Biofeedback is
a treatment that allows you to gain information about your body’s functioning
so that you can learn to change what your body is doing.
The most
common targets of biofeedback include:
·Respiration
(breathing)
·Heart
rate
·Muscle
tension
·Temperature
Biofeedback
brings you immediate information about how your body is
functioning, like stepping on a scale or taking your temperature. You can use
this information to gain some control over your body.
How does biofeedback work?
A biofeedback sensor is used to examine
physiological processes like breathing, heart rate, muscle tension, and skin
temperature. No needles are involved and no discomfort is experienced. These
sensors convert your body’s information into a sound and/or an image on the
computer that allows you to see how your body is working. You can then learn to control how your body
works, which in turn may help you to better control the symptoms that you are
experiencing.
Who can benefit from
Biofeedback?
Children and Adolescents with:
·Anxiety
·Headaches
·Chronic pain
·Gastrointestinal conditions such as Functional Abdominal Pain and
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Depending on
the symptoms, biofeedback is usually most helpful when combined with other
treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).