Reflexology

[Labasheeda]

I've been advised that Reflexology can ease and even eradicate my T, has anyone ever tried this ?

[TinnitusUKPat Partner]

Hi Labasheeda

We've had reflexology demonstration sessions at one of our previous Tinnitus Expo events, in Birmingham, back in 2018.

The benefits it may have for people extend mostly to helping them to relax, reduce their stress levels and this in turn may help them pay less attention to tinnitus.

As is the case with a lot of complementary therapies, there isn't a tremendous amount of research or quality case studies to draw from which would demonstrate the absolute results people do want. It's a subjective therapy for a condition whose impact can be very subjective and individual.

[Labasheeda in reply to TinnitusUKPat]

BTAPat, thank you, that is really helpful.

[bridgeit]

Hi Labasheeda,my experience agrees completely with BTAPat's post. Any kind of relaxation therapy to reduce stress might help with tinnitus (T) habituation. It won't make the noise stop but it might change how we react to it. Beware of any marketing info anywhere that suggests (or even promises) to 'eradicate' T with any kind of therapy or supplement. Assertions and promises won't be evidence-based and the products on offer unlikely to work. Sadly, too many online products are designed to fleece the desperate.

The BTA website, tinnitus.org.uk/ , is full of good advice about T habituation and has lots of audio material available for download too.

Before forking out (lots of cash) regularly to pay complementary therapists, such as a reflexologist, in an attempt specifically to alleviate T, think about listening to some meditation material first (if you haven't already). Some are designed specifically to focus on T, such as material on the BTA website, or there's other stuff such as the MP3 available from Hypnoworld for £6.99. It doesn't involve swallowing anything, including hype, and is harmless. If training the mind to relax helps to alleviate a stress reaction to T, that's great. Bear in mind though that while relaxation techniques might work for some people, they won't for others. There's no magic bullet for T.

Here's the web ref for a self-hypnosis/relaxation MP3/CD (£6.99):

hypnoticworld.com/downloads...

Online material is generally cheaper than one session with any therapist.

I hope you do find something that helps you manage your T.

[Labasheeda in reply to bridgeit]

Thank you Bridgeit.As I have a couple relaxation techniques that work for me i.e. relaxation apps, yoga, running to mention but a few, I'll give the Reflexology a miss.

I really appreciate your feedback.

[Cool-human]

Good afternoon.. alternative therapies help alleviate your Spikes etc. But their No Magic Bullet. I’ve had reflexology, Acupuncture, it Can break the arduous loop Of Tinnitus.Anything that makes you feel in a state of well-being is productive…🙌..

Stay positive, But don’t spend all your money searching for A Magic Bullet ( imho)

Excercise.

& keeping a journal has helped me, but I’m still up & down like a YO-YO. 😊..

Stay positive & try keep anxiety at arms length, give yourself extra time if you can to get through your days.

The app OTO. Is quite beneficial….

Have a peaceful day.

Regards Daniel…🙌

[PeteCatton]

Yes I tried it many years ago it didn't help the Tinnitus or long standing ankle pain. But a very relaxing therapy.