Biofeedback and relaxation in the treatment of tension headaches: A reply to Belar

Authors

• Edward B. Blanchard, State University of New York Albany
• Frank Andrasik, State University of New York Albany
• Bernard V. Silver, University of Memphis

Abstract

In a recent critique Belar [Belar, C. D. (1979). J. Behav. Med. 2: 215-220] questions the conclusion drawn by Silver and Blanchard [Silver, B. V., and Blanchard, E. B. (1978). J. Behav. Med. 1: 217-239] regarding the comparative efficacy of EMG biofeedback and relaxation training in tension headache and suggests that continued research is needed. Data bearing on her criticisms and suggestions are reviewed. From the five studies addressing this point, we disagree with her major conclusion and contend that there is no consistent advantage of EMG biofeedback over relaxation training. © 1980 Plenum Publishing Corporation.

Publication Title

Journal of Behavioral Medicine

Recommended Citation

Blanchard, E., Andrasik, F., & Silver, B. (1980). Biofeedback and relaxation in the treatment of tension headaches: A reply to Belar. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 3 (3), 227-232. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00845048