Neurofeedback & Biofeedback
Do you suffer from anxiety or sleep problems? Have you experienced traumatic experiences in your life? Have you suffered a stroke or other neurological issues such as Parkinson’s?
Neurofeedback is a subdivision of biofeedback, which is a method of gaining information by monitoring a person’s blood pressure, skin temperature, brain waves, and heart rate to help promote control over what are usually involuntary processes.
No matter the type of biofeedback involved, it will use some type of monitoring device along with electronic sensors to share data about what is going on in the body. In neurofeedback, special sensors offer information about specific brain waves: are the brain waves working in balance or is there dysregulation?
Dysregulation is like an orchestra that is tuning up before a performance; no one is playing in harmony, instead there is a cacophony of discordant noise.
Thanks to technology, we can get accurate information about how parts of our brain are working. Some types of neurofeedback can also compare one brain to others of the same gender and age for health screenings.
How Does Neurofeedback Help Neurological Issues?
The interesting thing about neurofeedback is that it can be used to ascertain brain health as well as treat brainwave dysregulation, which in turn can help a variety of neurological issues including:
- Stroke/aneurysm
- Concussion
- Anxiety
- Sleep problems
- PTSD
- Parkinson's Disease
- Movement disorders such as myoclonic.
The brain can quickly make necessary adjustments when provided with real-time information about its own activity. This means after just one session, an individual may notice an improvement in their mood regulation or attention.
Neurofeedback enhances brain flexibility. You've likely experienced firsthand a sudden shift in your mood, like feeling down all day until your favorite sports team scores the winning shot and you become elated. This demonstrates the flexibility of the brain and its brain waves.
Often people get stuck in a particular mental state and that can cause problems in their relationships and ability to focus. As another example, there are some people that can become angry but quickly come back down to a state of calm. Others struggle being stuck in anger for far too long.
Neurofeedback helps the brain to shift states fluidly helping people who suffer from anger issues, anxiety, depression, impulsivity, and behavioral issues.
If you or someone you know may benefit from neurofeedback, please reach out.