Mindfulness Incorporated into Tinnitus Treatment for Increased Relief

Tinnitus is a highly individualized issue, which makes it difficult to find a solution on your own. Here at Hearing Associates of Las Vegas, we strive to provide you with a variety of options to help you find relief from your tinnitus. One such option you may not have considered is incorporating mindfulness for increased tinnitus relief.

Research That Supports ‘Mindfulness’ As Treatment for Tinnitus

It has long been understood that lowering stress and actively relaxing are things which can help alleviate tinnitus, but mindfulness—focusing on the present while accepting feelings and sensations—has not been one of the usually recommended things to do. However, a recent study has put mindfulness to the forefront of tinnitus treatment options.

In this study, the researchers worked with 182 adults who suffered from severe tinnitus over the course of 8 weeks. Using Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), the study participants found their tinnitus-related distress was lowered by 50%, and the psychological strain was reduced by 41.2%. With the impressive successfulness of this study, other researchers are looking to test others with tinnitus to see if MBCT is another truly viable tinnitus treatment option.

Other Ways You Can Obtain Relief From Tinnitus

While mindfulness can be helpful when it comes to finding tinnitus relief, you may need more options as a part of your tinnitus treatment plan. Some of the other tinnitus treatment options we offer are:

• Hearing aids with tinnitus support – The use of hearing aids is not only for those with hearing loss. There are some hearing aids with tinnitus support which emits soothing sounds to help cover the sounds of your tinnitus. Our hearing instrument specialists can help you identify what hearing aids would suit your needs best.
• Tinnitus counseling and education – To help you master your tinnitus, we offer one-on-one tinnitus counseling and education so you can address your symptom more fully.
• Tinnitus Relief Studio – A unique form of tinnitus treatment we have pioneered is our Tinnitus Relief Studio, located in our hearing clinic. In this relaxing oasis, you can practice mindfulness and ease your tinnitus.
• Tinnitus treatment devices – If you don’t want to use hearing aids on a daily basis, there are other tinnitus treatment devices which you can use at night or as needed to help you overcome your tinnitus.

If you are interested in these other types of tinnitus treatment and want to learn more, contact us. You can consult with one of our tinnitus specialists and find the right solution for you.