Neurofeedback solutions can offer relief for patients living with a variety of conditions. Neurofeedback is a therapeutic treatment that utilizes visual or audible signals to alleviate symptoms associated with certain mental health conditions and neurological disorders. Patients living in the Columbia area can take advantage of this powerful treatment method to live happier and healthier lives.
How neurofeedback works
Neurofeedback begins by assessing the patient’s brainwave frequencies. Neurofeedback therapists attach sensors to the patient's scalp, which sense and record brainwave patterns and frequency. Hooked up to a computer, the patient’s brainwaves will be analyzed for patterns that may be causing mental or neurological disorders. Neurofeedback is essentially looking for where patterns can be improved and where they may be abnormal or causing discomfort for the patient. Once the assessment is complete, the patient will be presented with graphics or music while simultaneously having feedback signals sent to their brain from the program.
As neurofeedback sends feedback to the brain, it works to improve brainwave patterns and create positive and desirable paths. As sessions progress, patients will begin to see noticeable changes to their stress levels, sleep patterns, mental clarity and other symptoms of their condition. Neurofeedback programs typically last up to 20 weeks, though some patients with less pervasive symptoms may require fewer sessions.
Who can benefit from neurofeedback?
Neurofeedback solutions can be used on patients of all ages with a variety of conditions. Patients experiencing mental health conditions including ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, stress disorders, insomnia or other similar conditions may find neurofeedback helpful. Other treatable conditions include seizure conditions, autism, developmental delays, traumatic brain injuries, birth trauma and age-related cognitive loss. While neurofeedback will not provide a cure for these conditions, it can alleviate their symptoms and give patients an improved standard of living.
Regulating the brain
Rather than being considered a treatment for illness, neurofeedback solutions offer help and retraining for mental disorganization. The human brain is incredible and has the ability to reform its pathways and restructure brainwave patterns entirely on its own. Individuals experiencing additional mental and emotional factors such as emotional/mood disorders or traumatic brain injuries must contend with a large number of symptoms, including changes or negative patterns in the brain. Neurofeedback helps retrain the brain for smoother, more balanced functioning. As patients continue to attend neurofeedback sessions, the secondary symptoms associated with their condition will begin to fade.
Choosing a neurofeedback therapist
Patients living in and around Columbia have the chance to take advantage of the incredible therapeutic effects of neurofeedback solutions. When looking for and selecting a neurofeedback therapist, patients should always stick to licensed mental health professionals with experience and training using neurofeedback equipment. Patients should choose neurofeedback therapists who make them feel comfortable, can put them at ease and relate to their particular case and can clearly explain the neurofeedback process to their patients. The combination of this powerful mental health solution and the work of an excellent mental health professional can provide relief for even the most persistent cases.
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