Why it's done

Biofeedback, sometimes called biofeedback training, is used to help manage many physical and mental health issues, including:

• Anxiety or stress
• Asthma
• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Chemotherapy side effects
• Chronic pain
• Constipation
• Fecal incontinence
• Fibromyalgia
• Headache
• High blood pressure
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Raynaud's disease
• Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
• Stroke
• Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ)
• Urinary incontinence

Biofeedback appeals to people for a variety of reasons:

• It's noninvasive.
• It might reduce or eliminate the need for medications.
• It might enhance the benefits of medications.
• It might help women who can't take medication during pregnancy.
• It helps people feel more in control of their health.