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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Neurologically speaking, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is hyper-connectivity between regions of the brain that triggers fear and obsessive thoughts, resulting in compulsive behaviors in an attempt to manage anxiety. OCD affects the brain in different ways. Symptoms vary, but in each case, the obsessive behaviors get in the way of everyday life. Medication is one option for treating OCD, but it’s not effective for everyone and it can have unpleasant side effects.

Fortunately, at APEX there’s another way.

We provide hope to those seeking drug-free strategies to treat anxiety disorders like OCD, through targeted Brain Training that’s highly customized for each and every one of our clients.

What is Brain Training?

Brain training is the process of training your brain to improve cognitive and physical functioning. With neurofeedback, we can retrain the areas of the brain that are associating with emotional reactivity and control. Neurofeedback gives the brain direct feedback on how well it is working, and through this feedback, the brain can regulate itself better, and reduce the symptoms of brain dysregulation that occur with OCD. Through multiple training sessions, the brain learns to work better without feedback, leading to permanent changes and benefits. In combination with nutrition, the Interactive Metronome (IM), and other brain training programs, we can help fix the specific underlying brain dysfunction to allow for behavioral modifications and successful outcomes.

Brain training and neurofeedback is not only effective for treating patients with OCD, but it’s effective for treating a range of brain disorders.

Learn more about who benefits from Brian Training.

How Does Brain Training for OCD Work?

As an individual, you are unique, and so is your brain. At APEX, we use a multi-system approach to learn how your brain functions so that we can deliver the best training modalities to provide solutions. Brain Training Programs include neurofeedback, nutrition, Interactive Metronome (IM), and more. All of which can be used in combination to help clients with OCD shift from compulsive. Unhealthy responses towards positive, healthy thoughts and behaviors.

We begin by taking a thorough history to start the discovery process. Through qEEG testing we can “map” your brain to see how it reacts and functions under different conditions. Everybody is different, and when it comes to OCD, symptoms show up in different ways. This is why we always customize our training based on the specific needs of the individual.

Ready to learn more about how we can help you or a loved one overcome OCD? Contact us at 828.708.5274 to schedule an appointment and see how we can help.

Dr. Michael S. Trayford is a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist and Neurofeedback Specialist with over 20 years of experience in the practice of advanced functional neurology. He is one of the most highly sought-after brain rehabilitation specialists because of the life-changing outcomes his patients consistently experience. After over a decade in private practice and working alongside other pioneers in the field, Dr. Trayford developed his multimodal intensive brain training and rehabilitation program built around the science of Neuroplasticity – the ability of the brain to learn and grow dependent upon the stimulation it receives from its environment. He later founded APEX Brain Centers to combine his ground-breaking rehabilitation approach with a unique patient and caretaker-centered care model. Under Dr. Trayford’s leadership, APEX Brain Centers has successfully treated thousands of patients and earned the reputation of a world-renowned brain training and rehabilitation practice. Since its inception, Dr. Trayford has been a leader of the Brain Training revolution treating patients worldwide. In addition, he is a published journal contributor and international lecturer. His experience with various patients of all ages and neurological conditions has given him a unique perspective on brain health and human performance. He is also well-versed in collaborating with other health care professionals, making him an invaluable asset to any care team. Dr. Trayford was awarded the Functional Neurologist of the Year distinction by the International Association of Functional Neurology and Rehabilitation, where he is a proud member and conference lecturer. Currently, he serves on the Advisory Council for the Dementia Society of America and the Board of Directors for the International Society for Neuroregulation and Research. He is also a servant leader who has dedicated his adult life to serving multiple communities through Rotary International and other notable causes. When he’s not treating patients, Dr. Trayford usually reads or researches anything related to the brain, human performance, and leadership. He also loves spending time outdoors with his wife Denise, their two daughters, and dogs in the beautiful mountains of western North Carolina. https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaeltrayford/

Find Out if Brain Rehabilitation Can Help

 

Get your questions answered and understand treatment options by one of our board-certified physicians with extensive functional neurology experience.

Consultations are free, 15-minute phone calls, scheduled Monday through Friday.

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