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Introduction:
People can learn to control involuntary body functions such as heart rate or skin temperature using ''biofeedback'' machines that electronically monitor pulse rate, brain waves, skin sweat, and other physical responses. Scientific research supports biofeedback's role in teaching people to relax muscles and so relieve headaches or persistant back pain, for example, or to control pelvic floor muscles to prevent incontinence. Many doctors believe biofeedback is set to become widely available in the future. |
Main Uses
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Mental and Emotional Aspects: |
Decreases anxiety and promotes an attitude of active self-care. Also improves ability to cope with stress. |
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Physical Factors: |
Regulates unwanted tension in involuntary muscle (such as in the gut) or voluntary muscles (such as in the back or neck). |
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Chemical Imbalances: |
Changes in brain and tissue chemistry by encouraging the relaxation response. |
