Helping Your Body Tune Out Tinnitus
Intrusive tinnitus can become a significant problem for people whose nervous systems do not allow habituation to occur. The interruption of habituation occurs in a preconscious state of nervous system activity called neuroception.
Neuroception and habituation can be actively retrained, even though they are preconscious processes. ITT is a specific protocol combining sound therapy and self-care techniques to ease the body through the natural habituation process. This process usually takes about 8-12 weeks of actively participating in the protocol before entering the maintenance phase. Our protocol is done in tandem with addressing the underlying cause of the tinnitus. For example, if tinnitus is being caused by a hearing loss, the patient will also wear amplification to address the hearing loss. If the tinnitus is being caused by TMJ, we will work with a dentist who specializes in treating TMJ alongside our therapy.
This comprehensive, personalized approach ensures that each patient receives the right support to promote long-term relief. By addressing both the symptoms and the root cause, we help patients reclaim a sense of calm and control over their tinnitus.
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