Tinnitus Notch therapy

What is the relationship between tinnitus frequency and notched therapy?

Notched therapy for tinnitus requires precise knowledge of the tinnitus frequency because it removes exactly that frequency from a sound or music signal to drive lateral inhibition at the corresponding auditory cortex region. Without accurate frequency identification, the notch will not target the correct cortical area and the therapeutic mechanism will not engage.

The most common tinnitus frequency range is 4,000 to 8,000 Hz (4 to 8 kHz), which corresponds to the frequency range most affected by noise-induced and age-related hearing loss. Approximately 60% of tinnitus sufferers have a tinnitus pitch that falls within this range. Low-frequency tinnitus below 1 kHz is less common but more distressing for many sufferers.

Tinnitus frequency can be identified through pitch matching, a process where you listen to pure tones at different frequencies and identify which tone most closely matches your tinnitus. An audiologist can perform formal pitch matching; validated online tools also allow self-assessment. Pitch matching is most accurate when performed in a quiet environment with calibrated headphones.

Step 2: Play your frequency specific notched meditation

The following audios have been developed by Dr. Oscar Orlandini, an integrative heath doctor with a deep passion for neuroscience and sound.

He uses a combination of meditative soundscapes, white noise and notched frequencies specifically tailored to mask and progressively reduce the intensity of different tinnitus frequencies.

Use headphones, start with a low, comfortable volume.

Did these audios help you?

If you wish to dive deeper into your nervous system self-regulation journey, feel free to contact Dr. Oscar for personalized guidance at oorlandinim@gmail.com