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    Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) specifically targets transmitters of pain in your brain to reduce or eliminate pain that hasn’t responded to more tradition forms of pain relief. TMS pain treatment is an innovative approach to pain relief that’s available through the TMS experts at Neuro Injury Specialists in NYC and New Jersey. Whether you experience chronic back pain, migraine headaches or persistent nerve pain, you owe it to yourself to call Neuro Injury Specialists for a consultation.

    What Is TMS Pain Treatment and How Does It Work on Chronic Pain?

    Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) uses magnetic pulses to target pain perception regions in your brain. This treatment controls neural activity, which alleviates chronic pain without the need for medication or invasive procedures. Pain pathways in your brain involve several regions including the sensory cortex, the thalamus, the insula and the prefrontal cortex. TMS pain treatment applies magnetic pulses to specific areas of your brain that influence the activity of nerve cells within those regions.

    TMS therapy for pain works by:

    • Improving your pain tolerance and reducing the sensitivity of your brain to pain signals
    • Rebalancing your brain’s activity and reducing the intensity and frequency of pain signals
    • Desensitizing your pain signals by stimulating the release of neurotransmitters like endorphins and serotonin

    Neuro Injury Specialists in New York City and New Jersey are specialized in TMS pain management and offer different types of TMS therapies, including deep TMS, repetitive TMS and express TMS to treat your condition effectively.

    TMS pain treatment is an ideal alternative for many painful conditions, including:

    What Is Chronic Pain?

    Chronic pain is a condition that affects your nervous system and causes pain signals even when there’s no injury. This pain is a persistent and often frustrating condition that can last for months or even years. Normally pain helps to protect you from harm but with chronic pain, those signals don’t shut off.

    Chronic pain falls into different categories including:

    As you age, your chances of developing chronic pain increases and women are more likely than men to experience it. Whether you’re seeking relief from chronic pain, psychiatric disorders or neurological issues, transcranial magnetic stimulation could provide the relief you seek.

    How Does TMS Compare to Other Pain Management Treatments?

    If you’ve been relying on pain medications, you may have noticed that they lose effectiveness over time as your body builds a tolerance. TMS only focuses on the neurological roots of your pain and offers you a more sustainable solution that doesn’t diminish over time. Surgery carries risks like infections or lengthy recovery periods, whereas TMS is completely non-invasive and doesn’t require anesthesia or recovery time.

    Other benefits of TMS compared to other treatments include:

    • Stimulating your natural healing processes
    • Combining with other therapies for even better results
    • Improving your sleep quality
    • Reducing inflammation in your body
    • Restoring your functionality
    • Eliminating the risk of addiction

    TMS therapy for chronic pain requires multiple sessions. You might need to come in daily or several times a week for a few weeks. Most treatment courses like TMS for depression or anxiety last between four and six weeks. TMS is also effective even if your chronic pain is linked to neurological conditions like traumatic brain injury or Parkinson’s disease. TMS for chronic pain provides you long-term pain reduction. You may experience benefits that last for months or even years after a series of TMS therapy for pain sessions.

    Does TMS for Chronic Pain Treatment Have Any Side Effects?

    You may experience some mild side effects during or after a TMS session. These are typically temporary and don’t last long.

    They may include:

    • Mild discomfort on your scalp where the magnetic coil is placed
    • Temporary headaches during or after their TMS sessions
    • Slight tingling or muscle contractions in your face or jaw area due to the magnetic pulses

    TMS can cause seizures if you have a history of epilepsy or other neurological conditions. Your NYC doctor thoroughly screens you for any history of seizures or related conditions before recommending TMS.

    How Long Does It Take for TMS to Show Results in Chronic Pain?

    You may begin to feel some initial improvement in as little as one to two weeks of starting TMS treatment. The full effects of TMS might take four to six weeks of treatment. Your brain needs time to respond to the stimulation and adapt, which leads to better results as you progress.

    Several factors affect how soon you begin to experience relief from chronic pain such as:

    • The type and severity of chronic pain you’re experiencing
    • Skipping sessions or not following your doctor’s treatment plan
    • If you previously tried other treatments, your brain may take a little longer to respond to TMS

    If you leave chronic pain untreated, it can lead to a series of negative effects on both your physical and mental health. Your pain can intensify, which may lead to increased reliance on medications or even more invasive treatments.
    With expertise in pain management, brain injury and advanced techniques, your doctor provides you with a safe and effective TMS chronic pain plan. They have helped many patients regain control and prevent long-term consequences. Contact Neuro Injury Specialists in NYC or NJ today.