YouTube Clip of the Week: Neurofeedback for Migraines
Many posts ago, I talked a bit about biofeedback for tension-type headaches. It was difficult to find accurate information for that blog post. (Come to think of it, it was also hard to find innaccurate information on biofeedback for migraines, but I digress). This news story done by Washington, DC ABC affiliate WJLA gives a bit more information for those who could be interested in neurofeedback for migraines.
You do have to get past the stutters and stumbles at the very start of the clip, but once you’re past that, it’s all systems go. They show PacMan as helping you learn how to control your brainwave activity, but there are also other games available. However, you probably won’t get to choose what game you play when you go to a certified specialist.
The clip does go on to claim that “doctors report patients having as much as 90% improvement with neruofeedback”, but they didn’t name their sources. However, if you’ve ever been able to will yourself not to sneeze, cough or vomit, than you already know how powerful the mind can be in controlling some bodily functions once assumed to be involuntary.
If you are interested in neurofeedback or biofeedback for migraines or tension-type headaches, then you could ask your doctor for a recommendation or try checking the virtual Yellow Pages.
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