Volumes and Issues. Contact Information. Current Issue. Magdalena Sereda 2,3 , D-F. Jurek Olszewski 1 , A,D,G. Busola Adebusoye 2,3 , C. Adam Sobkiewicz 4 , B. Jan Bulla 5,6 , C. Marzena Mielczarek 1 , A,D-G. Marzena Mielczarek. Introduction: Past studies have shown connections between the somatosensory system the neck and temporomandibular joint region and the auditory system.
It is therefore likely that tinnitus patients might benefit from neck therapy. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of physiotherapy of the neck, comprising cervical spine kinesiotherapy and interspinal muscles massage, on subjective tinnitus.
We also investigated the effects of the therapy on the range of cervical spine motion and cervical muscles tension. Material and methods: This was a non-randomised controlled trial. There was also a control group waiting list. Effects of therapy on neck were assessed using two measures: the range of cervical spine movement cervical flexion, cervical rotation, and cervical side bending measured in cm using a tape measure ; and muscle tension β assessed by palpation and graded using a scale of either 0 normal or 1 increased.
Further randomised studies are needed to confirm the positive effects of the therapy on tinnitus and explore the mechanisms leading to improvement. Tinnitus and tinnitus disorder: theoretical and operational definitions an international multidisciplinary proposal. Prog Brain Res, ; 1β Google Scholar. Tinnitus: characteristics, causes, mechanisms, and treatments. J Clin Neurol, ; 5 1 : 11β9.
Tinnitus: causes and clinical management. Lancet Neurol, ; 12 9 : β Lancet, ; β7. Global prevalence and incidence of tinnitus. JAMA Neurol, ; 79 9 : β Quality of life and psychological distress in Portuguese older individuals with tinnitus. Brain Sci, ; 11 7 : A narrative synthesis of research evidence for tinnitus-related complaints as reported by patients and their significant others. Health Qual Life Outcomes, ; 16 1 : Makar SK.
