Tinnitus, also referred to as ringing in the ears, is often characterized by the ringing, hissing, humming, whistling, thumping and roaring sounds in the ear. This troublesome condition impacts an estimated 50 million Americans; two million among them are so debilitated by this condition that they cannot function normally.
At present time, many conditions are believed to cause tinnitus, including damage to the inner ear’s nerve, cardiovascular disease, head and neck trauma, allergies, as well as over 200 medications.
Just as the exact cause of tinnitus remains unknown, so does a cure or treatment. Hearing aids, cochlear implants, relaxation techniques, as well as acupuncture, cranio-sacral therapy, and hypnosis bring relief to some sufferers, but there is currently no treatment that is equally effective for everyone.
New research conducted in Germany, however, shows that a certain kind of music therapy can decrease the level of ear ringing in some patients. Personalized music therapy is believed to be beneficial for some people as it allows the areas of the brain responsible for tinnitus to reorganize.
To learn more about how personalized music therapy benefits those with tinnitus, visit: Music to Your Ears? Study Shows Music Therapy May Reduce Tinnitus
