Would you believe that thumping your skull would be one way to get rid of the ringing in your ears? No joke! As ridiculous as that sounds I'm going to show you that and several other techniques to help you get rid of that very annoying ringing sound in your ears.
Ready?! Here we go...
Many times non-sufferers will offer the always compassionate response to "stay calm" and "let it pass by itself", when you complain of your ears ringing.
But people who have never experienced this condition don't realize how annoying it can be to deal with ringing ears, medically known as Tinnitus.
Tinnitus is caused by such things as loud noises, anxiety, high blood pressure, and a variety of specific neurological conditions.
One of the most recognized and common factors causing tinnitus is internal ear nerve damage.
In most cases tinnitus generally has a short life span with temporary effects and quickly fades away without any medical intervention.
However, if you feel that the issue has been persistent, or have experienced tinnitus for more than six months, it is recommended to visit a physician experienced with the treatments.
For temporary ears ringing there are several things you can do yourself to relieve the annoyance.
Here are some of the most effective tips to get rid of tinnitus aggravations: The Waiting Game The main cause of temporary tinnitus is exposure to loud sounds and it will usually go away within hours.
While you wait for these ringing sounds in your ear to stop, give your mind some rest.
Go kick back in a quiet area (not back room of a bar).
Relax, no music, no television, no computers; just total quiet.
I think you'll see a difference right away.
With most cases total loss of the ringing in your ears will take two to three days.
If after 24 hours of quiet you still fail to have any measurable relief, it's time to get some medical advice.
Skull Thumping Technique (cool name for a band right?!) You may not be able to stop your ears ringing after returning from a loud concert or club.
The cause most generally is the fact that the tiny hairs in the cochlea area of your ears have been damaged and causing nerve inflammation.
Such inflammation can be interpreted by your brain as constant or pulsating buzzing/ringing.
The technique of skull thumping is often times found to be effective (and coolest by far!) to get rid of distressing ringing in ears.
This is one of the easiest and most practical techniques that can be used anytime, anywhere.
Here is the right way to do it:

• Use the palm of both the hands to completely cover your ears
• Your fingers must rest on back of the skull with middle fingers pointing straight towards each other
• Place your index finger over the middle finger
• Just as you snap, quickly slip the index finger down off the middle finger
• The index finger must hit the back of the skull
• The action would sound like loud drum beat but is totally normal
• Thump your skull in a similar way for 50 - 60 times and then check if the ringing or buzzing sound is gone

You can safely try this technique two or three times with a count of 50-60 each time.
You can combine this procedure with remaining in a quiet environment.
When It's Doctor Time The common causes of tinnitus are treatable if identified correctly.
There are many underlying health and lifestyle conditions that can also trigger tinnitus.
When you seek a doctor's assistance for treating the tinnitus issues, these following pointers must be considered:

• Ask your doctor to examine for excessive earwax...
  gross!
• Review for poor blood circulation in ear nerves
• If you are currently under some sort of medical treatment, or using pharmaceuticals, get your prescription checked by an ear specialist as sometimes tinnitus may result from side effects.
  

For most, ears ringing is just a temporary condition that will subside over time.
These are simple and easy to use suggestions to make your wait more comfortable.
But, as with any medical condition, if the condition continues seek medical attention.