When the term tinnitus is used, it is often referring to a ringing noise in the ears. Sometimes it occurs after one has been exposed to a very loud noise, and it goes away after a short time. Others, however, have to cope with this on a daily basis. The American Tinnitus Association reports that out of every 5 people, 1 has this condition.
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Understanding the Process of Hearing
When the ear receives sound, a complicated process ensues. First, noise enters the outer ear and then vibrates against the eardrum and three small bones called ossicles. These vibrations then move the fluid within the inner ear and are read by the brain as sound. If for any reason, this process becomes hindered –due to too much earwax, head trauma, or a tumor – tinnitus may be the result. The solution may lie in correcting the bones of the upper neck.
By looking closely at the blood flow reaching both of the ears, a connection to tinnitus was discovered. Research revealed:
- If the bones of the upper neck are misaligned, the blood flow to the ears is hindered.
- The vertebral arteries, responsible for blood flow to the ears, run through the bones of the neck.
- If the rate at which blood is moving through the ears is different from one ear to the other, tinnitus can occur.
Assisting Those with Tinnitus
Body Balance Spinal Care helps their patients cope with tinnitus by addressing the issues that may be wrong in the neck. We use special x-rays and take measurements that help us find the exact location of the misaligned bones. We then employ a gentle method to help the bones to realign without popping or cracking the spine.
Interestingly, in 1895, the first chiropractic patient was a man who was deaf. He got his hearing back after his first chiropractic adjustment! This proves that the ears and the bones of the spine are connected and can affect one another. Correcting spinal alignment can help a person feel better overall.
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