Acupuncure for Tinnitus

Tinnitus (pronounced tin-NY-tus) is a symptom associated with several types of hearing loss.

It is often characterized by a loud ringing, clicking, roaring, or hissing sound in one or both of the ears.

The sound is usually constant and can be loud and disturbing enough to impede daily functioning.

If you've ever had the problem of your ears ringing for a few hours after a loud concert or noise such as a gunshot, then you understand how limiting it can be to not have full use of your ears.

Severe cases of tinnitus make it difficult not only to hear, but also to work and sleep.

Approximately 12 million Americans are living with Tinnitus.

Of these people afflicted with and suffering from these symptoms, more and more are turning away from conventional forms of treatment and trying tinnitus acupuncture instead.

History of Success with Tinnitus and Acupuncture

Acupuncture has been used to treat tinnitus in Asia for centuries, and recently tinnitus acupuncture methods have been gaining popularity in America.

Patients report that using acupuncture to treat their tinnitus is very effective in reducing their symptoms.

Patients who show the most improvements were those who responded well to treatment for tinnitus that included a combination of acupuncture, herbs, and changes in lifestyle and daily routines.

Benefits of Tinnitus Acupuncture

If you are at all familiar with the way acupuncture works, then it should really come as no surprise that tinnitus acupuncture would prove to be beneficial for treating tinnitus.

Acupuncture is often most successful when used for treatment for chronic symptoms that have failed to respond to more conventional methods of treatment.

This is partly due to the fact that acupuncture treats the underlying medical issue, as opposed to just managing the symptoms.

Also, acupuncture is heavily rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, which focuses on the individual as a whole and not just one or two parts.

This way of thinking explains why acupuncturists will often prescribe herbal supplements, changes in diet, specific exercise programs, and alterations to a patients' daily routine during the course of tinnitus acupuncture.

One thing your acupuncturist won't prescribe is heavy duty, addictive prescription pain killers that are full of side effects.

Talk With Your Doctor

If you've been diagnosed with tinnitus, or suspect you may be suffering from any or all of the symptoms listed above, talk with your healthcare practitioner and schedule an appointment with an audiologist.

Be sure to ask both doctors about the benefits of receiving tinnitus acupuncture treatment as an alternative to conventional hearing loss treatments.