the other 5 but i kept on doing the exercises then went to sleep for 8 hours. I did the exercises this morning and feel 100% now. In retrospecr, I probably had a sub clinical vertigo attack but the exercises prevented it from getting worse and debilitating. Also, important to note, I take 25-50 mg of diphenidol when I start to feel dizzy. Thank you Dr!

[@migdaliarivera463]

I just came upon your video and I tried your technic and it helped ease my tinnitus and dizziness ! You have a new follower ! Thank you !

[@CieslarDeny]

breathing is only through the mouth? Pls help with breathing

[@greenlanternriog1005]

THANK YOU DR GIRARD for SHARING this with the WORLD !!!!! * Kiitos * Obrigado * Terim l Kasih * Arigato * Danke * ...............Cheers from Singapore

[@OlivierGirard]

you're welcome!! Warm regards from Switzerland :-)

[@wellingtonsboots4074]

Thank you for this. Just started another cycle of Meniere's episodes and have had two vertigo attacks in the last couple of days. I will try this exercise

[@OlivierGirard]

Good luck... it's really a pain. Let me know if the exercise did help!

[@Jadunath-gr8gg]

Thanks a lot 🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤ Doc. Today I got dizziness and after doing the exercise for 10 min, I feel relaxed. God bless you ❤❤ forever.......

[@lgurung736]

Thank you doctor, I will give it a go. I have been vertigo free for 1 year now and I am finally going back to my civil engineering job on site after 2 years. Although my vertigo attacks disappeared by itself I still went ahead and had 4 steroids injections to my ear few months ago just to see if I can get my hearing back but it didn't.

[@OlivierGirard]

Let us know, dear!!

[@DeirdreRawlings]

This is very helpful. So glad I found your channel (new subscriber). Many thanks!

[@littlesoundboxes121]

I bought a proper chair because of you. Thank you!

[@OlivierGirard]

Excellent!! I hope it will help you :)

[@user-is3pg9gb3b]

seems to work well, for me. thank you!

[@sanjev21]

Your advise works for me i do suffer from Meniere.Thank you.Initially i thought it was related to the food i take.Consuming steam garlic once a day did help to certain extend to reduce the severity of vertigo symptom.I can't conclude if it is related to LDL which i am borderline high.

[@OlivierGirard]

I don’t know much about diet and Meniere’s, honestly. But I’m glad you found an additional tool to help you!!

[@Matthew_Scan]

This actually works thank you 🙏

[@OlivierGirard]

you sent this message right when I was showing the exercise to a lady for whom it worked marvels too... thanks for the feedback!! Were you having vertigo when you tried?

[@grettalemabouchou6779]

Yoga helps! This is Yoga dear Dr.

[@1986tanu]

Thank You Sir 🙏🙏🙏

[@markhuser5682]

Thank you for the information. I tried this even though I was not suffering an episode at the time. Gave me the feeling that my sinuses had cleared and I am breathing easier. Not sure if there is a connection or not.

[@OlivierGirard]

I don't know, Mark... 1 man (even a great man!) is a bit short for a randomized trial study :-) But I'm glad that it worked for you! Let's see if it helps if you have a recurring event!!

[@monsieur2593]

I started having vertigo after having a bad sinusitis.

[@pokedayy1744]

I have been dealing with a dizziness/ weird head feeling for months now it just won’t go away I’ve been to several drs hospitals etc nothing has helped I go see a neurologist this Thursday and I’m really hoping for results or medication that actually works bc the meclazine don’t. I just want my life back at this point I find it hard to do day to day activities and I’m now scared to drive. Anyone who has had this does it make your head feel weird almost like your intoxicated??? I’m at a loss for what to do so I will try this and see if it helps any info or tips is appreciated

[@charley1359]

Did you find relief?

[@updateemvppb6505]

I'm Renato, physiotherapist from Brazil, I watched your video and found it amazing. I would love to be able to talk to you, I tried to find instagram and emaill, but I couldn't. I would like to know if there are any articles about this technique? If yes, I would love to read or even develop with you.

[@OlivierGirard]

Got your mail, Renato 😊… I have submitted a letter to the editor which wasn’t accepted where I tried. But we should pursue the efforts. I’ll get back to you by mail before going to bed!

[@wtfruonlol]

I av been usin this tip this guy gave just b4 xmas (touches wood) its all gd 4 now hopefully just stays the hell away 4 gd!!

[@OlivierGirard]

Great! Was it during a vertigo episode?

[@wtfruonlol]

@@OlivierGirard No I use it 2 stop it from happenin & it seems 2 do the job

[@wtfruonlol]

Any1 else avin like a stingin burnin sensation in their eyes from certain lights or it just comes on out of nowhere iv had this now 4 the last year or so

[@slobo1987]

Hello everyone! I am trying to help my mother with Menieres. She had it for over 40 years 😢 However she managed to keep it in check, though with severe tinnitus. Its seems to me that it has to do with neck health. Her situation worsened recently, and she will have days where she is much worse, and then it releases again. She says stress makes it worse. She tells me her neck also gets stiff when she is worse. Do any of you try the Yoga for Menieres? With twists for the neck etc.? And the Bhramari breathing? Many say it helps them a lot 😌people with this disease. The Bhramari also helps with many other things as well.

[@phoenixbluex]

I don't know if I have Meniere's but I have been dizzy everyday for 2 months and I have inner ear pain. My doctor and ENT said it's not an ear infection and they don't know what's wrong. They said it will go away on its own. I will try this exercise everyday. Do you have any other suggestions? Thank you.

[@OlivierGirard]

indeed... have a look at this video on the sternocleidomastoid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6rHeoaHj5ZsarM. I think it's a good candidate for you.

[@riendellebeke329]

No improvement at my side. It does nothing for me.

[@keren1126]

Vertigo And Dizziness can be caused by compression of the TMJ, and displaced discs in the TMJ. Do you know of any exercises to help with that?

[@muzmanap3829]

This has helped me a lot.

[@muzmanap3829]

Thank you.

[@OlivierGirard]

You're very welcome, Muz! Can you tell me more what it did?

[@hp6556]

Hi, do you have any exercises for after vertigo. I am left with a giddy, sometimes move head or eyes and feel slight dizziness. I am told not to take prochlorperazine at this stage once vertigo subsides but can i assist the resetting of my brain ears after vertigo woth exercise? Thank you

[@armidarobles5942]

Been suffering vertigo for a year and everyday as look up and down.and on turning left ..been sleeping too on my right side the whole time..so.stressful..one doc says got.menieres..i had late tinnitus coz of the procedires videostagnamus..pls help me..am so depress

[@pigjones2724]

R u okay , I had vertigo over 3 months what can I do

[@ghostspooky4974]

My vertigo (diagnosed with Meniere’s six months ago, was clear for four months but it came back with a vengeance) attacks have been killing me. Tried this for the first time and got mild relief. I’m setting an alarm to repeat every 30 minutes, I’ll update here after a few days to see if there’s more improvement. Anything to help assist others looking for guidance with this awful feeling.

[@OlivierGirard]

These attacks can be scary indeed... The exercise with the upper cervical vertebrae is to help with crisis management. For prevention, I have good experience with a balance training exercise: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmW4fZKrhp6dqas... but: - it needs to be done as soon as you wake up (i.e. in the first 30 sec of your day) - the slower you do the movements, the better: it's not a matter of reps, but a matter of intense mental focus and incredible precision in your weight distribution, ultimately with your eyes closed (there are up to 6 steps to get there, as I explain). Thanks a lot for helping others with your experience! We're often left alone with this disease...

[@capturakeepsyousmiling3068]

How is it. U got cured

[@wtfruonlol]

Any1 else avin like a stingin burnin sensation in their eyes from certain lights or it just comes on out of nowhere iv had this now 4 the last year or so

[@fuhadt3286]

Thank u. Worked for me

[@OlivierGirard]

Yes, I'm happy for you!!

[@rajeshsinghchouhan6320]

Thanks sir

[@secretaryninatzbalaba8003]

Just across by your channel.. i had menieres too and im searching for treatment or anything to make me feel better

[@OlivierGirard]

yeah, we all feel alone when an attack hits...

[@trinityguy7971]

My dad was diagnosed with this disease after he suffered a stroke a few months ago!! It has changed his life so much in many ways and he has severe pain in the exact place you pointed to at 0.40 seconds! He has been to the doctors many times about this and they’ve just told him it’s arthritis or he pulled it when he fell when he had a stroke but it’s now been 4 months and he is still suffering bad with this pain is there anything you can recommend or give me more information pleaseeee we need help

[@OlivierGirard]

Man, I'm sorry that your dad is feeling so bad. It's indeed a distressful condition (that's experience talking here!). I cannot judge the validity of what the doctors and others say, but I can give you 2 pieces of advice: - tell him to test the exercise that I demonstrate, 3 times a day: at worst, it will be useless; - to limit the compression in the upper cervical vertebrae (0'40''), your dad has to beware slumped postures looking straight forward. Typically, if he leans on his forearms but looks straight in front of him, this will strain the upper neck (I have explained this in another video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6eTfamGptuJedU). Hence, make sure that when he sits, he has a good lumbar support to bear his weight. Let me know if it helps!!

[@AmandaMG6]

@@OlivierGirard thank you so much. You've helped me by answering her question.

[@renatogonzagabarreto8433]

I know it's asking too much, but please explain the physiology of ​​the technique to me. Why do you take in air (inspiration) in the flexion and release air in extension, what is the relationship of this breath with muscle movements, circulation? Please help me understand this. Regards, Renato

[@OlivierGirard]

hey Renato! did you see my answer on facebook? I sent a video message yesterday night...

[@pimpompoom93726]

This seems to help. Is it better to breath out your nose or your mouth when you drop your head down?

[@OlivierGirard]

I find that you can exhale deeper through the mouse. But the rest of the time in daily life, use your nose ;)

[@dipikaagarwal3257]

Sir,it is possible to stay without medicines with this exercise?How many times a day should I do it ?I am suffering badly of minears and this since I have started this started,a lot has changed,I hope it is helping me

[@OlivierGirard]

Hey my friend. Meniere is a very strange disease: not 2 patients are the same. Since I use this and the balance routine (kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmW4fZKrhp6dqas) every day, I don't need any medication anymore but that does not mean that it will be enough for everyone. However, I believe that these exercises have (contrary to the medication) strictly 0 side effects. Therefore, there is no harm in trying them and seeing if they bring anything to your quality of life. Let me know!

[@updateemvppb6505]

In flexion do you exhale (release the air) and in extension do you inhale (take in the air)?

[@OlivierGirard]

Exactly!

[@ganeshvenkatraman5115]

Thank you... Can I do this exercise when i have a severe Menieres Vertigo attack? During that time im not able to lift my head or sit

[@OlivierGirard]

A patient of mine tried it in the middle of a severe attack, when he was leaning on the toilet bowl, unable to get up… 10 min later he was on his feet. So try it and see, but try to hold onto something.

[@swatipreetilagna5475]

Hi, I'm just diagnosed with meniere's disease. I'm 27 years old.. I'm having tinnitus as well as vertigo.. I'm scared.. Will I loose my hearing ?

[@OlivierGirard]

Hey Swati! I don’t see why you should lose your hearing 😉… but you should definitely work on the position of your head. Check out this video and follow the protocol: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5KYqJ6Co8loaqs

[@paulomeegomes123]

Dr I'm feeling instantly better with this exercise.. Any more exercises pls advise... Any latest..

[@OlivierGirard]

Waoh, that's amazing news! Again, I would say... so many people report feeling great after this exercise! There's one more which I find useful to prevent the crises (i.e. to be done every morning when you wake up: you won't feel any instant benefits but on the long run it will help you a lot) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmW4fZKrhp6dqas. As I say in the video, it's a precision and focus exercise, which helps mobilize neuroplasticity. Don't try and go quickly around the corner otherwise you'll loose all the benefits of it: it's a slow exercise, and there's barely any movement. It's all about what you feel...

[@RronAd]

Sorry but i have problemes with right ear,which side should i start the exersise,please help?

[@OlivierGirard]

Start on the painful side, but do both :)

[@ionaworld7034]

Hello, going to try this as am having a really bad vertigos right now with m'y meniere. How often during the Day i need to do this? Thank you

[@OlivierGirard]

During an attack, I recommend to do this every 10-15 min. The rest of the time, as often as you can i.e. at least a few times a day. When you're at a traffic light, when you sit on the toilets, when you wake up and go to bed, etc. It's easy to fit it into your life.

[@ionaworld7034]

@@OlivierGirard thank you so much. Will give it à go, my little Sister is one of your patient and showed me this video and your great work.

[@davidstillwagon3598]

I wish that there was CC. I have Meniere's disease and I'm deaf

[@OlivierGirard]

I’ll ask my assistant to subtitle it: deal?

[@MultiNacho8]

Are these mesnt to be used during, or between attacks?

[@OlivierGirard]

A lot during, definitely, but it cannot hurt between. The preventive effectiveness is hard to prove, but mobilizing your upper neck can only be good for you.

[@MultiNacho8]

@@OlivierGirardThank you!

[@karibgold5394]

Didn't work for me:-(

[@OlivierGirard]

Hell... that was a crap xmas for you then!! How do you feel now?

[@HellphireQueen]

But I’m willing to take any advice but sadly this particular excise didn’t work for me

[@OlivierGirard]

Hey Etel! It can happen... as I say in the video, this exercise has been useful in many situations, but we're still in the test phase. Therefore, we all need to learn from each other. Could you tell us more about your test: - was it during a vertigo crisis? - in which position did you do the exercise (sitting or standing)? - what did you feel exactly afterwards, and how long did the bad feeling last? - do you have other cervical issues (cervical hernia, etc.)? Thank you very much for the feeback!!

[@HellphireQueen]

Olivier Girard - the Posture Guru it was not during a full on crisis. My vertigo attacks get very bad and I cannot think the tinnitus is deafening and I have fullness. This I tried during what I call my austronaut phase. I’ve been having mini vertigo episodes where I feel like someone spinning in zero g gravity. It’s not super slow but it it’s not so fast that I can’t concentrate. I do not have any cervical issues to my knowledge.

[@HellphireQueen]

Olivier Girard - the Posture Guru I did it sitting as standing and laying flat brings on my bad vertigo attacks

[@HellphireQueen]

Olivier Girard - the Posture Guru the bad feeling only lasted a few minuets not too long I’d say. Thank you for actually answering me I’m so glad you really care for the people you are trying to help

[@OlivierGirard]

you're welcome, @@HellphireQueen ! Helping thankful people is a pleasure. There are two other videos I'd like you to watch: - kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6rHeoaHj5ZsarM. The sternocleidomastoid can create dizziness, which is different than the type of dizziness caused by Menière. When you bring turn the neck and bring the chin down, you actually contract the sternocleidomastoid: I can imagine that it could worsen the symptoms. - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZ_Ecohuf7Z5j5I: the masseter muscle is commonly responsible for tinnitus. Try this stretch, super gently, and see what it does... When stretching, remember the golden rule: don't cause any pain :-) !!

[@HellphireQueen]

Maybe I did it wrong it made it worse

[@dcd5050]

me to

[@meganhenry5795]

Seems to have helped.

[@OlivierGirard]

I'm glad to read this, Megan!!

[@meganhenry5795]

Tell me this on your experience. How does Meniere's present? Do patients always have rotational vertigo?

[@OlivierGirard]

@@meganhenry5795 Those I know, yes... as well as dizziness, wanting to throw up, difficulty to bear light, nystagmus and therefore not being able to stand on their feet. Do you recognize these symptoms too?

[@poojachauhan5114]

Pls sir hindi video

[@blackpinksshanegal7952]

everyday i'm dizzy

[@OlivierGirard]

Dizziness is not necessarily Meniere's disease... you might want to check this video too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6rHeoaHj5ZsarM

[@hichamadil7434]

It's clear you've never experienced Ménière's. Move your head! You must be joking

[@OlivierGirard]

This channel is dedicated to people who care about rational content-related discussions. Those who reply with unfounded personal attacks against a guy who gives time and expertise for free to help the world become a better place aren't part of the community...

[@IamAbundanceQueen1111]

I went home early from work today because of this attack😢

[@OlivierGirard]

😥 so sorry!! I hope you're better now

[@IamAbundanceQueen1111]

@@OlivierGirard ❤️

[@IamAbundanceQueen1111]

I just did this now

[@OlivierGirard]

did it help??

[@chrissparrowhawk]

Thank you this very relevant advice and super video. Not only did this technique work but whilst I was looking left, I found the pen I lost two days before. Just kidding, great advice, thank you so much. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@OlivierGirard]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂