Is Acupuncture good for Ringing in the Ear (a.k.a., “Tinnitus”)?

I get this question all the time.

The short answer is, “Maybe.”

Tinnitus is helped with acupuncture about 50% of the time.

Why Not Acupuncture for Tinnitus?

This is because the cause for tinnitus can be from many things. 

Often nerve damage has taken place.

Sometimes the damage comes from injury, surgery or from too loud of noises over time, like the workplace or loud concerts.

Causes of Tinnitus

• Respiratory infection
• Nerve damage
• Injury
• Stress

Symptoms of Tinnitus

• High pitched or Low pitched ringing in the ear(s)
• buzzing sound
• hissing sound
• humming sound
• Comes and goes or Constant 
• Minor or Severe

When to See a Doctor

• As with anytime you experience something suddenly or severely (or both), see your doctor
• Occurring after Respiratory infection or Cold
• with dizziness
• with hearing loss

If there is hearing loss, waiting to see a doctor may result in more nerve damage (if there is damage) and/or more hearing loss.

Better to see a doctor to be sure before it is too late.

After all, it is one of your five senses.

Transparency in Treatments

This is why I am very honest with people when they ask if I can help with Tinnitus. 

I can try, though do not want to see someone throw their money away if it does not work. 

Of course, when it does work, then it is worth it.

I think it is always important to have transparency when you see anyone about anything.

Getting the upfront possible outcomes makes it easier to decide on whether or not to try acupuncture, or anything in life.

Research Proves Acupuncture Helps with…

What is proven to work is Acupuncture on Pain and Inflammation.

Back pain, headaches, chronic pain, joint pain, muscle pain, period cramps, etc.

Written by Aleesha Ackerman, LAc

Aleesha Ackerman is a certified and state licensed acupuncturist with a Master’s degree in acupuncture. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree from Hamline University. Aleesha owns and operates Aleesha D Acupuncture clinic for Pain and Women’s Health in Anoka, MN.

She became interested in acupuncture and holistic medicine when acupuncture cured her of debilitating migraine pain after an auto collision with a semi-truck. Aleesha specializes in treating acute and chronic pain and Women’s Health. Women come to her everyday with issues such as stress, hot flashes, mood imbalance, low energy and for Cosmetic Acupuncture for wrinkles, crow’s feet, laugh lines and improvement in overall skin tone . Read more about Aleesha and what she specializes in Here.

Patients at Aleesha D Acupuncture say they feel listened to and taken care of.

They are happy to get the much-needed pain and stress relief from their treatments!

Aleesha D Acupuncture is located in historic downtown Anoka at 229 Jackson Street just off Highway 10 with free parking.

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DISCLAIMER

This article is not intended to replace any health care. No information on this site should be relied on to determine medical diagnosis or treatment for a medical condition. As with any health concerns, always be sure to consult your health care provider with any health concerns.

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