Biofeedback is a mind-body technique to gain control over involuntary bodily functions.
During a biofeedback session, your body is connected to electrical sensors that help to measure different body functions. The therapist shows you relaxation methods like deep breathing, muscle relaxation, guided or mindfulness meditation. A common biofeedback session might take anywhere between 30 to 60 minutes. Typically, a patient can see the benefits of biofeedback within 10 sessions or less. Often, people choose biofeedback over drugs as it is noninvasive and has no side effects.
Uses
Different methods of biofeedback might be used to gather information and understand what best suits and individual’s situation. Biofeedback maybe used to help with managing:
- Chronic Pain
- Anxiety
- Headaches and Migraines
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- High Blood Pressure
- Asthma
- Allergies
- Constipation
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Motion Sickness
- Muscle Spasms