Let’s Talk About Neurofeedback
The Neurofeedback method has been receiving much more credit in recent months, though there are still so many who are unaware that this treatment exists. Many of those who have had Neurofeedback sessions and felt its benefits, myself included, doubt that it truly works. As a practicing Neurofeedback practioner for several years, and survivor who used this method to regain my life, I feel very strongly about it’s benefits. Also known as Neurotherapy or EEG biofeedback, Neurofeedback is a proven method of treatment for several conditions, including:
- Concussion/Brain Injury and Stroke
- Sleeping problems
- Learning difficulties
- ADD/ADHD
- Autism
- Headaches and migraines
- Epilepsy
- Anxiety and panic attacks
- Chronic pain
- Stress
Think of Neurofeedback/Biofeedback as exercise for your brain. When your brain is “stuck” you aren’t able to function at your optimal level. This approach modifies your brainwaves, training your brain to function more effectively.
As a survivor of a stroke and multiple concussions, I tried innumerable treatment methods to help with my symptoms. It wasn’t until I tried Neurofeedback/Biofeedback treatment (along with a change in my diet) that I felt a major difference in how I was able to function. During my time as a Neurofeedback practitioner, I have also watched this method help so many of patients.
For more on this method, check out our Neurofeedback page, or pick up a copy of Coping with Concussion and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury.
Hi Diane,
My nephew had neurofeedback for ADHD watched cartoons with the electrode cap on. There was no game. The screen simply dimmed slightly supposedly when there was less focus and became brighter with better focus. I am not sure if this was enough of a motivator for the child. He has done about 40 sessions with no change of actual symptoms visible to us however the brain mapping, according to the therapist shows substantial improvement. Since there is no symptom relief my sister is now talking to another neurofeedback specialist who is saying that the method they had previously used which I just described was not very good and that the method he has is better. The new specialist also shows a cartoon but the image just stops when the child losses focus, Is this really more effective or are they likely being taken advantage of? What questions should they ask the new facility ? They are already out thousands of dollars and about to spend thousands more…
Hi tsfira, I know you spoke directly with Dr. Diane last night, via ask dr.diane. If you have any further questions please give our office a call. There is a Way!