Tinnitus

Tinnitus causes persistent ringing, buzzing, or humming sounds that originate from altered brain processing rather than external noise. At Myneurva Brain Centers in Hackensack, New Jersey, Frederick Starr, MD, FAACAP, uses quantitative EEG brain mapping to assess functional brain regulation linked to auditory pathways and stress networks. Structured neurofeedback protocols aim to improve neural balance and reduce symptom intensity. Each plan reflects measurable data and direct physician oversight. Schedule an evaluation today by phone or online at Myneurva Brain Centers to explore a brain-based approach to tinnitus care.

What is tinnitus?

Tinnitus is the perception of sound when no external sound exists. People often describe it as ringing, buzzing, hissing, or humming in one or both ears. 

For some, it comes and goes. For others, it stays constant and disrupts sleep, focus, and mood. Tinnitus doesn’t just involve the ears. It reflects how the brain processes sound signals.

Why does tinnitus happen?

Tinnitus often starts after noise exposure, hearing changes, stress, or head injury. When the brain doesn’t receive normal sound input, it may increase activity in certain auditory pathways. 

This increased activity can create the sensation of sound. Over time, the brain can get stuck in this heightened state, which makes the ringing feel persistent.

How is tinnitus evaluated?

Myneurva Brain Centers looks beyond symptoms alone when evaluating patients with tinnitus. Dr. Starr begins the clinical process with a comprehensive consultation, where he learns about your history, stress levels, sleep, and attention patterns. 

Next, he performs a QEEG brain mapping assessment. QEEG measures electrical activity across different brain regions. This test helps Dr. Starr identify dysregulation in networks linked to sound processing, attention, and emotional response. 

After reviewing your QEEG results, Dr. Starr designs a structured, individualized neurofeedback protocol tailored to your brain’s activity patterns.

What is neurofeedback, and can it help tinnitus?

Neurofeedback trains the brain to regulate itself more effectively. During sessions, sensors measure your brain activity in real time. The system also provides feedback that encourages healthier brainwave patterns. 

Over time, this training may help reduce the intensity or awareness of tinnitus by improving how the brain processes sound signals.

Dr. Starr also uses advanced neural network analysis (ANNA), a patented machine learning EEG assistant. ANNA supports data interpretation and strengthens the precision of protocol design. This technology allows him to refine treatment based on measurable patterns rather than broad assumptions.

Myneurva Brain Centers integrates psychiatry, neurology, and advanced quantitative EEG technology in a physician-directed brain health center. Each step follows a deliberate, data-driven path that involves monitoring progress closely and reassessing it periodically to adjust your protocol as your brain changes.

If tinnitus affects your focus, sleep, or emotional balance, you don’t have to accept it as untreatable. Myneurva Brain Centers focuses on functional brain regulation to help you move toward greater stability and relief. Call the office or request a consultation online today.