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🎧 Acupuncture and tinnitus: a natural approach that may help to relieve ringing in the ears

Tinnitus, those unwanted noises (whistling, buzzing, clicking
) heard without any external sound source, affects nearly 15% of the population. It can be temporary or chronic, and can greatly affect quality of life: sleep problems, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, irritability


But did you know that acupuncture may help ease these symptoms naturally, with side effects that are uncommon and usually mild when performed by a trained practitioner?

🎯 What is tinnitus?

Tinnitus is an abnormal perception of sound that can affect one or both ears, continuously or intermittently. It is often linked to:

Conventional medical treatment is often limited and does not offer a definitive solution. This is where acupuncture, which comes from Traditional Chinese Medicine, can come in alongside medical care.

🌿 How does acupuncture act on tinnitus?

Acupuncture aims to restore the flow of energy (Qi) and to correct imbalances between the organs according to Chinese medicine.

For tinnitus, sessions can have several aims:

  • Relaxing the nervous system, which is often under chronic tension
  • Improving blood circulation in the head and ears
  • Rebalancing the organs involved in hearing (Kidney, Liver, Spleen)
  • Reducing stress and auditory hypervigilance

The acupuncture points selected vary according to the patient’s profile: how long the symptoms have been present, their intensity, triggering factors, emotional background


📊 What do scientific studies say?

Several studies have looked at acupuncture for hearing problems, with encouraging but still limited results:

  • A 2020 systematic review (Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies) observed a reduction in tinnitus intensity in patients treated with acupuncture.
  • A Chinese study (Zhao et al., 2015) observed a significant improvement in quality of life in patients with chronic tinnitus after 6 acupuncture sessions.

The holistic approach of acupuncture therefore aims to support both the symptom (the noise) and the underlying constitution (stress, tension, circulation
).

đŸ§˜â€â™€ïž Why choose acupuncture for your tinnitus?

✅ Natural, non-invasive method
✅ Personalised treatment
✅ Overall support (sleep, stress, fatigue)
✅ A complementary approach to ENT care

📍 Where can you get support?

We offer acupuncture sessions specialising in support for tinnitus at our two practices:

âžĄïžÂ Aix-en-Provence
âžĄïžÂ Cadenet (Vaucluse)

Each course of treatment begins with a full assessment in order to adapt the protocol to your situation. Support may also include lifestyle or herbal medicine advice if necessary.

📅 Book an appointment

Don’t let tinnitus dominate your daily life. Acupuncture may help to relieve your symptoms, naturally.

📞 Contact us today for a session in Aix-en-Provence or Cadenet.