What is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation?

What is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation? Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), is a non-invasive method for studying and treating brain conditions using electromagnetic pulses through the head. Originally invented in 1985 as a way to assess the effect of electric stimulation on cortex functioning, TMS has evolved through massive innovation to become an effective therapy for a variety of conditions. Neuropsychologists, like ours at Absolute Bliss , provide a service called Repetitive TMS (rTMS for short). Through rTMS, a patient will receive multiple sessions of electromagnetic stimulation, focused on different parts of the brain cortex. By altering some different parameters—like stimulation placement and intensity—the patient can received localized treatment in the cortex where needed. The entire process is completely painless and safe , and has been praised by the medical community for it’s effectiveness. HOW DOES TMS WORK, EXACTLY? In ‘science talk’ TM...