Eustachian Tube Dysfunction ETD Exercises and Massage Techniques for Ear Fullness

If you suffer from clogged ears that feel plugged or a fullness that is difficult to clear, this video and my ETD Q&A video are great places to start. A lot of people report muffled hearing, popping or clicking in the ears or even have tinnitus or ringing in the ears that has been helped by these simple exercises focused on eustachian tube dysfunction. I am often asked if people should fly in a airplane with ETD and the inability to clear their ears with altitude. This can sometimes result in pain in the ears and even damage. So, proceed with caution and perform these ear exercises 2 times per day.There is no promise here but a lot of clinical success. These exercises may help resolve ETD and they are an adjunct to our in-office therapy.For help from Dr Fields using the Modified Muncie Technique, Endonasal Cranial Adjusting and other modalities check out: https://fieldsfamilychiro.com/conditions-helped/eustachian-tube-dysfunction-muncie/For more info on other modalities, look at the ETD Q&A video:https://youtu.be/Gp0toF7n_wAHere is a link to the 2006 study on an acupuncture point that helps with tinnitus:https://www.scielo.br/j/rboto/a/nG9NCCCCrMBkrKMsL8c5xZf/?lang=ptThe directions for this point in the study were "The ACP point used in the patients in the Study Group is located 6.5 cm above the apex of the ear in the temporo-parietal region." I mention OIL PULLING in the video. This is to help pull mucus away from the nasopharynx where the opening of your Eustachian Tube is and it's helped a lot of my patients. This oil is a bit pricey but it works so well: https://amzn.to/2wlnzxpDr. Fields practices in Northern California and can be reached for in-person or telehealth appointments at www.fieldsfamilychiro.com by clicking on "Book Online". TMD or Temporomandibular Dysfunction or jaw issues can play a role in ear problems as they are closely related. Also, try our TMJ videos for possible help with your ears:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EM18snVgV_cTMJ Exercises #1https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MS4O2dbCJc8TMJ Exercises #2https://youtu.be/o_mHqmmUgM8TMJ Exercises #3https://youtu.be/8qh6DjXJxTQTMJ Exercises #4https://youtu.be/_CRRC-hnZAcTMJ Exercises #50:00 Start:07 Circular massage between the eyes:50 Windscreen Point- Ear lobe circular pinching and rolling massage:56 Ear Gate- Tragus massage for tinnitus, headaches and ETD2:18 Massage in front of the ears with long hold3:12 Hairline Curve- Massage temples4:40 Daith massage6:14 Jaw wiggling 6:57 Occipital Lifts8:25 Ear pulling while yawning9:05 Pulling ears while mouthing vowel sounds9:25 Pinch nose, drink water, valsalva, yawn and swallow