Tinnitus Management & Retraining Therapy

Surrey, White Rock and Vancouver

What’s Causing the Ringing and Buzzing in My Ears?

Are you struggling with persistent clicking or ringing in your ears? You’re not alone. Tinnitus—often described as ringing, buzzing, or clicking in the ears—is not just an ear problem; it is a neurological condition. Tinnitus affects millions of Canadians, causing discomfort and disrupting daily life.

Common Triggers & Indicators:  Tinnitus is rarely a standalone issue. It is typically a symptom of an underlying change in your auditory system. Book an assessment if you experience:

• High-pitched ringing or “static” sounds.
• Pulsatile tinnitus (hearing your heartbeat in your ear).
• Difficulty concentrating or sleeping due to the noise.
• Tinnitus that worsens with stress or silence.

Whether your tinnitus sounds like ringing, whistling, buzzing, hissing, or clicking, we’re here to help. Contact our audiology clinic in Surrey, White Rock, and Vancouver today to learn more about our personalized tinnitus treatment options and take the first step toward relief.

What Makes Tinnitus Worse?

Tinnitus management can depend on what’s causing it. The most common causes of tinnitus include:

Is There a Cure for the Ringing in My Ear?

Comprehensive Tinnitus Management: From Diagnosis to Relief

While there is currently no universal "cure" for tinnitus, it can be managed effectively with the right clinical approach. At Puretone, we follow a structured pathway to identify the root cause and provide relief.

1. Ruling Out Physical Causes: Some tinnitus triggers are physical and easily treatable. Our first step is a thorough otoscopic examination to check for obstructions. If your tinnitus is caused by impacted earwax or a middle-ear blockage, we can resolve it safely on-site or make a recommendation. If we suspect medical factors like high blood pressure or medication side-effects, we coordinate directly with your Family Physician.

2. Advanced Care: Certified Jastreboff Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) For chronic tinnitus, specialized care is required. Syed Ullah, M.Sc., is one of the few clinicians in British Columbia who has completed advanced training under Dr. Pawel Jastreboff (Emory University), the founder of Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT).

3. Sound Therapy & Habituation: We do not believe in simply "drowning out" the noise, as this does not solve the long-term problem. Instead, we use counselling and Sound Enrichment strategies—using specialized hearing aids or recommend sound generators—to help your brain reclassify the tinnitus as neutral background noise. Over time, this process (Habituation) reduces your perception of the ringing, allowing you to regain control and improve your quality of life.