New research proves sound modulation therapy can aid tinnitius symptoms

A breakthrough study in the Uk has been proven to reduce symptoms of Tinnitus.

New research on Tinnitus suggests that sound therapy may help alleviate symptoms of the condition, potentially reducing its impact on daily life. The news of this breakthrough was announced earlier this week by a research team at Newcastle University, led by Dr. Ekaterina Yukhnovich.

Dr. Yukhnovich and her research team have found an accessible form of sound modulation therapy, which has been proven to be an effective way of reducing symptoms of tinnitus. People who suffer from Tinnitus have symptoms of an unsettling ringing, buzzing, and hissing sound in their ear caused by damage to the eardrum. It is a very common from musicians,  people who work closely around loud music, including production crews, as well as music lovers who attend events like a festival, or single gigs.

In Dr. Yukhnovich’s research, she found that people who participated in the study with Tinnitus symptoms improved their conditions with music therapy. This sound modulation therapy involves those with tinnitus listening to modified sounds for one hour a day across six weeks. During this time, the researchers would have had the participants listen to sounds that were engineered to affect the “synchronised neural activity” associated with the condition.

The result was shocking. It was uncovered that playing these sounds repeatedly helped make the tinnitus become 10% quieter for a number of people. Although there is no cure yet, this is a step in the direction of making those who live with Tinnitus less affected by the ongoing symptoms.

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It has been recorded by Tinnitus UK that an estimated 8 million people will be affected by Tinnitus in the UK by the end of 2025. Treatment for this is not readily available to those affected, and it has been revealed that people can wait up to three years for treatment by the NHS.

This means that one-in-seven British adults and one-in-30 children are affected by tinnitus today. Many famous DJ’s and musicians have come out and shared their stories about being affected by Tinnitus including Alesso, Martin Garrix, Dom Dolla, and more. This is why many people encourage the use of earplugs for those who regularly attend concerts or are surrounded by loudspeakers to protect their eardrums from damage. Whether you utilize a brand that specializes in ear protection like Loop or Hears, it is important to protect your hearing, as Tinnitus is permanent and has no cure yet. Make sure to check out Tinnitus UK, an organisation that brings awareness and aid to those affected by Tinnitus in the UK.

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My favorite thing in the whole world is music and after hearing “One” by Swedish House Mafia for the first time in 2014, I was hooked on EDM. Dance music has been a large part of who I am and will always be searching for new ways to incorporate it in my life. The pure bliss that I feel from live shows is a feeling I never want to stop chasing (iykyk). Some of my favorite artists include Flume, Rüfüs Du Sol, Mindchatter, Gorgon City, Prospa 🙂

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