6 Great Ways To Relax After TMS Therapy
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation therapy has been groundbreaking in treating individuals with treatment-resistant depression and other mental disorders. One great perk of this procedure is that it has relatively few side effects; in fact, patients can drive themselves home after the session! The most common ones reported are headaches and ringing in the ears. While these... Read More
How Long Does TMS Therapy Take?
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy has been a lifesaver for those with treatment-resistant depression and other mental disorders. A common question psychiatrist’s get is how long does TMS therapy take? The length isn’t always set in stone, but here’s what you need to know. Individual Treatment TMS therapy involves a series of treatments over... Read More
TMS Therapy May Improve Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Symptoms
A recent study has shown that Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) can reduce symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS). The procedure was found to significantly reduce symptoms of fatigue in MS patients. Multiple sclerosis is a disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the spinal cord and brain are damaged. This impacts the... Read More
5 Ways TMS Therapy Is Better Than ECT
When patients are suffering from depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues the first line of treatment is medication and psychotherapy. But these traditional treatment options don’t work for every person. Brain stimulation therapy is another great option when medication and therapy aren’t cutting it. There are two FDA approved brain stimulation methods, Transcranial Magnetic... Read More
What Is The Difference Between rTMS and dTMS?
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive brain stimulation method that uses electromagnetic currents to stimulate certain areas of the brain. By stimulating various parts of the brain symptoms of mental health disorders like depression are reduced. There are actually two forms of TMS that are currently approved and used in the US- rTMS and... Read More
Combining TMS Therapy and Medications
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) was originally created to treat people that suffered from treatment-resistant depression. Treatment-resistant depression means a patient’s depression doesn’t respond to traditionally prescribed antidepressants. But as TMS has expanded to help a whole range of people and diagnosis, questions have been raised as to whether TMS and medications can be used together.... Read More
What Does TMS Therapy Feel Like?
Before people come in for their first Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation therapy session, the question on their mind is, “what is this going to feel like?” We understand why people are so curious, or apprehensive. Anytime you deal with the brain there is cause for concern. TMS therapy is an FDA approved treatment option with very... Read More
The History of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation & TMS Therapy
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) has only recently gotten more attention. But the scientific theories behind it have actually been around for more than a 100 years. Here’s the history of TMS therapy and how it came to be a treatment option for depression and other mental disorders. Early History The idea of using magnets... Read More
Can Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Alter How You Enjoy Music?
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) has been proven to be a highly effective treatment option for those suffering from treatment-resistant depression and other mental disorders. But now research is showing it may have another interesting effect. Researchers at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital of McGill University has shown that TMS could increase or decrease an... Read More
TMS for Addiction Treatment
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation has already proven to be a huge breakthrough in terms of treating those with treatment-resistant depression. Now it seems like TMS may also be beneficial to other mental disorders. Doctors are now looking into how TMS treatments can help those with substance addiction. What Is TMS TMS stands for transcranial magnetic... Read More