Neurofeedback for Migraine Relief:

Migraines aren’t “just headaches.” They are intense, often debilitating episodes that can steal hours—or even days—from your life. If you’ve tried medications, lifestyle changes, or alternative therapies with little success, you may feel like you’re running out of options. But there’s new hope: neurofeedback therapy for migraines.

What Is Neurofeedback?

Neurofeedback is a non-invasive, drug-free brain training therapy. Using sensors placed on the scalp, we measure your brainwave activity in real time. Then, through feedback (visual or auditory), your brain learns to shift patterns that may be driving migraines. Over time, these healthier patterns can reduce the intensity and frequency of migraine attacks.

The Research: Neurofeedback for Migraines

A controlled clinical study in adults with recurring migraines found remarkable results with QEEG-guided neurofeedback:

• 54% of participants became completely migraine-free after training.

• 39% of participants reduced their migraine frequency by more than 50%.

• Most patients saw improvements after a relatively small number of sessions.

In comparison, patients who relied only on medication showed far fewer improvements. This study highlights what many of our patients already experience firsthand—neurofeedback can be a game-changer for migraine relief.

(Source: Walker, J.E. “QEEG-Guided Neurofeedback for Recurrent Migraine Headaches.” Clinical EEG and Neuroscience, 2011.)

Why Neurofeedback Works

Migraines are often linked to overactive or dysregulated brainwave patterns, particularly in the high-beta range (fast, stress-related brain activity). Neurofeedback retrains the brain to calm these patterns and strengthen healthier, more balanced rhythms—helping reduce the triggers that set off migraines.

Benefits of Neurofeedback for Migraine Sufferers

• Drug-free and non-invasive

• Personalized to your brain activity (QEEG-guided)

• Improvements can be long-lasting

• Addresses the root cause rather than just masking pain

Who Can Benefit?

Adults struggling with chronic or frequent migraines may benefit the most. Neurofeedback is also safe for children and teens, and studies show promising results in younger migraine sufferers as well.