The conscious perception of sound—such as ringing, buzzing, clicking, or hissing—in one or both ears in the absence of an external acoustic stimulus.
The conscious perception of sound—such as ringing, buzzing, clicking, or hissing—in one or both ears in the absence of an external acoustic stimulus.
Clinical Context: Audiological evaluation rules out acoustic neuroma, noise-induced sensorineural hearing loss, or ototoxic medication side effects.
Diagnostic Consideration: Somatosensory (cervicogenic) tinnitus occurs when the dorsal cochlear nucleus receives aberrant somatosensory signals from the upper cervical spine or TMJ.
C1 and C2 spinal nerves project directly into the auditory pathway. Releasing upper neck compression often quietens or modulates somatosensory tinnitus.
The cranio-cervical junction (where the skull meets the Atlas and Axis vertebrae) is the primary structural crossroads of the central nervous system. When misalignment occurs here, it can create mechanical traction on the brainstem, impede venous drainage, and disturb autonomic balance. Hope Southlake uses calculated 3D digital imaging to gently reposition these vertebrae without any twisting, popping, or cracking.
Your headaches almost always begin as tightness or an ache at the base of your neck. Over the next hour, that ache creeps up the back of your head, over your crown, and lodges behind one of your eyes.
Read Symptom Guide →Related SymptomYour ENT, neurologist, and MRI results all came back "completely normal," yet you live every day feeling foggy, disoriented, and as if you could tip over at any moment.
Read Symptom Guide →Related SymptomOne of your ears feels constantly plugged, muffled, or full of pressure, like you just stepped off an airplane. Popping your ears doesn’t help, and a persistent ringing sound fills the silence.
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After suffering from multiple concussions, a serious back injury, and finding no answers in the traditional medical system, Dr. Kramer discovered upper cervical care. This personal journey fueled his passion for bringing precise, individualized care to the Southlake community.
"We understand how discouraging it is to keep searching for answers and still not feel like yourself. You deserve clarity and a precise path forward."
Advanced testing and examination help determine if upper cervical care is right for you.
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"Dr Kramer was my answer to constant, severe headaches which were caused by my neck. He identified the issue, and got things working properly again. The relief has been incredible. I'm so grateful."
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Hope Upper Cervical Spine Center
500 N Carroll Ave Suite 110
Southlake, TX 76092
Phone: (972) 638-0994
This indicates somatosensory tinnitus, where the nerves in your neck share pathways with auditory processing centers in the brainstem.
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