Biofeedback
Today, even the most traditional physicians and healthcare professionals recognize the relationship between stress, pain, and emotional well-being. Pain resulting from either disease or injury can be associated with depression, anxiety, trauma, and/or tension and migraine headaches.
Unregulated stress can severely impair immune function, disrupt emotional wellness and induce a range of debilitating conditions, such as:
- Insomnia
- Excessive Anger
- Obsessions
- Abusive Behavior
- Addictive behavior
- Chronic Anxiety
Moreover, a combination of stress and pain can be a dangerous frame for physical ailments, such as:
- Tension Headaches
- Neck, Shoulder, and Back Pain
- High Blood Pressure
- Cardiovascular Problems
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Biofeedback is a non-invasive procedure that teaches patients how to alter their bodily systems (e.g., heart rate, brain waves, skin temperature, and muscle tension) as a means of reducing stress and physical pain and enhancing wellness. Simply put, biofeedback acts as a pain/stress barometer. It is usually conducted weekly for 16 sessions.
