TMS Therapy Clinic Q&A

Deep transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy is a non-invasive and unique treatment process that was created to alleviate symptoms related to mental health conditions that you may be dealing with.

Deep transcranial magnetic stimulation is an FDA-cleared therapy that can help treat major depressive disorder, as well as obsessive-compulsive disorder. During your deep transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy, we will activate an electromagnetic field which is activated by a coil technology that is held within a helmet apparatus that is fitted over your head.

The helmet will safely and effectively send out magnetic pulses which can directly reach the broader, and deeper brain structures, successfully influencing neural activity.

This non-invasive therapy has two specific features that allow this technology to reach the brain’s deeper structures which directly helps to prevent a decrease in the magnetic field’s intensity. Finally, it also can avoid any need for an increase in intensity which allows deep transcranial magnetic stimulation to broaden the scope of the electromagnetic field while reaching more relevant brain structures and regions while continuing to stay at a safe level of activation.

Deep transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy provides many benefits and can help with:

• Depression

Depression is one of the primarily treated conditions in which deep transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy is used.

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder

If you haven’t responded to medication for your obsessive-compulsive disorder, then deep transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy can help improve the symptoms.

• Anxiety

Psychological disorders including anxiety can be eased with deep transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy.

• Post-traumatic stress disorder

The prefrontal cortex can be targeted with transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy which can be effective for individuals suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.

• Stroke rehabilitation

Deep transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy can promote motor recovery, as well as improve dysphagia, by stimulating your motor cortex.

• Schizophrenia

Individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia can see many benefits with deep transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy, as it targets the temporoparietal cortex which can cause auditory hallucinations

• Parkinson’s disease

Deep transcranial magnetic stimulation can normalize the connection between certain areas of the brain which are often involved with gait freezing.

• Alzheimer’s disease

Deep transcranial magnetic stimulation may help with Alzheimer’s disease by altering the neural connections that are involved with learning and memory.

• Chronic pain

Deep transcranial magnetic stimulation stimulates the motor cortex and controls neurotransmitters that are linked to pain, meaning this therapy can improve chronic pain including fibromyalgia.

• Nicotine addiction

Deep transcranial magnetic stimulation reduces nicotine cravings by targeting the prefrontal cortex.

• Multiple sclerosis

With deep transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy working on the motor cortex of individuals with multiple sclerosis, it was found to help decrease spasticity.

Deep transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy is often able to help relieve symptoms of mental health conditions for individuals who are struggling to find relief through other therapies. A few of the conditions that deep transcranial magnetic stimulation can help with include all of the listed health disorders above. If you are dealing with a mental health condition and you are looking for relief, contact us today!

Deep transcranial magnetic stimulation is a non-invasive treatment that is FDA-approved and has been proven, safe, and effective for minor and passing side effects of mental health conditions. It is best if you speak to one of our specialists today to determine if deep transcranial magnetic stimulation is right for you and if there are any precautions that you should take before or during your treatment. For more information, contact us today or book an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 11641 Kew Gardens, Suite 209, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. We serve patients from Palm Beach Gardens FL, Juno Ridge FL, North Palm Beach FL, Cabana Colony FL, Lake Park FL, and surrounding areas.