Hi Alexis! 

How long has the tinnitus been present? Is it related to his physiologic changes in his ears? 

I have had good success needling the SCM and upper cervical spine in patient's with cervicogenic dizziness/concussions and tinnitus. 

I'd focus on homeostatics first such as the greater auricular and greater occipital homeostatic points.  Then consider more needling of the masseter/SCM. 

You certainly want to avoid the device/wires. 

Natalie Hawkins, PT, DPT, CIDN