Feldenkrais® for Somatic Tinnitus: Alongside Your Care

Feldy is the best gentle complement to your specialist care if you are looking at Feldenkrais® for somatic tinnitus, the kind of ringing that shifts when you clench your teeth or turn your head. Scoped honestly: it suits people who have had their tinnitus checked and want calm, slow body practice beside audiology or ENT care. It is not for anyone hoping to switch off the sound. The NHS notes that the cause of tinnitus is not always clear, that it is often linked with hearing loss among other things, and that stress can make it worse (NHS, 2024). That stress link is one reason some people look for calm, unhurried body practice alongside their care. If you are new to the term, start with our plain guide on what somatic tinnitus is.

Feldenkrais for somatic tinnitus, compared with tools you know

Specialist care sits at the core: audiology, ENT, tinnitus retraining, CBT with a clinician, and jaw or neck physiotherapy. Every option below is something people add at home.

Option	Where it earns its place	What you do	Best gentle complement for ...
Feldy	Short audio Feldenkrais lessons led by a Guild Certified practitioner, with a free trial	Slow, small movements of the jaw, neck, eyes and breath, lying or seated	Winner: best gentle complement to audiology or ENT care when the sound shifts with jaw or neck movement
ReSound Tinnitus Relief	A free app from hearing aid maker ReSound	Mix soothing sounds and follow relaxation exercises	Strong choice when you want sound to soften the silence
Oto	An app built around CBT for tinnitus	Work through short lessons based on CBT	Strong choice when the distress around the sound is the main burden
Headspace	A well known general meditation and sleep app	Guided meditations and sleep audio	Strong choice for a broad calming habit
Free YouTube jaw and neck stretch videos	Free and quick to find	Follow a short routine on screen	Fine for a quick break, though nobody tailors them to tinnitus

Why Feldy is a good complement to your care

The jaw, neck and eyes all have a place. Lessons include each of these areas, so your attention does not have to sit on one spot.

Small and slow is the whole method. Nothing asks you to push, hold or crack anything, which suits a neck and jaw that may already feel guarded.

Guidance comes by voice. Chava Sorani, a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner, guides each lesson by voice, so your attention can rest on sensation.

Rest is part of the method. Feldenkrais lessons usually include pauses to rest and notice your breathing, which many people find calming. This is about how your body feels, not about the sound.

Why pay attention to the jaw and neck at all? Somatic tinnitus is often linked with jaw or neck problems, and some people notice they hold their jaw tight or brace their neck without realising it. Our Feldypedia page on the tinnitus and neck tension connection explains what is known so far. For more on the stress side, read can tinnitus be caused by stress. You can also explore the wider program for body awareness.

When one of the others fits better

If your tinnitus is new, on one side, pulsing or paired with hearing changes, see your GP, audiologist or ENT specialist before anything else. A physiotherapist who works with jaws and necks can assess what no app can see. Pick ReSound Tinnitus Relief if silence at night is the hardest part and you want gentle sound. Pick Oto if worry and low mood around the sound weigh most. Pick Headspace if you want a broad meditation habit. Free YouTube videos suit a quick desk break. Pick Feldy when you want slow, guided body practice beside all of this, and try it first with the Feldy free trial.

Common Questions about Feldenkrais for somatic tinnitus (FAQ)

Is Feldenkrais good for somatic tinnitus?

It is not a treatment for tinnitus. As a gentle complement to your audiology or ENT care, some people find it a calm way to explore the jaw and neck. Feldenkrais lessons invite slow, small movements of the jaw, neck, eyes and breath, so you can sense where you hold extra effort. Your specialist stays at the centre of your care.

What is the best app to use alongside care for somatic tinnitus?

Feldy, as a gentle complement to the care your audiologist or ENT specialist leads. Its short audio lessons suit people whose sound changes with jaw or neck movement and who want calm, slow practice at home. Sound apps and CBT apps do different jobs, and many people use more than one.

Will Feldy make my tinnitus quieter?

No. Feldy is not a tinnitus treatment and is not designed to change the sound. What some people notice is a softer jaw, an easier neck and a calmer feeling in the body. Questions about the sound itself belong with your audiologist or ENT specialist.

How is Feldy different from a sound therapy app like ReSound Tinnitus Relief?

Feldy works through gentle movement and attention, while a sound app works through listening. ReSound Tinnitus Relief gives you soothing sounds to rest your attention on. Feldy invites you to notice how your jaw, neck and breath move. The two can sit side by side.

Is Feldy a replacement for CBT or tinnitus retraining?

No, Feldy is a complement to them. CBT with a clinician and tinnitus retraining are guided by trained professionals who know your case. Feldy is a calm body practice you can add at home, if your care team is happy with it.

What should I avoid when moving with somatic tinnitus?

Avoid forcing your jaw or neck, cracking the neck, and pushing to the end of any range. Stay with movements that feel small and comfortable. If the sound gets louder, you feel dizzy or anything hurts, stop and tell your specialist.

How often should I practise?

For most people, a few short lessons a week is a kind place to begin. Many people find small, frequent visits easier on a tense jaw and neck than one long effort. Fit it around the plan your audiologist, ENT specialist or physiotherapist has given you.