Somatic Tinnitus

[Worker]

By moving my jaw, clenching my teeth and neck movements I can change my tinnitus.

When I am walking and bending it changes throughout the day.

Can you throw some light why this happens.

I have no pain whatsoever.

Thank you.

 

[Dr. Nagler]

By moving my jaw, clenching my teeth and neck movements I can change my tinnitus.
When I am walking and bending it changes throughout the day.
Can you throw some light why this happens.
I have no pain whatsoever.
Thank you.

Hi @Worker -

A number of people can identify somatic factors that impact their tinnitus. Various mechanisms have been postulated. There is a nice review article at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2633109/.

Unfortunately, I am unaware of any cases of severe intrusive tinnitus wherein an appreciable degree of lasting improvement has been achieved by therapies directed specifically at these somatic factors.

Dr. Stephen Nagler