Easing Tinnitus

If you’ve ever noticed a ringing, humming, or buzzing in your ears that no one else can hear, you’ve had a small taste of tinnitus. For some, it’s a brief distraction. For others, it’s a constant sound that makes sleep, focus, and peace of mind harder to find.

Tinnitus affects around 15–20% of people, most often adults over 40. It is a symptom that something else may be happening in the body. Common causes include hearing loss, exposure to loud noise, circulation issues, ear injuries, or certain medications. While there’s no known cure, holistic therapies like reflexology can offer meaningful support.

Reflexology is based on the idea that points on the feet, hands, and ears correspond to organs and systems throughout the body. By gently stimulating these areas, reflexology encourages circulation, relaxation, and balance, helping the body activate its own healing response.

From a reflexologist’s perspective, tinnitus is often linked to tension, stress, or restricted blood flow in the head and neck. When the nervous system is in overdrive, symptoms can feel more intense. Reflexology sessions help quiet that stress response, calm the body, and ease tightness that may be contributing to the ringing.

While reflexology doesn’t claim to cure tinnitus, many clients report that regular sessions help:

• Lessen the intensity or awareness of ear sounds

• Improve relaxation and sleep

• Ease head, neck, and jaw tension

• Support emotional balance and reduce anxiety

It’s always important to have tinnitus checked by a healthcare professional, but once serious causes are ruled out, reflexology can be a gentle, complementary approach.

Tinnitus often reminds us how much our bodies crave calm. Reflexology creates a space to slow down, listen inward, and restore balance, helping you find a little more quiet, both inside and out.

Written by Marcella Bos

Certified Reflexologist & Reiki Master

Bos Wellness • boswellness.ca