An Intro to Brainwaves
- Dr. Joshua Beaudry
- Oct 13
- 2 min read
Are you aware that everything you think, emotionally feel, and physically do is guided by an electrical rhythm—the language of the brain? These rhythms are called brainwaves.
In this workshop, we explored what each type of brainwave does, how it affects your mood, focus, and energy, and how you can train your brain to perform at its best.
Understanding Brainwaves
Brainwaves are measured by their frequency (how often they fire) and amplitude (how strong they are). Each type of brainwave serves a unique purpose:
Delta (0.5–3.5 Hz)
Deep sleep and healing.
Low delta → poor sleep or slow-wave deficiency.
Excess delta in the frontal lobe → can indicate brain injury or chronic pain predisposition.
Theta (3.5–8 Hz)
Creativity, memory, daydreaming, and intuition.
Too much theta in the middle of the brain → distractibility or ADD/ADHD patterns.
Alpha (8–12 Hz)
The bridge between conscious and subconscious thought.
Increases with meditation and relaxation.
Suppressed alpha → PTSD or stress patterns.
Too much low alpha (8–10 Hz) → anxiety, hypervigilance, and memory struggles.
SMR (12–15 Hz)
Sensory-motor rhythm, where sensory input meets motor output.
Helps regulate body movement, coordination, and focus.
Beta (13–38 Hz)
Low beta (13–24 Hz): focus, logic, and problem-solving.
High beta (25–39 Hz): anxiety and sympathetic stress (fight-or-flight).
Gamma (39–100+ Hz)
High-level integration across brain regions.
Associated with learning, deep meditation, and “flow” or euphoric states.
Chronic stress suppresses gamma and alpha while increasing beta.
Balancing Brainwaves
Your brain is like an orchestra—each frequency plays a role, but harmony is key. When one rhythm overpowers the others, we see symptoms such as anxiety, brain fog, fatigue, or focus issues.
Here’s how we help restore that harmony:
Brain-based Chiropractic adjustments improve brain-body communication and neuroplasticity.
Meditation and breathwork increase alpha and theta while calming high beta.
Neurofeedback (Brain Driving) allows targeted training of specific frequencies.
Photobiomodulation (Laser Therapy) boosts mitochondrial energy, reduces inflammation, and supports optimal brainwave balance.
Music and movement enhance flexibility and support synchronization between brain regions.
The Power of Neuroplasticity
We’ve seen incredible transformations when the brain receives the right support. One young patient, non-verbal and fearful at age three, began speaking bilingually and thriving socially after just 19 visits—using a combination of laser therapy and targeted chiropractic care.
This is the power of neuroplasticity—when the brain is given energy and direction, it can heal and grow.
If you’re ready to take the next step, contact us today to set up your initial examination or join us at an upcoming workshop.
Life Springs Family Chiropractic – Denver, CO
Call/Text: (303) 770-0605
