Tinnitus...
...is a complex and dynamic symptom of the auditory system. It is generated via at least one of five main pathways. (Shown in colour - explanation below). Inner ear (cochlea), auditory cortex and lower brain areas, somatic dysfunction of TMJ and vertebral column, endolymphatic pressure (Menière´s disease) or external influences from the environment create a dysbalance and/or hyperactivity in the auditory system, that is perceived as a ringing or hissing sound.
The pathways in particular:
THE ENDOLYMPHATIC PATHWAY
- Chronic inflammatory process of the head
- Cranio-sacral dysfunction
- Immunological disorder
THE ENVIRONMENTAL PATHWAY
- Sick building syndrome
- Electromagnetic smog
- Medication
- Nutritives/Toxins
THE CENTRAL PATHWAY
- Tinnitus-Sensibilization
- Subconcious conflicts
- Chronic disstress syndrome
- Posttraumatic disorders
- Hearing loss
- Metabolic and degenerative factors
THE SOMATIC PATHWAY
- TMJ and jaw muscle dysfunction
- Teeth malocclusion or inflammtion
- C0/1 area and vertebral column dysfunction
- Cranio-sacral disorders
- Cranial nerve irritation
THE OTIC PATHWAY
- Middle ear dysfunctions (ear drum, ossicles, middle ear muscles)
- Inner and outer hair cells dysfunction of the inner ear
- Imbalances of nutritive structures in the inner ear
- Blood vessels, viscosity and metabolite disorders
We describe acute (0-3 months), subacute (3-6 months) and chronic (> 6 months) forms of tinnitus. If secondary reactions to the perception of tinnitus causes emotional reactions with symptoms of the autonomic nerval system, a human beeing is challenged to compensate this influence in life. If the experience of every day life becomes miserable and it is difficult to work a job, we speak of decompensated forms of tinnitus. A decompensated situation represents a second disorder of psychic nature, that does require specific treatment.
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