Tinnitus can cause hearing discomfort, stress, and sleep disturbances in daily life. At La Clinique Naturelle in Geneva, we offer support through sophrology, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), and breathing, relaxation, and visualization exercises to calm the nervous system, restore internal energy balance, and help you regain peace of mind, restful sleep, and a greater tolerance for sounds.
What is tinnitus?
Tinnitus is a parasitic noise (ringing, buzzing, whistling, etc.) that affects one or both ears. They are heard in the ear or in the head, and are very unpleasant for the sufferer. They can last from a few minutes (after a concert, for example) to hours or years (known as chronic tinnitus). For a proportion of the population (between 10 and 18% in Switzerland), they are chronic, and therefore have a very detrimental effect on the quality of life of the sufferer.
What could be the cause?
There are two types of tinnitus:
- Subjective tinnitus - which accounts for 99% of tinnitus sufferers. In this case, the source is not in the ear, but rather due to abnormal nerve cell activity in the brain. Their causes are not yet well defined, but they are often correlated with a pathology (impaired hearing, auditory trauma, inner ear disorders, cervical or lower jaw problems, hypertension, diabetes, hormonal disorders...). Chronic stress can also trigger tinnitus.
- Objective tinnitus - very rare. It is caused by a real sound source.
When should you see a doctor?
The sudden onset of tinnitus calls for an urgent consultation with your ear, nose and throat doctor to identify the cause. If it's a simple earwax plug, the problem is easily treated. Otherwise, a number of therapies may be appropriate to alleviate and possibly eliminate tinnitus. Prompt treatment will improve the chances of success.
Perceived noise can be very annoying and significantly alter the quality of life of tinnitus sufferers. They can cause nervous disorders such as stress, sleep problems (insomnia)...
In addition to potential medical treatment, it may be appropriate to explore a therapeutic approach (osteopathy, traditional Chinese medicine).
Sophrology can help you limit the impact on the mind by working on the ability to live better with tinnitus.
Tinnitus: How can sophrology help?
Sophrology is a marvellous tool for supporting tinnitus sufferers, with tailor-made protocols carefully prepared by the practitioner after a thorough history has been taken with the patient. This allows you to be accompanied in the problem that corresponds to you.
Here are just a few examples of how sophrology can significantly improve quality of life:
- Hyperacusis - learn to live with the sounds and noises around you more serenely, to manage pain more easily, and to regain confidence in your body's ability not to reactivate its self-preservation reflexes.
- Ménière's syndrome - although the causes are still unclear, it is now well known that stress and fatigue act as triggering factors. In this case, as in the case of hyperacusis, you can play an active part in your recovery with sophrology. The aim of our carefully prepared protocol is to help you live more serenely with crises. To achieve this, we'll suggest exercises to help you release anxiety and regain confidence in your body, so that you no longer feel negatively about future attacks.
- Hearing aids - get to grips with your new hearing aid and experience this sometimes negatively perceived transition with peace of mind and confidence.
- Difficulty falling asleep and sleeping - Insomnia Insomnia
- Isolation - regain calm more easily and regain confidence and hope, so that you can emerge from the situation with greater serenity and self-esteem.
- Stress– It can cause tinnitus, but it can also be triggered by tinnitus itself due to its impact on daily life and mood. In both cases, a specific treatment plan is developed with the therapist.
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Tinnitus: How Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help You?
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a holistic approach to managing tinnitus.
She believes that these symptoms may be linked to an imbalance in the body’s energy, often associated with stress, fatigue, sleep disorders, or a weakened constitution.
Acupuncture helps restore balance to the body, calm the nervous system, and support vital energy.
These sessions can help reduce the intensity of tinnitus, improve sleep quality, and promote better tolerance to everyday sounds.
Each treatment plan is personalized based on your overall health and how you feel, allowing for a deep and gradual improvement.
This gentle, natural approach is designed to complement medical care.
Find out more about Traditional Chinese Medicine here.👇
What Makes Our Support So Effective
FAQ – Tinnitus
Yes, an ENT consultation is recommended to rule out any conditions that require specific medical treatment.
It can help people cope better, reduce mental strain, and improve their quality of life.
Yes, the nervous system plays an important role in their perception and intensity.
In some cases, yes. The goal is often to reduce the discomfort and its impact on daily life rather than to eliminate them entirely.
Are the sessions covered by supplemental insurance?
Les séances peuvent être remboursées, en partie, par certaines assurances complémentaires. La prise en charge dépend toutefois de votre contrat, de la thérapie suivie et du thérapeute choisi.
Before your first appointment, we recommend that you contact your insurance provider directly and provide them with the following information:
- le nom du thérapeute ;
- la thérapie concernée.
Les thérapeutes de La Clinique Naturelle disposent de reconnaissances professionnelles qui varient selon leur spécialité, notamment auprès de l’ASCA et/ou du RME. Ces reconnaissances ne garantissent toutefois pas automatiquement le remboursement des séances : seule votre assurance peut confirmer les conditions exactes de votre prise en charge.
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