What Is Brain Mapping?

Brain mapping is an important part of research into the human mind. Through this practice, we can learn more about how the human brain functions so people can lead better and happier lives. This is no short or easy process. Brain mapping is achieved by stimulating the brain and seeing how it reacts. This is normally done with small pulses of electricity.

The human brain has many different areas and regions that are responsible for thoughts, behaviors, actions, bodily functions, etc. In fact, the brain is so complicated that we are still discovering areas. The human brain can defer a lot of people. Those that suffer from seizures, for example, can be better treated if more is known about how their brains are functioning.

If, during brain mapping, it is found that stimulating one section makes speech slurred or has another negative effect, then this can be used to create a treatment plan or help a surgeon better preserve specific functions if the brain needs to be operated on. The procedure is often done right before surgeries. A surgeon creates a small opening in the skull exposing the brain so an electrical probe can be used to stimulate areas. The length of time the mapping takes is going to vary based on the condition that is being addressed and the amount of data that is needed.  The typical period is one to three hours. After the mapping is complete, surgery often occurs directly after or very shortly after.

Treatments at Northwest Biofeedback Center

Patients usually respond well to brain mapping, and there is little risk for most people. Great care is taken to avoid any complications. Sometimes mapping is done during surgery as well to collect information for future treatments.

If you or a loved one suffers from conditions such as epilepsy, ADHD, Autism, brain trauma, dementia, PTSD, or even Chronic Depression, then there are many different biofeedback methods out there that could help.

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Northwest Biofeedback Centers can arrange for psychological testing, pain treatment, brain mapping, and more. Contact us today for a consultation by filling out the form below or by calling 847-627-8164 or 224-334-3070 so we can help you live a better life.