Biofeedback
sEMG Biofeedback
Make hidden muscle tension visible, then learn to let it go.
Surface
sensors on the skin only
µV
precise tension measurement
Live
see tension as it happens
Overview
What is sEMG Biofeedback?
Muscles that stay tense for long periods, often without you realizing it, can contribute to tension headaches, jaw clenching, neck and shoulder pain, back pain and fatigue. Surface electromyography (sEMG) uses sensors placed on the skin over a muscle to measure its electrical activity, which rises and falls with muscle tension.
With sEMG biofeedback, you see that tension on a screen as it happens. You learn to recognize what a truly relaxed muscle feels like, to release tension that has become habitual, and to use muscles in a more balanced way during everyday movement. It can also help retrain muscle control after injury or surgery.
How it works
Your treatment, step by step
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01
Locate
Sensors are placed on the skin over the muscles of concern.
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02
Measure
We record tension at rest and during simple movements.
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03
Release
Live feedback guides you to lower tension to healthy levels.
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04
Retrain
You practice balanced muscle use during everyday postures.
May help with
Conditions this treatment supports
Your provider will recommend whether sEMG Biofeedback belongs in your plan based on your brain map and symptoms.
Works well with
Often combined with
Pain Reprocessing Therapy
An evidence-based approach that helps the brain re-interpret persistent pain signals as safe, turning down the Pain Network.
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Learn moreReady to see what your brain map reveals?
Book a consultation in our Nashville office or by video from anywhere in the world. Our team will review your symptoms and recommend a personalized plan.