Biofeedback training is an approach that can be used to treat both clinical illnesses and psychological symptoms of stress. In addition to Biofeedback's ability to help manage the symptoms listed in the Mind-Body Integration section, it is also a suitable training technique for the following conditions:
Clinical Conditions:
- Temporomandibular Joint Pain (TMJ)
- Raynaud's Disease
- Anxiety Disorder
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Myofascial Pain
- High Blood Pressure
- Asthma
- Tinnitus
Mental Symptoms of Stress:
- Increased Anger or Frustration
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Worry and Rumination
- Guilt
- Sense of being overloaded and/or overwhelmed by problems
Additional Benefits: You may reduce the cost of medication as well as the number of physician visits from participation in Biofeedback training. With Biofeedback, you will experience an enhanced quality of life, a healthier lifestyle, improved relationships, better health with less medication, and enhanced self-sufficiency.
What IS Biofeedback?
The basis for much of Biofeedback training is the interaction between the mind and body. Biofeedback is an approach that provides "feedback" to imbalances in the mind and body that usually go unnoticed. Many people are unaware of the instantaneous emotional and physical changes that can cause a variety of symptoms, including headaches. For example, there are fluctuations in muscle activity, brain wave patterns, heart rate, blood flow, hormone levels, and stomach acid. Many of these changes are related to psychological factors such as anger, agitation, anxiety, restlessness, and depression. Biofeedback can be used independently or integrated with other treatments to improve physiological, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral regulation.