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BioFeedback Therapy in Atlanta

Biofeedback therapy helps you tap into your body’s natural processes to improve brain function and overall well being. By using sensors to monitor bodily functions like heart rate, breathing, and brain waves, biofeedback allows you to gain awareness and control over these processes. It’s a safe, non-invasive therapy that helps you understand your body’s signals and improve how your brain communicates with the rest of your system.

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What is Biofeedback Therapy?

Biofeedback therapy is a process that helps you take control of the involuntary responses in your body that are controlled by your nervous system, such as your heartbeat, breathing, and brain activity.

It’s used to treat a variety of conditions, including anxiety, chronic pain, migraines, high blood pressure, and sleep disorders. It’s also used to manage stress and is helpful in managing cognitive issues like ADHD, memory loss, and mild cognitive impairment, as well as aiding in recovery from traumatic brain injuries.

How does biofeedback therapy work with your brain?

The brain is an intricate system that delivers electrical signals throughout your body to control all of the vital functions of the entire body. It interprets the signals from your eyes, the vibrations from your ear drums, and the signals from your taste buds into sight, sound, and taste!

The brain also controls your sleep, stores long and short-term memory, and processes decision-making information in nanoseconds. Needless to say, keeping this vital information system healthy is critical to a long and healthy life!

However, many people suffer from cognitive disorders which can be debilitating and can lead to mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety, as well as impaired memory. We offer biofeedback therapy to help improve brain function by teaching you how to regulate your body’s physiological responses.

Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)

Mild Cognitive Impairment is considered a thinking skill, limited to a specific set of problems, such as memory. Impaired concentration, mental quickness, and attention are also signs of MCI. Mild Cognitive Impairment does not prevent someone from carrying out everyday tasks or engaging socially with friends and family.

However, for many people, this condition may lead to dementia or even Alzheimer’s disease.

In order to treat and reduce symptoms of MCI, neurotherapy, supplements, dietary changes, and other treatments are generally recommended by our physicians to help you get back many vital functions of the brain that cognitive impairment diminishes.

Memory Loss

Forgetfulness is a common complaint among older adults. You start to talk about a movie you saw recently when you realize you can’t remember the title. You’re giving directions to your house when you suddenly blank on a familiar street name. You find yourself standing in the middle of the kitchen wondering what you went in there for.

Memory lapses can be frustrating, but most of the time they aren’t cause for concern. Age-related memory changes are not the same thing as dementia.

The brain is capable of producing new brain cells at any age, so significant memory loss is not an inevitable result of aging. But just as it is with muscle strength, you have to use it or lose it. Your lifestyle, health habits, and daily activities have a huge impact on the health of your brain. Whatever your age, there are many ways you can improve your cognitive skills, prevent memory loss, and protect your grey matter.

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Brain Training (Neurotherapy)

If you suffer from memory loss, cognitive impairment, or even conditions such as ADHD, neurotherapy may be an important part of their treatment. Neurotherapy is also known as brain training. Neurotherapy can help train your brain to function at its peak performance.

First, we will measure important brain and heart functions which reveal the areas of the brain that are not performing optimally. Then, your doctor will tailor a brain training treatment regimen to target those areas. The treatment is simple and painless. Many patients even find it relaxing. The best part of brain training is the lack of drugs!

Brain Mapping is a safe and effective technology that allows doctors to measure specific brain functions and then provide a personalized care strategy for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is biofeedback therapy different from neurofeedback therapy?

Biofeedback therapy and neurofeedback therapy are similar but not the same. Biofeedback therapy involves monitoring a variety of physiological functions. Neurofeedback therapy is a specific type of biofeedback that focuses solely on electrical activity in the brain. It is used to help individuals regulate brain function, which can be beneficial for conditions like ADHD, anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and sleep disorders.

What techniques are used in biofeedback therapy?

Biofeedback therapy uses various techniques to help individuals gain control over physiological functions. Electromyography (EMG) measures muscle tension, aiding in the management of chronic pain and stress by teaching muscle relaxation. Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and thermal biofeedback help regulate stress and anxiety by monitoring heartbeat patterns and skin temperature, while neurofeedback (EEG) tracks brainwave activity to improve focus and manage conditions like ADHD and PTSD.

Is the process painful?

No, biofeedback therapy is not painful at all. It involves placing non-invasive sensors on the body to monitor physiological functions such as heart rate, muscle tension, or brain activity. The process is completely safe and comfortable, with most individuals finding it relaxing.

How do I know if biofeedback therapy is right for me?

Biofeedback therapy may be right for you if you’re looking for a non-invasive, drug-free approach to stress management of if you want to treat mild memory loss, anxiety, chronic pain, or other health conditions like migraines or ADHD. It’s ideal for those who want to gain better control over their body’s physical responses and improve mental and physical well-being.

Atlanta, Georgia Biofeedback Therapy

At Progressive Medical Center in Atlanta, Georgia, we offer biofeedback therapy to treat mild cognitive impairment, improve memory, and even reduce the physiological symptoms of stress. If you’re interested in improving your mental well being through biofeedback therapy in Atlanta, GA, connect with us today!