Tinnitus is the perception of sound when no external sound is present. People often describe it as ringing, buzzing, hissing, or humming in one or both ears. While tinnitus is frequently associated with hearing-related conditions, not all tinnitus originates solely from the auditory system. A form known as somatic tinnitus is influenced by musculoskeletal factors beyond the ear, particularly the neck and jaw.
Some individuals notice that the volume or pitch of their tinnitus changes when they clench their jaw, turn their head, or apply pressure to muscles in the face or neck. Others find that their tinnitus becomes more…
