Biofeedback
Real-time display of your own physiological signals, training conscious influence over responses that are normally automatic.
What it is & how it works
A technique that displays a patient's own physiological signals — such as heart-rate variability, muscle tension, or skin conductance — back to them in real time, training conscious influence over responses that are normally automatic.
How it's done
Typically administered as outpatient sessions of roughly 30–45 minutes, weekly over a course of several weeks to a few months, delivered by a trained clinician using sensors attached to the skin, often paired with guided relaxation or breathing practice.
Conditions it treats
Why Brain Bridge
Biofeedback fits Brain Bridge's emphasis on building durable, patient-driven self-regulation skills alongside — not instead of — condition-specific core treatment.
Evidence & safety
Self-regulation skill-building; evidence varies by condition.
Related questions
No. It's non-invasive — sensors are attached to the skin to monitor signals such as heart rate or muscle tension, with no needles, shocks, or electrical stimulation delivered to the body.
This varies considerably by condition, symptom severity, and how much a patient practices the techniques between visits; many programs run weekly over several weeks to a few months before benefit is assessed.