Abstract
EMG biofeedback treatment of psychosomatic diseases of the neuromuscular system, such as hypertension and anxiety neurosis, has been reported frequently, ever since Thomas Budzynski first started using it to treat tension headache patients.In this study, we report on the effective use of EMG biofeedback for various psychosomatic diseases of the neuromuscular system. EMG biofeedback has been found effective for tension headaches, writer's cramp and finger tremors. Most of these cases have either shown significant improvement, or have been cured completely through the use of EMG biofeedback. However, the effect of biofeedback on spasmodic torticollis has been much less dramatic when compared to the above mentioned diseases.In regard to biofeedback treatment of spasmodic torticollis, the authors feel it will be necessary to further investigate the following; (1) The length of the training period, (2) The method of biofeedback used, and (3) How best to use the biofeedback information.As a general rule, EMG biofeedback therapy seems to be most effective when used in conjunction with drugs and patient interview counseling.
