Somatic T

[7164]

Dear all

I posted a couple of weeks ago about somatic which I definitely have all from my neck twisting. I got some replies who said it was very treatable? I watched the lady on the video talking about it but not how/who treats it.

Can anyone please help about somatic coming from the neck please

Thanks

Rod

[TishL]

I would be interested in this also. I have musical sound in one ear and lying down and moving head in certain positions can eleviate/stop the constant warbling. I spent money a few months ago seeing an ent specialist. Looked in ear and said all looks ok in there 😫. Advised cbt which I'm waiting for through NHS now. It is so disheartening.

[7164 in reply to TishL]

I saw ent and sadly a complete waste of time. CBT therapy advised but only online .It is a neck problem but it seems nobody can help nor explain/advise.

Seeing a acupuncture lady but not helping. Do I see a chiropractor? My neck hurts as does my inner left ear.

[GarryOKeeffe]

I'd also like to hear the answer as I developed severe tinnitus after straining my neck two years ago. My tinnitus changes when I move my neck and gets louder if I sleep on one side. I've seen two GP's for the neck pain and both have been very dismissive when I tell them I think my neck pain and tinnitus are connected.

[7164 in reply to GarryOKeeffe]

GarrySimilar to me. Surely someone on here can assist us in which direction to go. I am considering giving up work as my podiatrist duties constantly have my neck I bad positions and the noise gets worse every Monday morning 😢

[oldskir in reply to 7164]

For neck problems and neck pain I would recommend trying a good osteopath.

I have a really good osteopath that I see, and he has done wonders with things like a stiff and painful neck.

Not sure it will improve the tinnitus situation, but should at least bring physical comfort to the neck, and improve neck movement.

[TinnitusUKPat Partner]

Hello Rod

My guess would be that you're referring to Dr Sarah Michiels, the Belgian physiotherapist and researcher into what's referred to as somatic tinnitus - the publication on our website which is most relevant is here: tinnitus.org.uk/somatic-som...

Two things to be aware of from the conclusion of that research review article:

1) "Although experts agreed on a set of criteria to identify patients with ST, it is still not easy to make the diagnosis, especially because patients often present with a combination of influencing factors."

2) "Once diagnosed, ST can be treated successfully with cervical spine physiotherapy or with orofacial physiotherapy combined with splint treatment."

The takeaway from that article that I can see is that Somatic Tinnitus is difficult to identify but it can be treated with specific physiotherapy when it has been diagnosed. Your local member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy may be a good place to start.

[7164 in reply to TinnitusUKPat]

Thank you I am getting desperate and need help