More About Biofeedback
How Does Biofeedback Work?
Biofeedback is a unique type of therapy because sensitive equipment rests on your skin and reads the state of stress and relaxation of your body. The signal is displayed on a computer monitor. The science behind the biofeedback signal is reliable and often speeds improvement to reduce unwanted symptoms. Yet the equipment is not enough, usually biofeedback is most effective when combined with counseling and stress management. Biofeedback is a safe, effective and non invasive procedure. Results of treatment may vary.
Enhancing Biofeedback with Counseling and Stress Management
Biofeedback therapists are trained to assess individuals to determine the nature of problems and then to provide treatment. Improvement is more likely to occur when the individual is treated as a whole, therefore, talk therapy will enhance the use of biofeedback equipment. The therapist will teach you 3 relaxation techniques and make you a personal relaxation CD to listen to at home. You will be requested to practice for 12 to 15 minutes 2 times a day, and keep a simple written record. The goal is to be able to self-regulate, which means you can relax and change your physiology without the use of the biofeedback equipment. This skill can be used in both social and work settings.
Disorders and Treatment
The efficacy of biofeedback varies based on scientific research that has been collected over many years. For more detailed information, read more on the professional web site of The Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. The list of disorders treated at Lasner Biofeedback are:
- Anxiety
- Panic Disorder
- Chronic Pain
- Migraine Headache
- Tension Headache
- Jaw Pain (TMJ / TMD)
- Low Back Pain
- Hypertension
- Insomnia
- Unique Applications
Clients with medical disorders will need to continue medical care while in biofeedback therapy.
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