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TMS for Neurological Conditions

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    Neurological disorders are disruptive and, in some cases, disabling. Many people struggle with them, finding little hope of effective relief. But advanced treatment options like transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) offer effective relief. In NYC and New Jersey, the premiere TMS team at Neuro Injury Specialists offers this non-invasive medical procedure to treat a host of neurological conditions, ranging from neuropathy to sciatica. TMS is an especially exciting new treatment for migraine sufferers who haven’t had positive results from traditional treatments. Call today for a consultation to see if you’re a good candidate for TMS.

    What Are Neurological Disorders?

    Neurological disorders afflict the brain, spinal cord and the nervous system. These disorders affect millions of people, with an estimation of about 100 million Americans remaining undiagnosed. Neurological disorders have a significant impact on life with symptoms such as chronic pain, cognitive impairment, fatigue and mood changes. These disorders range in severity and require innovative treatment plans for effective relief.
    Neuro Injury Specialists in New York and New Jersey offer comprehensive and effective treatment plans for the broad range of neurological disorders. The team of neurologists and neurosurgeons has cutting-edge treatments, including the innovative transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) that’s non-invasive and effective for some neurological disorders.

    What Promise Does TMS Offer for Treating Neurological Disorders?

    Transcranial magnetic stimulation is a cutting-edge medical technology that induces changes in brain functioning by targeting different areas with magnetic fields. The magnetic pulses modulate brain activity to stimulate or suppress neural activity.
    TMS has shown promise in pain relief by targeting areas associated with pain perception and processing. The procedure is non-invasive and pain-free.

    TMS is an approved treatment for several neurological and psychiatric disorders, including:

    How Is TMS Treatment Performed?

    TMS is a non-invasive procedure performed as an outpatient therapy. You have a treatment protocol lasting several weeks, depending on the severity of the disorder. The protocol is divided into sessions, whose frequency also depends on the case.
    A TMS session lasts anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes.

    It’s a straightforward procedure during which you sit comfortably in a chair while your doctor performs the procedure, which includes:

    • Placing the magnetic coil on your scalp
    • Starting the stimulation, varying the frequency and intensity of the magnetic pulses
    • Monitoring you for response to determine the effectiveness
    • Experiencing some sensations like twitching of the limbs during the stimulation

    Can TMS Offer Relief for My Headaches?

    TMS offers relief for different types of headaches by targeting areas associated with headache pain, unlike pharmacological treatments that affect your whole body. It modulates the trigeminal nerve and other pain processing and regulation areas. It reduces headache pain intensity and frequency.
    TMS is also effective for cervicogenic headaches, which originate from the cervical spine and neck, causing referred pain to your head and face. TMS targets the brain pain perception areas that handle pain signaling from the cervical spine.

    Other types of headaches for which TMS offers tangible relief include:

    How Effective Is TMS Treatment for Migraines?

    TMS is effective for reducing migraine frequency and severity. It works for chronic migraines by modulating the brain areas that handle sensory input, mood regulation and pain perception. While conventional drug treatments treat migraine symptoms, TMS has greater effectiveness because it targets brain areas that are affected by migraine triggers.
    This targeted mechanism offers longer relief from migraines rather than just handling the symptoms.

    TMS is an effective intervention for different migraine stages as well, such as:

    • Prodrome. Transcranial magnetic stimulation intervenes to reduce stress and anxiety that are known precedents for migraines.
    • Aura. TMS targets the brain’s visual processing center to inhibit auras.
    • Headache. TMS targets pain processing areas to reduce pain intensity, making it much more manageable in concert with other migraine treatments like medication and lifestyle changes.
    • Postdrome. TMS is useful for alleviating mood changes and fatigue that often follow a migraine attack.

    What Can I Expect from My TMS Treatment?

    You can expect significant relief from symptoms associated with different neurological disorders. TMS has proven effective for treating chronic pain, migraines, neuropathy and other neurological disorders.
    TMS has also been proven to be effective in reducing the intensity and frequency of symptoms in cases where drug treatment has limited success.

    Some of the positive outcomes you can expect include:

    • Improved moods and reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression
    • Better cognitive function and concentration
    • Reduced reliance on drug treatment and a lower risk of developing drug addiction
    • Longer lasting pain relief

    Is TMS Safe?

    Transcranial magnetic stimulation is an approved treatment by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It was initially approved for treating anxiety and depression but its effectiveness for neurological disorders has also been proven.
    TMS offers broad applications for treating neurological disorders because it targets specific areas of the brain associated with the root causes and symptoms of those disorders.

    TMS offers several advantages that include being:

    • Non-invasive, with lower risks of infection or slow healing wounds
    • Pain-free so that you can undergo a treatment and resume your daily tasks right away
    • Convenient, due to short therapy sessions with no need for idle recovery time
    • Versatile, as TMS can be used alone or in combination with other treatment options

    The doctors at Neuro Injury Specialists are dedicated to offering solutions that work for you. Their deep understanding of neurological disorders enables them to identify underlying causes and effective treatments. Take back control of your neurological health. Contact Neuro Injury Specialists today to schedule an appointment for pain relief that works.