RMT - Tinnitus Massage: Silence The Noise

Registered Massage Therapists can help manage somatosensory tinnitus—a type of ear ringing influenced by tension and trigger points in the head, neck, and jaw muscles.

How RMT Massage Helps Tinnitus:

Targeting Trigger Points: RMTs release tight knots in the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) neck muscle and the masseter jaw muscle, which directly connect to auditory nerve pathways.

Relieving Suboccipital Tension: Relaxing the muscles at the base of the skull reduces constant neural and muscular tension that worsens ringing.

Calming the Nervous System: Gentle head, neck, and scalp massage activates your parasympathetic nervous system to lower the stress that often amplifies tinnitus perception.

Key Trigger Points Targeted for Tinnitus:

When treating tinnitus, an RMT typically focuses on myofascial trigger points (knots in the muscles that refer sensation or pain elsewhere) in specific muscle groups: Masseter (Cheek/Jaw): Deep trigger points in the masseter muscle can refer sounds or pressure into the ear. Releasing this jaw tension often helps reduce the intensity of the ringing. Sternocleidomastoid (SCM) (Neck): This prominent neck muscle connects the sternum and collarbone to the mastoid process behind the ear. Trigger points here frequently contribute to ear fullness, dizziness, and ringing. Temporalis (Temples): Tension along the side of the head and temples can affect the surrounding cranial fascia and jaw alignment, impacting somatic ear symptoms. Suboccipital Muscles (Base of the Skull): Tight muscles at the very top of the neck can maintain high neuromuscular tension that feeds into sensory processing related to hearing.

Common RMT Techniques Used: Ischemic Compression: Sustained, firm pressure applied directly to a trigger point for 30 to 60 seconds to release tight muscle fibers and alter the neural feedback loop causing the ringing. Myofascial Release: Slow, deliberate stretching of the fascia around the jaw, mastoid process, and upper shoulders to improve local circulation and reduce tissue restriction. Circulation Enhancement: Gentle, specialized massage around the ear and base of the skull to encourage fluid drainage and relax the nervous system.

Book by Treatment

• 60min Initial Tinnitus Massage 60 minutes - $140.00 - Offered by Angela Da Silva
• 45min Follow-up Tinnitus Massage 45 minutes - $120.00 - Offered by Angela Da Silva