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Tinnitus will go away after this exercise.
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Key takeaways
Key wellness strategies / self-care & productivity tips
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Do a focused, consistent exercise plan for tinnitus (3–4 weeks)
- Perform the set of exercises daily for 3–4 weeks
- Use the exercises on one ear first, then repeat on the other
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Track progress with a simple self-rating
- Rate tinnitus intensity on a 0–10 scale (0 = none, 10 = worst)
- Write it down to compare after 3–4 weeks
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Aim to break a stress–tension vicious cycle
- Reduce stressors where possible (stress increases muscle tension)
- Recognize that worsening tinnitus can also affect:
- sleep quality
- focus and concentration
- overall nervous system exhaustion
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Prioritize sleep as a healing lever
- Try to sleep 8–9 hours
- If sleep is difficult, consider seeing a sleep specialist
Exercise methodology (ear muscle / trigger point approach)
Warm-up / circulation prep
- Place your palm against the ear
- Do 30 circular movements forward
- Then do 30 circular movements backward
Work trigger points around the ear (edge-of-pain technique)
- Use middle and ring fingers to press and work the superior auricular + temporoparietal area
- Press at the edge of tolerable discomfort (not relaxed; pain should be manageable)
- Do 30 circular reps above the ear
- Then move 1–2 cm forward and do another 30 reps
Anterior ear muscle
- Starting at the tragus, move forward
- Press and do 30 circular movements in one direction
Posterior ear muscle
- Place fingers behind the ear (scalp area)
- Do circular movements at the tolerable edge of discomfort
- More pain can indicate trigger points; painless/smooth movement suggests fewer/no triggers
Progression schedule (4-week ramp)
- Week 1: 30 movements (each targeted area set)
- Week 2: 40 movements
- Week 3: 50 movements
- Week 4: 60 movements
- Repeat on both sides
When to seek medical care
- If no improvement, the speaker advises consulting a doctor and investigating other causes.
Expected outcome (as stated)
- The approach is claimed to help in 80–85% of cases:
- tinnitus decreases or disappears
Presenters / sources
- Dr. Artem Pak (rehabilitation doctor and chiropractor; channel presenter)
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