Acupuncture
and Tinnitus
Tinnitus is a
condition characterized by ringing within the ear when there’s no actual source
of sound present. There may be hope for people with tinnitus with healing
methods like acupuncture, that has been proven to relieve symptoms.
It’s estimated that
upwards of 10-15 percent of the U.S. population suffers from tinnitus. The good
news is that most people tolerate it well, with the condition having only a
slight affect on their normal daily life. However, about 1-2 percent of the
population experience severe cases of tinnitus, affecting their mood, sleep
patterns and even their general health.
Medical experts
continue to debate over what exactly causes tinnitus. There’s some belief that
ototoxic drugs can damage the inner ear, increasing the risk of tinnitus, while
others believe it’s caused by a chemical imbalance within the brain. The
general consensus is that long-term exposure to loud noise can lead to this
condition.
A recent study
conducted by researchers at the Clinic of Tinnitus of the Department of
Otorlarynology Head and Neck Surgery found acupuncture to offer relief of
tinnitus symptoms. Researchers treated 76 patients with either acupuncture or
the placebo called sham acupuncture. While both groups experienced an
improvement in their symptoms, the group that received acupuncture had a
greater improvement in their symptoms, attesting to the effectiveness of
acupuncture.
“We conclude that
there was significant reduction of the counting of the moments pre and post
needling in both the groups, and in the group study the reduction is greater
that in the group control,” wrote the study’s researchers.
How can acupuncture
stop ringing within the ears? When your
body’s natural energies are not flowing correctly, it can lead to a number of
diseases and illnesses, including tinnitus. Licensed acupuncturists are trained
in correcting these blockages by targeting various acupuncture points within
the body’s meridians. When these blockages are fixed, your body can return to
its natural balance.
Bishara Wilson, L.Ac., MSTOM, C.SMA
New York Sports Acupuncture
(888) 375-5444
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