Chiropractor

[carlover]

Codaz,the braces were just a part of the overall treatment plan including different bite plates and many visits over 3 years

many testemonials,he did say he can usually reduce Tinnitus by 50% if its TMJ related

http://www.openwide.biz/testimonials.asp

If I win the lottery...

 

[bob davis]

Carlover, i hope you dont mind me jumping straight in. but i've been looking around and researching over the last couple of years, but never posted on any forums.
I remember reading that Robin Gray did you a custom guard a while back, that you were happy with.
It seems you may have changed your mind and pursued alternate routes, from reading a recent post about a radiologist.
I may have got my knickers in a twist though!
I live in essex so it would be a slap for me to get to manchester, with an overnight stay and repeat visits so its a big investment.
i have a lot of facial pain with the tinnitus and ear popping etc..
I had grommets fitted which made everything worst 18 months ago. these have now fell out. but i'm left with the ringing and pressure sensation, the ENT says its ETD.
I've never had an MRI done on my jaw and ears.
the local NHS did me a soft night guard that doesnt really help, i've had chiro and acupuncture.
the acupuncture helps with the nerve pain for a day or so but it returns always.
I have had tmj problems prior to the ear problems, and just prior to my grommet surgery i had botox to my masseters. worst mistake i ever made, now i have tingling and burning across my face and scalp.
these were all very rushed knee jerk decisions.
in a nutshell i think my trigeminal nerves are being aggravated alongside the tinnitus or the whole area is just tight and in spasm, not really sure anymore!
i wondered if you could give me a bit of a steer as to where to focus my resources both financially and personally.
as you know dead ends are very frustrating.
again sorry for the imposition but I'm trying to make better more measured decisions now and would appreciate any advice you may have.

 

[TheThreds]

Omg, cortisone shots are the equivalent of fixing your car by cutting the check engine light wiring. The light won't come on but you still have problems friend. Only when you're numb, you won't feel it if you do more damage to yourself. And what I say about cortisone same goes for pain meds. If you're numb you will not feel the damage you may continue to do to yourself. Chiropractor, not a good one, get the very best in your area. My chiropractor doesn't use X-ray or machines. He uses his hands, experience, and wisdom. I am truly blessed to have the chiropractors chiropractor 10 min from my house. I suffered 3 broken lower back and 2 broken neck vertebrae and also was born with my lowest disc missing, and I work climbing up to 300' wifi towers, I'm fit but rarely excercise (my work keeps me in shape tho) and I am 45 years of age. Eh, I'm here preaching what has given me a high quality of life because my life would be dramatically reduced to disability and barely supporting my family. As it is, I am a inspiration to my children and feel quite good about that.
In the end though, to each their own.

 

[linearb]

I work climbing up to 300' wifi towers, I'm fit but rarely excercise (my work keeps me in shape tho) and I am 45 years of age. Eh, I'm here preaching what has given me a high quality of life because my life would be dramatically reduced to disability and barely supporting my family. As it is, I am a inspiration to my children and feel quite good about that.
In the end though, to each their own.

You have my envy. When I was 27 my boss at the time tried to convince me to climb a 90' tower to install a microwave dish, and I made it about 40 feet up before my body's "THIS IS INSANE, STOP MOVING" instinct made me stop.

 

[Steve Feldo]

I'd be interested to hear the communities views on this. I have a family friend who runs a successful chiropractic practice and has treated many members of my family, all of whom are happy with the outcome. I however remain a bit of a sceptic. Anyway, I had a consultation and was advised that there was a lot of misalignment of my jaw, neck etc, which would benefit from treatment. I did have a significant whiplash and concussion from a fall in August which resulted in a full hospital once-over (but no onset of t), so it could be that has got me all out of shape. I can alter the volume of my tinnitus by manipulating my jaw and I also sometimes get an increase in volume when walking/running. It might be psychosomatic, but if I get a tense neck/head the hissing volume goes up too.
I'd welcome any thoughts!

 

[william adams]

Steve I can manipulate the sound of my T by moving my jaw in and out and sometimes its seems a little more loud after exercise. I did the chiropractic route and had no positive results. over the last year I have tried accupuncture, every suppliment known to man. My T I believe is from high pitched hearing loss. What helps me the most is a sugar free, caffiene free, and a very healthy diet. I also hit the gym four times a week and try to stay as stress free as possible. I listen to nature sounds {birds chirping or perhaps a running stream or ocean sounds to sleep. I protect my ears from any loud sounds and have them checked for wax buildup 3 times a year for that can amplify your T. I am just giving you my conclusion since the onset of my T. And above all try to do all the things that you enjoy befor you got T and your life will eventually come back to normal. {Habituation]

 

[glynis]

Hi Steve,
If you know he's good it won't hurt to try it but tell him go careful as could spike tinnitus....lots of love glynis

 

[Steve Feldo]

Thanks William, Thanks Glynis
I did have a slight spike in symptoms after the first diagnostic session which has made me quite nervous to be honest, I'm loathe to go down a path where I knowingly cause myself grief, but if it's for a long term gain then it might be worth it Cheers, Steve

 

[Tom Cnyc]

I had upper cervical work done that was very helpful for me. I fear I've reached my point of diminishing returns with it though. The first two times it gave me very bad spikes the next day followed by some relief.

 

[Tricia Bridwell]

I would love to hear opinions and advice about experiences with chiropractic help with T?

 

[ryant]

A chiropractor probably wouldn't help with tinnitus. They might try to sell you a supplement they say will help or try to manipulate your spine. I would be very cautious about spinal manipulation however. There are many cases where this procedure has been fatal, or caused a stroke. A few months ago the model Katie May died after having spinal manipulation by a chiropractor. If I had any neck or back issues I'd see an osteopathic doctor and/or a licensed physical therapist first, not a chiropractor. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20642715

 

[Kelvin]

I have used an excellent Chiropractor ( NIP Protocol=very gentle ) for many years for work (posture and duration) related neck and shoulder pain from my architectural work.
I developed T after a visit to my dentist for a routine filling.
I still have Chiro for my neck and shoulder, but have sadly not noticed any effect on Hisssssy Mr T...and his evil friend Horrible H.
Anything is worth a go but as @ryant warns beware the "neck snappers" - not all Chiros work the same. I would advise a gentle protocol like Mc Timmoney or NIP.
Best of luck !

 

[carlover]

Have to say I have a bit of an issue with Chiro ,just not sure ,they call it The Million Dollar Role dont they ,thing is they all offer free assesments and as a Muscular Skeletal consultant once said " its funny they allways find your Skeleton out of place bearing in mind we are not machines highly engineered to the nth degree we are humans that will allways be "wonky" every single time but mother nature knows that and works with it"

 

[Kelvin]

Have to say I have a bit of an issue with Chiro ,just not sure ,they call it The Million Dollar Role dont they ,thing is they all offer free assesments and as a Muscular Skeletal consultant once said " its funny they allways find your Skeleton out of place bearing in mind we are not machines highly engineered to the nth degree we are humans that will allways be "wonky" every single time but mother nature knows that and works with it"

I had a similar experience to the one you describe with an Osteopath.
My NIP Chiropractor is different though. She never mentions bones, but is able to gently release tension from muscles that are held tight and that seems to help things relax
I have to say though, that the effect is not permanent.
She also advises on posture and exercises to reduce muscle tension.

 

[Ron Robles]

Went to chiropractor now tinnitus is worse and seem to be getting vertigo, misalignment went bad I think.

What can I do ?

 

[Tata]

I wish I could say mine was getting better, but it's not. I try to sit up straight and have the proper ergonomic setup for my job as I work in front of a computer, but it seems to come from my neck area and hisses and hisses. I've had this for about 6 or 7 months now. Sometimes it gets a little better, but it always seems to come back. Very discouraged.

 

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