I blame 100K+ motorcycle miles without ear plugs. I finally started wearing ear plugs while riding around 1998 or so. Constant. About 1100-1200 Hz, both ears, about NC30-34 level. At least the two ears are in phase most of the time. It only annoys me when I get the beat frequency between the two ears. Most of the time I can ignore it, but its always there.
I saw part of that video and tried it, but it didn't work for me. I thought I would watch the entire video another time, to see if I did something wrong, and try it again.
I tried it, and it seemed to make a marginal difference for a few minutes. Then again, I didn't do the snap, I just tapped.
i'm wondering what would happen if i did that twice a day for a week or 2. starting the experiment today.
Have had it for a long time; lots of loud fun stuff in the USMC for 21 years, and race bikes since I was a kid amongst other things..... Nothing to do about it, however I have noticed to be careful about what meds to take. For instance, Vitamin M or Tylenol is ok, though Aleve will set it off something fierce. Guinness seems to dull it down a bit though...
I only get it on rare occasions, usually with dehydration. The hands over ears thump on the base of the skull thing usually fixes it. I think trying to maintain an exceptional level of hydration for a couple weeks would be worth a shot.
Seriously, I avoid reading about it or researching it, because that just reminds me it's there, and there's nothing I can do about it!
I have some degree of damage from concerts, car stereos, bikes, etc., but the ringing is pretty mild. Like others have mentioned, if I turn up the car radio when a good song comes on, my brain makes me dial it back down in short order.
The snap technique can sometimes improve if you do some neck stretches; put one hand over your head and gently pull your head towards your shoulder. Relax your shoulder while you do it. Do it each side for a few seconds. When you’re doing the snap technique, press in and up to the crown of your head with your pinky fingers and down towards the curve of your skull then up “underneath” it with your thumbs so you are pressing on the occipital ridge. Don’t put too much pressure with the pad of your thumb, use even pressure through the length of it. A lot of strain can be put in these areas due to ear strain, stress, gravity, etc. You can also gently massage the area with the heel of your palm. Press up gently and Work up and down and side to side. U don’t need much pressure. I am a massage therapist and many of my clients have relief when we focus on work around their sacrum, glutes, and lower back areas. Tinnitus can be caused by strain on your spine too! Chiropractors can help relieve some of the tension if you hold a lot, but it’s recommended to follow up with light exercise or massage. I broke my sacrum so I get adjusted about twice a month. I always suggest working on exercises that strengthen your lower back and erector muscles. Yoga helps a lot. Finding a sports massage therapist in your area is a great idea.
“I am a massage therapist and many of my clients have relief when we focus on work around their sacrum, glutes, and lower back areas.” Am I the only one who thought they saw “scrotum” instead of “sacrum” when first reading that?
Wow, I am not alone! The driving with windows down, note being able to hear a discussion with background noise and the at night trying to sleep thing. Ive been careful with using hearing protection for the last 20 or so years(now 52) but I guess that was not soon enough. I've got ringing in both ears, left seems worse. I have not had my hearing tested for quite some time.
