Biofeedback Therapy
The use of non-invasive bio-monitoring sensors that are attached to the body for the purpose of measuring bodily functions and providing vital feedback or information that aids in the treatment of specific health issues is known as biofeedback. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, it is comparable to the traditional notion of controlling the body with the mind, which has inspired many Eastern philosophies, including yoga and meditation.However, as a more advanced version, biofeedback therapy employs a variety of scientific tools to diagnose and reveal your potential level of control in real time.
Electromyography (EMG), thermal, and neurofeedback, also known as electroencephalography (EEG), are the three different types of biofeedback. Different metrics are measured by each technique. Thermal biofeedback monitors changes in body temperature, EMG measures muscle tension, and EEG focuses on brain waves. Your unique medical condition will determine the procedure and number of sessions needed. Most sessions last no longer than an hour, and after eight to ten sessions, some clients may start to experience benefits. Those who have conditions like high blood pressure, however, might need 20 sessions. You might also be instructed to engage in additional relaxation techniques for five to ten minutes each day at home.
Indications for Bio-feedback therapy
- Anxiety disorders
- Tension and migraine headaches
- Myo-fascial pain and fibromyalgia
- Hypertension
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Muscle Tension
- Raynaud's Disease
