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TMS for Sciatica/TMS for Nerve Pain/TMS for Pelvic Pain

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    Sciatica, nerve pain and pelvic pain tend to be chronic, meaning it’s long-lasting. This type of pain may also worsen if left untreated. Fortunately, it is treatable at Neuro Injury Specialists in New York City and New Jersey. This team of neurologists and pain management specialists rely on a variety of treatment options, including transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). This treatment method targets the area of your brain that processes pain and retrains it so the pain lessens or even disappears. Call today for a consultation to learn if this revolutionary treatment is right for you.

    What Is Sciatica?

    Sciatica is a medical condition that causes pain along the sciatic nerve. This nerve is the longest, thickest nerve in your body, running from your lower back, through your hips and down each leg. You may feel sciatica pain anywhere along that path, although usually only in one leg.
    Pain occurs because an injury compresses or irritates your sciatic nerve, leading to sensations of tingling, numbness or muscle weakness from your lower back to your leg. These symptoms are common for pinched nerves, also called compression neuropathy.

    Many injuries and medical conditions can trigger sciatica, including:

    • A herniated disc or bone spurs
    • Spinal stenosis
    • Degenerative disc disease
    • Piriformis syndrome
    • Trauma or injury to bones, tendons, ligaments or muscles
    • Tumors or infections

    Whether your pain stems from sciatica, nerve pain or pelvic pain, find lasting relief from Neuro Injury Specialists, based in New York City and New Jersey. Drs. Dmitriy Dvoskin, Mark Cohen, Anthonette Sparman and Leon Reyfman use innovative treatments like transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to stop or ease your pain. With extensive experience treating nerve damage, these board certified physicians design a personalized solution for your pain.

    How Does TMS Work for Treating Sciatica, Nerve Pain or Pelvic Pain?

    Transcranial magnetic stimulation works by influencing your brain’s role in pain perception to provide relief without the need for surgery or medications. While TMS is often used to treat psychiatric disorders like depression, it’s also an effective option for managing chronic pain like sciatica.
    TMS treatments target the area of your brain that controls movement and processes pain.

    It works by:

    • Sending magnetic pulses. A magnetic coil is placed on your scalp near the motor cortex, the part of your brain that handles movement and pain perception.
    • Stimulating nerve cells. The TMS device generates magnetic pulses that penetrate your brain. This stimulation helps lessen the pain signals sent from your sciatic nerve to your brain.
    • Modulating pain signals. Over time, the magnetic pulses help reset the abnormal pain pathways, reducing the intensity and frequency of pain signals from your sciatic nerve.

    TMS therapy is a highly targeted, effective treatment option that’s been FDA-approved. The treatment process recalibrates how your brain processes the sciatica pain signals. TMS also helps you avoid potential side effects like dizziness, upset stomach issues or long-term dependency.

    Why Is TMS a More Effective Treatment for Sciatica than Traditional Methods?

    The major benefit of TMS is that it’s completely non-invasive. Unlike medications, injections or surgery, TMS doesn’t require any incisions or drugs. The TMS process helps retrain your brain’s response to pain, providing you lasting relief.

    Compared to the other treatments, TMS offers other advantages, such as:

    • Fewer side effects, which typically resolve quickly after your session
    • No risk of long-term complications, unlike steroids or surgery
    • Addresses the neurological source of your sciatica, while medications and injections often just mask the pain
    • Quick and easy treatment sessions, lasting for only 30 to 40 minutes
    • No downtime after each session, allowing you to return to your daily routine

    The exact number of TMS sessions you need vary, depending on your condition. The typical treatment plan consists of 20 to 30 sessions. You may need to complete several weeks of treatment before noticing changes in your pain levels.
    A full recovery may take longer because TMS gradually retrains your brain to respond differently to the pain signals. The brain specialists at Neuro Injury Specialists in NYC and NJ check your progress throughout the course of your treatments, adjusting the plan as needed.

    Are There Any Risks or Side Effects from TMS for Sciatica or Other Nerve Pain?

    You may feel a tapping or tingling sensation on your scalp where the magnetic pulses are delivered during treatment. This discomfort is mild and tends to decrease as you progress through more sessions.

    Some common side effects of TMS include:

    • Mild headaches
    • Feeling lightheaded
    • Extremely rare risk of seizures
    • Hearing discomfort from the sounds of the TMS device

    Your NYC/NJ neuro specialist follows strict safety guidelines for TMS. Your TMS settings are customized, including the intensity and frequency of the magnetic pulses based on your specific pain levels. Your physician carefully monitors your physical and neurological reactions to detect any signs of discomfort.

    What Are the Consequences of Leaving Sciatica, Nerve Pain, or Pelvic Pain Untreated?

    Your pain may intensify if you leave your sciatica, nerve pain, or pelvic pain untreated. Don’t believe that the pain will eventually go away on its own. Chronic pain from untreated sciatica or nerve issues can limit your movement. As the pain persists, you may find it more difficult to even carry out your everyday activities.

    You may experience consequences that include:

    • Muscle weakness and atrophy in your back or leg
    • Permanent nerve damage
    • A decrease in your mental and emotional health
    • Other health issues affected, such as digestion or urinary health

    Pelvic pain, sciatica or nerve pain is treatable, so don’t suffer needlessly. Visit the board certified physicians at Neuro Injury Specialists. They’ve relieved this pain for many people through the use of the different types of TMS. Their well-trained team ease your pain and remove your limitations so you can return to your daily routines. Contact Neuro Injury Specialists in NYC or NJ today.