Chiropractic and Tinnitus
The perception of sound in one or both ears, in the absence of corresponding external sound.
Clinical Signs and Symptoms
Although the most common presentation of tinnitus is “ringing” in the ears, there are an array of subjective sounds that fall under the umbrella term of tinnitus. Listed below are some of the most common:
Whistling | |
Buzzing | |
Hissing | |
Whooshing sound, as of wind or waves | |
Clicking | |
Rushing | |
Pulsating | |
Echoing |
Causes
Side effects of medicine | |
Cell phone | |
Exposure to loud noises | |
Trauma to head or ear | |
Acoustic neuroma | |
Meniere’s disease | |
Multiple sclerosis | |
Oribital, cranial or carotid bruits | |
Cardiac murmurs | |
Cerumen (wax) impaction | |
Otitis media / ear infection | |
Otosclerosis | |
Heavy metal toxicity | |
Thyroid disorder | |
Hyperlipidemia | |
Vitamin B12 deficiency | |
Iron deficiency anemia | |
Temporo mandibular joint (TMJ) disorder | |
Misaligned or blocked motion of cranial bones | |
Meridian imbalances |
Chiropractic / Applied Kinesiology Approach to Tinnitus
There are several types of tinnitus and a host of potential causes. As such, it is essential that the examination process for tinnitus is exhaustive.
When there's been trauma to the head or neck (directly or indirectly), Dr. Morrison uses precise Chiropractic adjusting with cranio-sacral therapy. Clinical nutrition is integrated when deficiencies exist (i.e. vitamin B12, iron, etc.), or whether the side effects of some medication need be offset with nutritional supplementation.
No matter the cause, by combining Chiropractic with A.K., Dr. Morrison seeks to provide highly effective therapy against tinnitus. The goal as always is to arrive at the roots of the problem and provide permanent resolution.
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