Does neurofeedback therapy really work?

Does neurofeedback therapy really work?

Absolutely! Research has shown that receiving neurofeedback training can help improve the way your brain functions to relieve symptoms of anxiety. Anxiety becomes an issue when your brain gets “locked” into a state of heightened sensitivity. It creates new neural pathways that cause anxious thoughts.

How much does it cost to do brain mapping?

Some people’s situation doesn’t warrant the cost of a map, which can run from $495 to $750. Certain kinds of common issues such as insomnia may respond so quickly to neurofeedback without hyper-targeted protocols that doing a map doesn’t make sense.

What does neurofeedback therapy treat?

Neurofeedback, also called electroencephalogram (EEG) biofeedback or neurotherapy, is an adjunctive treatment used for psychiatric conditions such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, phobic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder.

Can neurofeedback go wrong?

For example, stimulating frequencies of beta or gamma waves may increase transient feelings such as anxiety, panic, and racing thoughts. Moreover, increasing slower frequencies such as alpha and theta waves can lead to fatigue and difficulty concentrating.

Does insurance pay for Brain Mapping?

Insurance DOES cover tele-medicine so the neurofeedback can be done in your home and be covered by insurance. A qEEG brain map cannot be done during this Coronavirus outbreak as of 3-20-2020 until further notice. However we CAN assess the brain in other ways and do Remote Training in YOUR home.

Is Brain Mapping a surgery?

Intraoperative brain mapping is brain surgery that is done while the patient is awake. It can also be called “awake brain surgery” or an “awake craniotomy.” The goal of this type of surgery is to lessen any damage to important parts of the brain.

How does brain mapping work for Brain Mapping?

From that brain map, a report is generated for each patient that shows the areas of dysfunction and the protocols recommended to address them. A customized system means more accurate training, faster results and happier patients. This results in a higher success rate and can lead to quality referrals and more business through your door.

How is brain mapping similar to an EKG?

Brain mapping is also comparable to a physician performing an EKG (electrocardiogram) on an adult patient suffering chest pain and shortness of breath to determine what’s causing those symptoms.

How does emotional analysis work in brain mapping?

The Emotional and Cognitive Analysis compares the results of your self-assessment against the results of the brain map and helps identify problem areas within the brain. Red indicates a strong potential match, green indicates no match.

How is QEEG Brain Mapping used in medicine?

QEEG brain mapping is analogous to a physician doing a bacterial culture on a patient with an infection to determine which antibiotic would best treat that infection. In addition, the brain map tells us if the symptoms are neurologically based or linked.