If your ears hurt after wearing your headphones or hearing aids all day—or even for a couple of hours—there’s no cause for immediate concern. However, it can be helpful to find the root cause of the discomfort and make adjustments to reduce ear pain or discomfort.

Historically, using headphones with hearing aids wasn’t possible. But thanks to advancements in both hearing aid and headphone/earbud designs, there is some opportunity for using both devices at the same time, or for simple alternatives, thanks to Bluetooth technology. Just know that certain types of hearing aids are more compatible with certain styles of headphones, so it can be helpful to go into a store to try on various headphone styles. The process can take some trial and error to find the right fit for your particular needs. Find more information on specific hearing aids and headphone compatibility below.

If none of the above tips alleviate your pain, and if you experience regular, persistent ear pain after wearing hearing aids, headphones or earbuds, visit a doctor or hearing care professional to discuss.

For ear pain related to hearing aids, make an appointment at your local Miracle-Ear hearing aid center. Our trained hearing care providers can look at fit, clean your devices, conduct hearing tests and help you get to the bottom of the issue.