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After contracting Tinnitus on a plane flight, nothing helped until friend’s referral to Cranial Osteopathy

Troo Heath-Crew, a furniture designer from Little Venice in London, contracted severe Tinnitus at the age of 45.

“I FIRST experienced it – in my case a persistent low-pitched but loud hum in my right ear – during a flight to Sicily which continued through the holiday. A week or so after getting home I started having really intense dizzy spells and headaches accompanying the moments when my tinnitus was at its worst. The dizziness was brief but totally debilitating as I was convinced I was about to fall.

“When lying down I would get the sensation of spinning so violently that I’d almost be sick. The tinnitus combined with the dizzy spells made it impossible to drive and indeed work, as my job involves operating industrial machinery for milling the timber as well as portable power tools and precision hand tools. A dizzy spell and not hearing the machines would have been hazardous. As I was self-employed at the time, stopping work brought with it a whole set of obvious anxieties, “ she explained.

However, tinnitus is also a condition Troo was very familiar with. Her father was a musician and suffered with it for many years. Her partner and friends are also musicians and it is something she knows is very common in the industry.

She added that due to her familiarity with tinnitus, she may have resigned herself, as so many others do, to just get on and live with it, but the dizziness and sickness were unbearable.

So Troo sought help for both the tinnitus from her GP, who put her on the waiting list for a brain scan, hearing tests and a consultation with an ENT specialist, and as an interim measure, prescribed a medicine to help with the symptoms. However she discovered it was also an anti-psychotic drug and decided to steer clear and look for an alternative treatment and she wad referred to Camilla through a friend.

“After less than ten minutes the horrible pressure in my ears and the low-pitched drone subsided considerably. It was the first relief I’d had. At the end of the session when I had to sit, and then stand up, the dizziness was significantly reduced,” said Troo.

Then she was called to the hospital for the hearing test and consultation, passed the test and managed to stand on one leg without falling over.

“But the ENT specialist diagnosed me with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), a condition, he explained, where crystals form in the inner ear cause disturbances in hearing and balance, and which is often associated with tinnitus.

“He said he would carry out a manoeuvre on me which had a good chance of resolving the problem by displacing the crystals. Basically I had to stand on the examination couch and fall backwards into his arms.

He caught me by my neck, then twisted it abruptly to the left and the right. Apart from nearly throwing up and having to be escorted out to a taxi, I felt worse than ever and Camilla’s great work felt totally undone,” she added.

Troo continued her sessions  with Camilla. By the eighth, both the tinnitus and dizziness had gone completely.

She went on:

“Camilla’s work was very gentle and seemingly subtle, but the results for me were dramatic. She could locate instantly the tightness in certain points of my head, and neck, and ascertained very quickly that the issue was not an isolated ear condition affecting my balance and hearing, but one that was very much tied in with complaints I had had in my neck and shoulders over the course of many years.

“This holistic view made absolute sense to me, something that traditional medicine often overlooks thanks to the emphasis on medical specialisation and the subsequent analysis of parts of the head and body in isolation.”

Camilla said: When it comes to something like Tinnitus, it is rarely mentioned in medical books or texts, or on websites  than cranial can help such a condition. For example, in one article about Chris Martin of Coldplay, it suggests there is no real cure and just advises having natural sounds or a radio on in the background to distract from the noise in the ears.

“I see quite a few people with tinnitus and it’s more common than what you may think. Cranial is an amazing way to loosen the body as it enables you to access all the layers, for example, from the central nervous system and membranes to joints and muscles. If the body is restricted, it’s not going to be able to work properly. It certainly is a viable alternative to more traditional ways of treating tinnitus.”

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Client Reviews

Simone P
Simone P
2024-01-06
I saw Camilla for an ongoing pulsatile tinnitus issue. I was not familiar with cranial osteopathy and as soon as I got to the appointment, I was warmly greeted and a thorough assesment was taken along with my medical history. I was instantly put at ease. I can honestly say that less than ten minutes after Camilla assessed my jaw and started gently releasing tension, the annoying noise in my ear just stopped. This is a remarkable result and I have rebooked to see Camilla. I am so impressed with not only the high level of evidence based practice but the bedside manner, professionalism, follow up care and cleanliness of the treatment room. I would highly recommend Posture Dynamics for any health concerns.
Audrey Langevin
Audrey Langevin
2023-01-21
I went for the first time for a session last week with Camilla because I recently started to suffer from tinnitus, and I must say she is amazing, not to say talented! After the first session I felt like all the big city life stress had left my body, my jaw felt more relaxed, and after a few days I started to get used to the ringing in my right ear. She took time and dedication to help me relieve constant pain (due to posture and stress) in my upper back and joints. At the end I felt soooo relaxed, happier, smiling, almost like walking on clouds! The tinnitus also has become more bearable, as my muscles feel less tense than before. This week I went to a follow up consultation and as a result of the first one, I felt already more relaxed and the pain in my shoulder and neck has started to decrease. Cranial ostheopathy is a first for me but Camilla’s knowledge, empath and kindness are truly helping.
Caroline Lacave
Caroline Lacave
2023-01-06
Camilla is an amazing osteopath. She is empathetic, friendly and so professional . I felt so relaxed after the treatment, like if she reset my body. I will recommend her 200%!
Anna-Marie Sullivan
Anna-Marie Sullivan
2022-12-01
Daren is fantastic, I highly recommend. As a performer it’s important for me to maintain my body and fix any injuries. Daren is always so accommodating at finding a suitable appointment time that fits my schedule and is a brilliant Osteopath with years of experience.
J Bergin
J Bergin
2022-12-01
Would highly recommendation Posture Dynamics / Daren if you have any issues. He listened to my on going long term back, muscular issue - and sat down and discussed a plan of action / timeline to fix/improve my daily quality of life I’ve seen multiple professionals prior to Daren, and he’s the only one that’s been able to fix things.
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sal4755
2022-11-30
Darren is an excellent osteopath with a professional and friendly demeanour. I highly recommend Darren’s services to any one seeking to resolve any muscle pains/aches.
Gillian Brown
Gillian Brown
2022-11-15
If you're looking for someone who knows their stuff and can fix your problem, Daren at Posture Dynamics is the man to go to. Be patient and follow what he says and you'll be sorted. I recommend him unreservedly.
Barry Tranter
Barry Tranter
2022-07-31
I fully recommend seeing Daren. He's calm, knowledgeable and works with you to work though your issues. This was exactly what I needed when I came to him with my back problems. I didn't know where to turn to after receiving very little help from the NHS. Give him a call. I've learned loads about my issues and loads about how to look after it.
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Simon Pitman
2022-07-08
I am midway through the first part of my recovery. I have found Daren to be informative, knowledgeable and skilled. I trust him to guide me in the right direction for my recovery and back to running effectively.
Hazem Hamad
Hazem Hamad
2022-06-29
Daren is a true professional. His knowledge of the musculoskeletal system is extensive and he understands the ramifications of injuries because he’s from a sports background. I have gone from full body muscle tightness and soreness to feeling empowered and much more flexible. Thank you
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