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Increasing the Threshold of Pain
Neurofeedback has been effective in decreasing chronic
pain. A person in pain tends to focus on that pain; they
have an internal focus. There is an increase in brainwaves
associated with this internal focus which lowers the pain
threshold leading to chronic pain. Neurofeedback can be
used to increase the pain threshold by increasing brain
waves associated with having an external focus (eegspectrum.com).
Muscle Relaxation
A person naturally tightens his/her muscles in response
to pain. Chronic tightening of the muscles increases the
amount of perceived pain. Neurofeedback protocols designed
to relax the client can be used to help decrease this
pain.
Insomnia and Pain
A person in pain often sleeps poorly. Neurofeedback is
used to relax a person so they can go to sleep, stay asleep,
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Chronic pain is best prevented by early treatment of pain. Treatment
in a rehabilitation center may be helpful (Caplan, 1987). |
