Today there is a treatment technique used that trains patients to listen to the signals coming from their own bodies. As they become sensitive to these signals, they learn how to control them and thus improve their health. Different types of specialists make use of this technique, from psychologists to physical therapists. A biofeedback practitioner acts like a coach, assisting patients towards their goal such as controlling anxiety or pain.
Using machines to monitor what is going on inside the body is not a new concept. Machines like blood pressure monitors and thermometers are used to give us information. We can then act on this information such as drinking more fluids and going to bed if we have a high temperature or taking medication if our blood pressure is too high.
The machines used to give feedback work in the same way and the patient is also required to take action but this is action of a different kind requiring mental discipline. Sensors are connected to monitoring equipment and also placed on specific areas of the body. The location of sensors will depend on the type of problem being treated. For sleep problems, mood disorders and migraines, the sensors will be attached to the scalp. To monitor changes in blood flow which is relevant in treating conditions like migraines, anxiety and circulatory problems, they are attached to the skin to measure the amount of heat being given off.
Changes may be graphically displayed on a screen. Other machines buzz, beep or flash a light. This shows the level of the function being targeted. Skin temperature, heart rate fluctuations, perspiration, muscle tension and brain waves can all be monitored in this way.
When the person becomes aware of what is happening involuntarily, they begin working towards controlling the functions that may have gone awry. If their muscles are tense, they work towards relaxing them so as to decrease anxiety and relieve pain. Practitioners use various different ways of reaching this goal, including physical and mental exercise.
Sessions usually last 30 minutes to an hour. The number of sessions depends upon the individual and the condition. The goal is to establish certain positive responses that patients can continue on their own without being hooked up to the machine.
When choosing a practitioner, it is important to find out whether the person has the required training and experience. Many people offer this treatment today with limited experience and no real credentials. They may only have received some training from the supplier of the machine. The person offering the service should have a knowledge of physiology and some psychological knowledge too. Hands on experience is also important, particularly with regard to the type of condition.
This type of treatment rests on the premise that physiological reactions in the body that are normally involuntary can be controlled by mental discipline. Specific reactions that can be measured may have gone wrong and patients learn how to gain control over them. Patients report success in being able to manage anxiety, pain, deal with migraines, arthritis and much more.
Using machines to monitor what is going on inside the body is not a new concept. Machines like blood pressure monitors and thermometers are used to give us information. We can then act on this information such as drinking more fluids and going to bed if we have a high temperature or taking medication if our blood pressure is too high.
The machines used to give feedback work in the same way and the patient is also required to take action but this is action of a different kind requiring mental discipline. Sensors are connected to monitoring equipment and also placed on specific areas of the body. The location of sensors will depend on the type of problem being treated. For sleep problems, mood disorders and migraines, the sensors will be attached to the scalp. To monitor changes in blood flow which is relevant in treating conditions like migraines, anxiety and circulatory problems, they are attached to the skin to measure the amount of heat being given off.
Changes may be graphically displayed on a screen. Other machines buzz, beep or flash a light. This shows the level of the function being targeted. Skin temperature, heart rate fluctuations, perspiration, muscle tension and brain waves can all be monitored in this way.
When the person becomes aware of what is happening involuntarily, they begin working towards controlling the functions that may have gone awry. If their muscles are tense, they work towards relaxing them so as to decrease anxiety and relieve pain. Practitioners use various different ways of reaching this goal, including physical and mental exercise.
Sessions usually last 30 minutes to an hour. The number of sessions depends upon the individual and the condition. The goal is to establish certain positive responses that patients can continue on their own without being hooked up to the machine.
When choosing a practitioner, it is important to find out whether the person has the required training and experience. Many people offer this treatment today with limited experience and no real credentials. They may only have received some training from the supplier of the machine. The person offering the service should have a knowledge of physiology and some psychological knowledge too. Hands on experience is also important, particularly with regard to the type of condition.
This type of treatment rests on the premise that physiological reactions in the body that are normally involuntary can be controlled by mental discipline. Specific reactions that can be measured may have gone wrong and patients learn how to gain control over them. Patients report success in being able to manage anxiety, pain, deal with migraines, arthritis and much more.
About the Author:
Guy Burchill has been a biofeedback practitioner for 12 years.serving Erie and Meadville, PA. For more details about the many services you can receive, come to the Quantum Connection website at http://quantum-connection.net today.
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