We developed a ground-breaking program to address this increasingly common disorder.

Our model proposes that the brain is forming a memory-like process in its auditory map sites, in a way that a constant noise from the environment is translated to neural firing patterns and imprinted on specific sites in the Neuro-Auditory system.

In other words, the brain continues to perceive a sound that is no longer there.

This can happen from a concussion, exposure to loud noise, drug abuse, an asymmetrical activity of both sides of the brain (unilateral Tinnitus), or from an emotional trauma combined with chronic stress.

At NIb3, we have developed a sophisticated approach which involves measuring neuro-physiological activities, reflexogenic responses, and auditory perception. We normalize these activities by balancing neural responses and re-mapping auditory perception.

Call at 844.713.6423 to schedule your Free Assessment; we will put together a dedicated program suited for your needs, breaking you FREE from that buzzing in your ears.

Tinnitus Treatment

Tinnitus is the perception of auditory sounds such as ringing, buzzing, or hissing without any external source. The sensation can be unilateral or bilateral, occur intermittently or on a constant basis, and range in intensity of volume.

It is estimated that more than 360,000 Canadians suffer from Tinnitus (Hearing Foundation of Canada, 2018). Tinnitus most commonly develops due to a trauma causing a cochlear lesion such as prolonged exposure to loud noises, sudden hearing loss, or ototoxic medications. These lead to impairments of the neural auditory pathways and cause neuroplastic changes to brain regions involved in emotion, attention, memory, perception, and salience functions (Langguth, B., Kreuzer, P. M., Kleinjung, T., & De Ridder, D, 2013).

Tinnitus treatments in Toronto commonly involve medications such as tricyclic anti-depressants or lidocaine, the use of white noise machines, cochlear implants, and/or hearing aids (Langguth et al, 2013). These methods rarely resolve the Tinnitus symptoms. Neurofeedback is a method of retraining brain activity in the dysfunctional regions and networks involved in Tinnitus perception to a more normalized state. Tinnitus treatment in Toronto at NIb3 specializes in non-invasive therapies such as neurofeedback, auriculotherapy, sound therapy, and brain stem stimulation techniques.