If My Tinnitus Is Not Pulsatile, Why Does It Increase When I Flex My Abs / Brace My Core?

[asd12312]

I've noticed something interesting in the morning when my tinnitus acts up. If I tighten my body—which also flexes my neck by default—my tinnitus temporarily increases but then fully fades the instant I relax.

My tinnitus is not related to hearing loss or damage. I do have a history of TMJ, but my tinnitus does not respond to changes in jaw movement or pressure. It seems like something is going on with my neck, but I can't quite figure it out.

 

[Sanca]

I experience this when I turn my head to the left. I have acupuncture scheduled and plan to see a chiropractor.

I have had tinnitus for about 20 years, but it recently spiked and became much worse after using Cefdinir.