Hey Everyone,
Have you noticed your ears feeling plugged, full, or under pressure lately?
We’ve seen several patients over the last week dealing with sinus congestion and ear pressure—and with our changing Arizona weather, that’s not too surprising.
One option we sometimes use in the office is an ear adjustment (or Eustachian tube release).
A quick anatomy lesson: your Eustachian tube is a small passage that connects the middle ear to the back of your nose and throat. Its job is to equalize pressure and allow fluid to drain. When that tube isn’t opening well—often during allergies, sinus congestion, weather changes, altitude changes, or after a cold—you may notice:
• Ear pressure or fullness
• Muffled hearing
• Clicking or popping sensations
• Mild discomfort with pressure changes
• Congestion-related ear symptoms
This simple adjustment gently stretches the surrounding tissues and encourages the tube to open and equalize pressure. Sometimes patients even hear or feel a little “pop”—similar to what happens when your ears clear on an airplane.
The treatment itself is quick and comfortable, and many patients notice relief right away.
(As always—persistent ear pain, fever, drainage, significant hearing loss, dizziness, or symptoms that aren’t improving should be evaluated medically.)
If your ears have been feeling plugged lately, let us know at your next visit—we’d be happy to see if this could help.
Patient progression:
Visit #1: “That felt weird… do the other ear!”
Future visits: “Everything feels good today… but don’t forget my ears.”
Have a great weekend!
Your Foothills Chiropractic Team
PS: We open at 8am Friday and can get you in before the weekend starts. Call 480-488-1282 to schedule, or just walk in.
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