Why did it start, why won’t it stop, I can’t get it out of my head!
Ringing in the ear is clinically referred to as tinnitus and it affects 22 million Americans every year. That is almost 1 in every 10 people in this country. There are two main kinds of tinnitus, somatic and sensory. The most common kind is sensory tinnitus and it is caused by problems with how the brain processes sound. There is no known cure for sensory tinnitus. The other kind of tinnitus is somatic tinnitus and it usually related to physical movement and can be generated by muscle spasms in the ear or neck, it is mechanical in nature.
Here at advanced spinal care we have many patients who come in reporting anywhere from occasional to constant tinnitus. Depending on the length of time they have had tinnitus and the underlying factors in what is causing it, they may or may not experience relief with the NUCCA Procedure. We have had patients with both somatic and sensory tinnitus report improvement and/or complete resolution of their tinnitus with the atlas correction and stabilization process we utilize at our clinic.
The exact mechanism is unknown, and there may be multiple factors that play into it, but one thing is certain. Proper alignment of the head and upper neck plays a huge role in the function and performance of the external, middle and inner ear. NUCCA alignment neck also helps brain integration and dissemination of nerve signals. Ringing in the ear is a good indication that you should have your head and neck alignment evaluated.