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From the Institute for Integrative Healthcare

Tinnitus

Description:

Tinnitus is the sound of ringing in the ears. It may be caused by a variety of disorders or illness as well as certain medications.

Precautions:

Tinnitus can be chronic or intermittant. It is extremely unlikely any kind of massage will make it either better or worse, though this will depend on the cause. Massage may help to increase circulation, reduce fluid build-up and ease stress, all of which can contribute to a worsening of this disorder.

Can be alleviated by:

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