Neck Pain and Tinnitus

Neck problems may be related to tinnitus. Neck strain, whiplash and degenerative changes in the cervical spine may predispose one to, aggravate possibly cause tinnitus. A few days wearing a soft neck brace may confirm the relationship. Proper ergonomics, especially sitting at a computer, is good advice along with neck exercises, stretches and proper breathing techniques to relieve strain on cervical muscles. Chiropractic evaluation may be helpful, especially the upper cervical segments, however, forceful adjusting should be avoided and I often recommend a low force technique called NUCCA and you can find out more about this through the National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association.

Home Neck Traction

Traction devices for home use are now more user friendly, comfortable, safe and effective. They range from general traction by lifting the weight of the head off the neck while sitting to more specific and effective methods of traction used while lying on the back which can help to restore the natural neck posture.

The new designs make it easier for neck traction to lengthen neck muscles and separates joints which often results in rapid relief from the soreness and irritation that accompanies neck problems. Gentle traction can exercise neck muscles increasing circulation, while firmer traction lowers the pressure between neck joints, freeing pinched nerves and easing herniated discs.