Biofeedback can help you become aware of, and then modify, biological processes that are associated with migraine and tension type headaches. Both uneven blood flow and muscle contraction are processes that are usually involuntary and contribute to headache pain. Using biofeedback techniques, you can learn to put your nervous system into a state of deep relaxation. Training your body to achieve an anti-headache state of deep relaxation will involve multiple sessions with a professional biofeedback therapist, usually a psychologist. A finger thermometer measures blood flow through your fingers, and is often used for those with migraine headaches.
Many studies confirm the effectiveness of biofeedback in migraine and tension type headaches.
Biofeedback has helped many headache sufferers to prevent headaches or to reduce their intensity and duration.