Conference paper
BIOFEEDBACK AND NEUROFEEDBACK APPLICATION IN THE TREATMENT OF MIGRAINE
Sanja Martic-Biocina
; Psychiatric Clinic Vrapce, Zagreb, Croatia
Ivana Zivoder
; University North, Varazdin, Croatia
Goran Kozina
; University North, Varazdin, Croatia
Abstract
Introduction: Biofeedback is a non-invasive method of measurement of physiological functions. Precise instruments measure the
slightest changes of different body functions-which are then in a clear and understandable manner shown in the form of feedback. Person gets an insight into what is going on inside the body and thus learns to change the patterns of behavior to improve health and performance. Any changes that are wanted are rewarded, which leads to learning of the new patterns of behavior. Neurofeedback is a type of biofeedback which uses electrical activity in the brain. Certain disorders are associated with specific patterns of brain activity, and through neurofeedback it is possible to reduce or even remove symptoms of some disorders. In the
treatment of migraine different biofeedback methods- such as breathing, training of vasoconstriction/vasodilatation and
neurofeedback, may be applied.
Methods: This paper will describe the successful treatment of 25 years old girl who suffered for many years from painful
migraine. She had in total25 treatments during which listed biofeedback methods were used. The first part of the treatment was
neurofeedback training on the central sensorimotor area, followed by respiration training and at the end by biofeedback training of vasoconstriction/vasodilatation.
Results and Conclusion: The final result of the treatment was significant reduce in the frequency of migraine attacks and the
pain reduction. Further study, have to be done with more patients and with placebo group to scientifically prove the effectiveness of he method.
Keywords
biofeedback; neurofeedback; migraine treatment
Hrčak ID:
263882
URI
Publication date:
15.6.2017.
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