Archive for the ‘Hyperacusis’ Category

Retraining Therapy

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

merges counseling, and acoustic therapy to bring down a patient’s reaction to hyperacusis. In this therapy, the patient is taught to consider sound in a positive manner.

Reflexology

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

acts on the principle that obstruction of energy pathway leads to illness or imbalance, so pressing on certain points may help achieve better health. Acting upon the ear, cervical spine and neck reflex points on hands or feet might help one get relief from hyperacusis. (more…)

Relaxation and meditation

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

Although hyperacusis is not a psychological problem, but it does evoke matters that are psychological in nature. Stress, depression, anxiety are some of the few conditions that plague a person suffering from hyperacusis. Relaxation and meditation helps fight these conditions. (more…)

Relaxation Tapes

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

is another form of sound therapy, which helps improve the tolerance of sound. It is not a cure but helps in improving the quality of life. (more…)

Pilates

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

is a kind of exercise. Many patients have claimed to have found relief from hyperacusis after doing pilates. (more…)

Psychological Help

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

it has been noticed that hyperacusis is generally followed by either anxiety or depression which makes the health of a patient even worse. In such a case, visiting a psychologist or psychiatrist might help, as they counsel a patient to ignore hyperacusis rather than get obsessed about it. (more…)

Oil of Helichrysum

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

is believed to be highly beneficial. Massage the oil gently, as instructed. (more…)

Neuromonics Tinnitus Treatment (NTT)

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

Patients suffering from hyperacusis have also benefited from this therapy. It has five clear-cut steps, at the end of which patients find relief from hyperacusis. (more…)

Maskers/ Sound Generators

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

discipline the nervous system to endure sound. The device looks like a hearing aid, and is reset every month.

Massage

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

Some people suggest massage to get relief from hyperacusis, as massage helps in the circulation of blood, provides psychological relief, and induces sleep. (more…)