Treating Tinnitus with Acupuncture

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Did you know acupuncture is effective in reducing the loudness and severity of tinnitus?

Tinnitus is commonly described as a ringing in the ears, but it also can sound like roaring, clicking, hissing or buzzing—and can be unpleasant and disorienting for the 32% of U.S. adults who report experiencing it.

But a study published in the National Library of Medicine found that acupuncture was an effective means for reducing symptoms.

How do we accomplish this? There is a point located along the hairline near the temple, one on each side of the head. Acupressure and acupuncture practitioners refer to this point as ST 8 or “touwei.”

Get in touch to learn more about how acupuncture can help with tinnitus and other chronic conditions, from sciatica and carpal tunnel to plantar fasciitis.