{"id":987,"date":"2020-02-07T02:27:16","date_gmt":"2020-02-07T10:27:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hearingadvancement.com\/?p=987"},"modified":"2020-11-13T09:08:20","modified_gmt":"2020-11-13T17:08:20","slug":"can-tinnitus-be-treated-with-meditation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hearingadvancement.com\/can-tinnitus-be-treated-with-meditation\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Tinnitus Be Treated with Meditation?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Tinnitus\nis the perception of a ringing in the ear. While common \u2013 nearly 20 percent of\npeople in the U.S. experience this phantom ringing \u2013 the treatment options are\nlimited. More people are turning to unconventional treatments, like meditation,\nto find relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Tinnitus?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/hearingadvancement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/meditation.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-988\" width=\"388\" height=\"258\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthyhearing.com\/report\/52976-Tinnitus-and-meditation-a-success-story\">Tinnitus<\/a> sufferers hear sounds that are not present. These sounds vary person to person but are often described as a ringing, buzzing, hissing, roaring, humming or clicking. The noises can vary in pitch, can be heard in one or both ears and may be present all the time or come and go. Some experience severe enough tinnitus that sounds interfere with their ability to concentrate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many\nhealth conditions include tinnitus in their list of possible symptoms. The most\ncommon causes include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hearingadvancement.com\/hearing-loss-overview\/\">Hearing loss<\/a><\/li><li>Exposure to loud noise<\/li><li>Earwax blockage<\/li><li>Ear bone changes&nbsp;<\/li><li>Meniere\u2019s disease&nbsp;<\/li><li>TMJ disorder<\/li><li>Head or neck injuries<\/li><li>Acoustic neuroma<\/li><li>Eustachian tube dysfunction<\/li><li>Medications<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Is Tinnitus Treated?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Determining\nthe cause of your symptoms is essential when putting together a treatment plan.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your\naudiologist will perform a series of hearing exams, a physical exam, a movement\ntest and may even order imaging tests. Unfortunately for most, the cause is\nnever determined.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When\nthe cause is either unknown or cannot be corrected, tinnitus treatment is\nfocused on managing the tinnitus symptoms to make them less noticeable.\nTreatment options include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">White Noise Machines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These machines produce environmental sounds such as ocean\nwaves or falling rain. Some find success with items they already have around\ntheir home like fans and air&nbsp;conditioners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hearing Aids<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nearly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hearingloss.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/HLAA_HearingLoss_Facts_Statistics.pdf?pdf=FactStats\">90\npercent of those with tinnitus also experience hearing loss<\/a>. Turning your hearing aid up\ncan help drown out the ringing in the ear.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Masking Devices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These devices are worn in the ear like a hearing aid and\nemit a continuous, low-level white noise to help suppress tinnitus.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tinnitus Retraining<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A wearable device is programmed to produce tonal music to\nmask the specific frequencies of your tinnitus. With the addition to\ncounseling, this device is able to help you stop focusing on the\ntinnitus.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medication&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While drugs cannot treat tinnitus, some can help reduce the\nseverity of symptoms or complications. Tricyclic antidepressants, such as amitriptyline\nand nortriptyline, as well as Xanax, have shown some success.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lifestyle Changes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For some, lifestyle changes can make tinnitus symptoms less\nbothersome. This involves avoiding irritants, covering up the noise, managing\nstress and reducing alcohol consumption.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meditation&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When other treatments fail to provide adequate relief, many look to alternative treatments, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthyhearing.com\/report\/52976-Tinnitus-and-meditation-a-success-story\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"meditation (opens in a new tab)\">meditation<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The process is simple: sit in a comfortable and upright\nposture and relax. Breathe in and out and try to clear your mind of any\nthoughts. There are three rules:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Don\u2019t move. Stillness tells your body that everything is fine.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Don\u2019t scratch. If you notice a distraction, acknowledge the discomfort but sit with it. The uncomfortable feeling will often subside on its own.<\/li><li>Don\u2019t engage with your thoughts. Try to clear your mind. If thoughts come through, notice them but don\u2019t interact.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This last step is the hardest. Counting breaths can keep\nyour mind busy so it can rest.&nbsp; Thinking is normal. If you find yourself doing\nso, notice your thoughts and work to clear your mind again.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It may take a few sessions for you to see any difference in\nyour tinnitus. Soon you will be able to relax into stillness. And even in a\nsilent room, your tinnitus will fade away.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now is the time to do something about your tinnitus. Contact the experts at <a href=\"https:\/\/hearingadvancement.com\/about-us\/\">Hearing Advancement Center<\/a> to learn more about the available treatments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tinnitus is the perception of a ringing in the ear. While common \u2013 nearly 20 percent of people in the U.S. experience this phantom ringing \u2013 the treatment options are limited. More people are turning to unconventional treatments, like meditation, to find relief. What Is Tinnitus? Tinnitus sufferers hear sounds that are not present. These&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":988,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"(425) 485-8430|While tinnitus is common,treatment options are limited. 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