Tinnitus Due to "Touchy" Nerves May Find Help with Acupuncture
Rock concert goers complaining of ringing in the ears when the show ends may find a solution to the phantom sounds through acupuncture. According to researchers at the University of Michigan (UM), nerves that sense touch in the face and neck might be responsible for the post-concert noises in the head that remain long after the show has ended.
These “touchy” nerves sense the increased activity of the brain when hearing cells are damaged. According to the UM study, “Hyperactivity of these touch-sensing neurons likely plays an important role in tinnitus, often called “ringing in the ears.” While the findings of their research were conducted on animals, the scientists postulate that treatments such as acupuncture targeted on the nerves of the head and neck may provide relief for certain individuals suffering from tinnitus.
In an upcoming issue of Quiet Times Tinnitus Newsletter, tinnitus expert Barry Keate will provide a detailed review of this fascinating new study.
Brent Curtis – Editor
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Rock concert goers complaining of ringing in the ears when the show ends may find a solution to the phantom sounds through acupuncture. According to researchers at the University of Michigan (UM), nerves that sense touch in the face and neck might be responsible for the post-concert noises in the head that remain long after the show has ended.
These “touchy” nerves sense the increased activity of the brain when hearing cells are damaged. According to the UM study, “Hyperactivity of these touch-sensing neurons likely plays an important role in tinnitus, often called “ringing in the ears.” While the findings of their research were conducted on animals, the scientists postulate that treatments such as acupuncture targeted on the nerves of the head and neck may provide relief for certain individuals suffering from tinnitus.
In an upcoming issue of Quiet Times Tinnitus Newsletter, tinnitus expert Barry Keate will provide a detailed review of this fascinating new study.
Brent Curtis – Editor
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July 30th, 2008 at 11:26 am
Brent – I would be very interested in this as i have thought about trying acupuncture. When will Barry’s article be out?
Thanks,
Dan
July 30th, 2008 at 2:20 pm
Barry’s review of the clinical study will run in the September issue of “Quiet Times” Tinnitus Newsletter. To subscribe to Quiet Times, enter you email on the right-hand column of our homepage:
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September 16th, 2008 at 6:01 am
Thank you for the article on overactive facial nerves contributing to tinnitus. I am a musician with noise induced tinnitus and hearing loss. I now wear custom ear plugs to protect my remaining hearing ability. I have noticed an increased sensitivity in my skin to sound and this I believe has helped me to “hear” music better, in that I can feel the sound waves and my brain is able to relay the information resulting in an improvement in my ability to hear music.
I have tried accupunture and unfortunately there was no improvement after 11 treatments so I discontinued the treatments.