Lifestyle
Physical Activity and Idiopathic Tinnitus Management
How Physical Activity May Influence Tinnitus Severity
Indian Journal of Otolaryngology • 2025
Sharma A, Sharma N, Chahal A, Rai R, Wójcik BM. Exploring the Interplay Between Physical Activity and Idiopathic Tinnitus Management: A Scoping Review. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2025.
Overview
A 2025 scoping review examined how physical activity relates to idiopathic tinnitus outcomes, including perceived loudness, severity, and emotional impact.
Key Findings
- Exercise may support neuroplastic changes that reduce maladaptive tinnitus processing.
- Greater weekly moderate to vigorous activity is associated with lower risk of bothersome tinnitus.
- Higher sedentary time is associated with greater tinnitus-related distress.
Clinical Takeaway
Consistent physical activity can be part of a broader tinnitus management strategy that includes stress and sleep support.