Over-the-ear headphones are recommended instead of earbuds or on-ear headphones because they provide an immersive sound experience facilitated by their enclosed nature.

The vagus nerve has a sensory branch from the external ear, the external auditory canal, and the pinna (which is the ear skin/tissue itself). By covering the whole ear with over-ear headphones, we’re maximizing input to the vagus nerve for maximum parasympathetic function. Earbuds only bring input to the external auditory canal and eardrum.

Please contact your Provider for further guidance and support.