Neurofeedback Explained Simply

In our busy lives, Durham, NC  health is a major focus for many of us. Traditional methods like therapy and medication have long been the go-to solutions, but recently a newer approach called neurofeedback has been making waves. Neurofeedback therapy trains the brain by rewarding it for creating optimal brain wave patterns. This is done through a real-time visual display of brain activity using an EEG system that detects electrical signals from your scalp.

During the session, you sit in a comfortable chair while electrodes are attached to your head to capture information about your brain wave activity. The data is instantly displayed on a computer screen. The movie fades when your brain waves are too fast or slow, and it brightens when they’re in the ideal range. The brain learns from the feedback by inhibiting certain frequencies and increasing others through operant conditioning. Eventually, patients acquire the ability to control their brain waves without having to do anything consciously.

How Neurofeedback Changes Lives

Neurofeedback can help treat a variety of neurological and psychiatric disorders including but not limited to anxiety, insomnia, ADD/ADHD, traumatic brain injuries and migraines. It also improves self-regulation and stress management in individuals who don’t have specific psychiatric conditions.

Neurofeedback can improve cognitive function and learning. It has also been shown to be effective in treating children with developmental disorders like autism and ADHD. It can help individuals with traumatic brain injuries by decreasing reactivity and improving sleep, focus and mood.

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