{"id":2008,"date":"2020-01-24T13:43:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-24T18:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.entofathens.com\/?p=2008"},"modified":"2020-01-29T14:29:34","modified_gmt":"2020-01-29T19:29:34","slug":"can-meditation-help-tinnitus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.entofathens.com\/can-meditation-help-tinnitus\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Meditation Help Tinnitus?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever been bothered by a buzzing or ringing in your ear, you\u2019re not alone. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ata.org\/understanding-facts\/demographics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">American Tinnitus Association<\/a>, more than 45 million Americans experience tinnitus, and 20 percent of those are bothered on a regular basis.&nbsp;<\/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\" src=\"https:\/\/www.entofathens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/meditation.jpg\" alt=\"Man meditating on a mountain \" class=\"wp-image-2009\" width=\"493\" height=\"328\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The perception of a ringing in the ear is known as tinnitus. While a common problem, it is a symptom of an underlying condition rather than a condition itself. Common causes include age-related hearing loss, ear injury or a circulatory system disorder.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tinnitus\nsounds different to every person. Most report the phantom noise they hear as a:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Buzzing<\/li><li>Ringing<\/li><li>Roaring<\/li><li>Clicking<\/li><li>Hissing&nbsp;<\/li><li>Humming<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The sound can\nvary in pitch and may be heard in one or both ears. The ringing may be present\nall the time, interfering with your ability to concentrate, or may come and\ngo.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treating Tinnitus&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entofathens.com\/hearing-balance\/hearing-loss\/tinnitus\/\">tinnitus<\/a> cannot be cured, there are a number of treatment options available to help you manage your symptoms. Common treatment options include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Hearing aids<\/li><li>Noise suppression&nbsp;<\/li><li>Medications<\/li><li>Lifestyle and home remedies<\/li><li>Coping and support<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to meditate with tinnitus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many are\nturning to alternative treatment options to help manage their tinnitus. A\ncommon option is meditation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The process\nis simple: sit in a comfortable, upright posture and relax. Clear your mind of\nany thoughts while you breathe in and out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t Move<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Remaining\nstill tells your body that all is well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t Scratch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you notice\na distraction, such as an itch, acknowledge the discomfort. Sit with the\ndiscomfort. Often, the uncomfortable feeling will quiet down on its own.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t Engage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Try to clear your\nmind. If thoughts do emerge, note and acknowledge them, but don\u2019t interact.\nCounting your breaths in and out is one way to keep your mind busy while still\nresting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Noticing your\nthoughts and working to clear your mind is a normal part of the medication\nprocess.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What makes it effective?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Those with\ntinnitus who have tried meditation report that the ringing in their ears\nsubsides during the exercise, despite the fact that they are sitting in a\nsilent room. This change occurs suddenly at first, but after a few sessions\ntheir body anticipates the relief.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tinnitus is very personal and what works for some may not work for you. Contact the experts at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entofathens.com\/about-us\/\">ENT of Athens<\/a> to learn more about your tinnitus treatment options.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve ever been bothered by a buzzing or ringing in your ear, you\u2019re not alone. According to the American Tinnitus Association, more than 45 million Americans experience tinnitus, and 20 percent of those are bothered on a regular basis.&nbsp; What Is Tinnitus? 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